The Magic of David Copperfield
The Magic of David Copperfield
TV ShowReturning Series

The Magic of David Copperfield

7.0 / 10
1978
1 season
17 episodes
Family

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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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.The Magic of David Copperfield

    27-10-1978

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

  • Ep 2

    2.The Magic of David Copperfield II

    24-10-1979

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

  • Ep 3

    3.Levitating Ferrari

    27-10-1980

    Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

  • Ep 4

    4.The Vanishing Airplane

    26-10-1981

    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.

  • Ep 5

    5.The Statue of Liberty Disappears

    08-04-1983

    "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...

  • Ep 6

    6.Floating Over the Grand Canyon

    06-04-1984

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Familiares

    08-03-1985

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

  • Ep 8

    8.Walking Through the Great Wall of China

    14-03-1986

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

  • Ep 9

    9.The Escape from Alcatraz

    13-03-1987

    Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.

  • Ep 10

    10.The Bermuda Triangle

    12-03-1988

    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 als...

  • Ep 11

    11.The Explosive Encounter

    03-03-1989

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

  • Ep 12

    12.The Niagara Falls Challenge

    30-03-1990

    With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

  • Ep 13

    13.Mystery on the Orient Express

    09-04-1991

    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 stati...

  • Ep 14

    14.Flying - Live the Dream

    31-03-1992

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

  • Ep 15

    15.Fires of Passion

    30-03-1993

    From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

  • Ep 16

    16.Unexplained Forces

    01-05-1995

    Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

  • Ep 17

    17.Copperfield: Tornado of Fire

    03-04-2001

    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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