The Magic of David Copperfield
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Seasons | 1
Episodes | 18
avg.Runtime | min
First EP | 1978-10-27
Last EP | 2024-02-24
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The annual specials of magic featuring the world's leading illusionist. David Copperfield weaves a narrative with exceptional music in each of his stage illusions, often recorded before a live audience.
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Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1978-10-27
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The Magic of David Copperfield
1978-10-27
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
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The Magic of David Copperfield II
1979-10-24
This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.
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Levitating Ferrari
1980-10-27
Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
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The Vanishing Airplane
1981-10-26
Introduced by the host Jason Robards and then presented by David Copperfield himself, inside a flying Lear jet. For the first time he is also the producer.
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The Statue of Liberty Disappears
1983-04-08
"This is the Statue of Liberty. Tonight, the illusion of the century. David Copperfield will attempt to make the Statue of Liberty disappear." For the first time David presents a special without a host, and is also co-director.
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Floating Over the Grand Canyon
1984-04-06
With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
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Familiares
1985-03-08
With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
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Walking Through the Great Wall of China
1986-03-14
Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
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The Escape from Alcatraz
1987-03-13
Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
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The Bermuda Triangle
1988-03-12
Introduced by the hostess Lisa Hartman and then presented by David Copperfield himself, from a huge triangular platform floating on the Atlantic Ocean. For the first time he is also the executive producer.
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The Explosive Encounter
1989-03-03
With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
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The Niagara Falls Challenge
1990-03-30
With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
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Mystery on the Orient Express
1991-04-09
Introduced by the hostess Jane Seymour, and the third and last one in which David Copperfield enters the scene on his Harley Davidson. The location is not a stage but a train station, in which Copperfield will perform both the first and the last illusions.
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Flying - Live the Dream
1992-03-31
With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
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Fires of Passion
1993-03-30
From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
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Unexplained Forces
1995-05-01
Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
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Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
2001-04-03
With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.
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Lunar: Eradicating the Moon
2024-02-24
Copperfield's upcoming moon-disappearing act is not just a whimsical stunt but a testament to his unwavering commitment to challenging the limits of magic. Speaking about the ambitious endeavor, he remarked, "It’s taken 30 years of work, that’s literally 30 years of our lives to develop it." The magician is collaborating with "Save the Children," an esteemed organization, to underscore the profound impact a single person can have on the world.
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