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The Magic of David Copperfield

1978 7

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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  1. Play The Magic of David Copperfield
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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.

  2. Play The Magic of David Copperfield II
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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.

  3. Play Levitating Ferrari
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    Levitating Ferrari

    1980-10-27

    Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

  4. Play The Vanishing Airplane
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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.

  5. Play The Statue of Liberty Disappears
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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.

  6. Play Floating Over the Grand Canyon
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    Floating Over the Grand Canyon

    1984-04-06

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

  7. Play Familiares
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    Familiares

    1985-03-08

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

  8. Play Walking Through the Great Wall of China
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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.

  9. Play The Escape from Alcatraz
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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.

  10. Play The Bermuda Triangle
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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.

  11. Play The Explosive Encounter
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    The Explosive Encounter

    1989-03-03

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

  12. Play The Niagara Falls Challenge
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    The Niagara Falls Challenge

    1990-03-30

    With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

  13. Play Mystery on the Orient Express
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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.

  14. Play Flying - Live the Dream
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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.

  15. Play Fires of Passion
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    Fires of Passion

    1993-03-30

    From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

  16. Play Unexplained Forces
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    Unexplained Forces

    1995-05-01

    Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

  17. Play Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
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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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