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The Magic of David Copperfield

  • 1978 – 2001
  • Returning Series
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  • 1 season
  • 7.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 1 · 1978

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  1. E1. The Magic of David Copperfield

    Oct 27, 1978

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

  2. E2. The Magic of David Copperfield II

    Oct 24, 1979

    This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.

  3. E3. Levitating Ferrari

    Oct 27, 1980

    Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

  4. E4. The Vanishing Airplane

    Oct 26, 1981

    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.

  5. E5. The Statue of Liberty Disappears

    Apr 8, 1983

    "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.

  6. E6. Floating Over the Grand Canyon

    Apr 6, 1984

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

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