

The Magic of David Copperfield
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
27-10-1978This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
- Ep 2
2.The Magic of David Copperfield II
24-10-1979This 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
27-10-1980Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
- Ep 4
4.The Vanishing Airplane
26-10-1981Introduced 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
06-04-1984With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
- Ep 7
7.Familiares
08-03-1985With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
- Ep 8
8.Walking Through the Great Wall of China
14-03-1986Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
- Ep 9
9.The Escape from Alcatraz
13-03-1987Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
- Ep 10
10.The Bermuda Triangle
12-03-1988Introduced 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
03-03-1989With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
- Ep 12
12.The Niagara Falls Challenge
30-03-1990With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
- Ep 13
13.Mystery on the Orient Express
09-04-1991Introduced 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
31-03-1992With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
- Ep 15
15.Fires of Passion
30-03-1993From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
- Ep 16
16.Unexplained Forces
01-05-1995Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
- Ep 17
17.Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
03-04-2001With 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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