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The Magic of David Copperfield

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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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27th October 1978 - 24th February 2024
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The Magic of David Copperfield
27th October 1978

Episode 1

This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.

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The Magic of David Copperfield II
24th October 1979

Episode 2

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
27th October 1980

Episode 3

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

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The Vanishing Airplane
26th October 1981

Episode 4

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
8th April 1983

Episode 5

"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
6th April 1984

Episode 6

With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.

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Familiares
8th March 1985

Episode 7

With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.

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Walking Through the Great Wall of China
14th March 1986

Episode 8

Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.

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The Escape from Alcatraz
13th March 1987

Episode 9

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
12th March 1988

Episode 10

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
3rd March 1989

Episode 11

With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.

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The Niagara Falls Challenge
30th March 1990

Episode 12

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

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Mystery on the Orient Express
9th April 1991

Episode 13

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
31st March 1992

Episode 14

With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.

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Fires of Passion
30th March 1993

Episode 15

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

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Unexplained Forces
1st May 1995

Episode 16

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

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Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
3rd April 2001

Episode 17

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
24th February 2024

Episode 18

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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