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The Magic of David Copperfield

Since 1978 · 1 season, 17 episodes · still running

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Seasons and episodes The Magic of David Copperfield

Season 1

1978 · 17 episodes

1. The Magic of David Copperfield

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

2. The Magic of David Copperfield II

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. Levitating Ferrari

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

4. The Vanishing Airplane

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. The Statue of Liberty Disappears

"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. Floating Over the Grand Canyon

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

7. Familiares

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

8. Walking Through the Great Wall of China

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

9. The Escape from Alcatraz

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

10. The Bermuda Triangle

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. The Explosive Encounter

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

12. The Niagara Falls Challenge

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

13. Mystery on the Orient Express

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. Flying - Live the Dream

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

15. Fires of Passion

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

16. Unexplained Forces

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

17. Copperfield: Tornado of Fire

With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.

Season summaries1 season, 17 episodes

Season 1

1978 · 17 episodes

Still running. No date for the next season yet.

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What is it about? 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.

Genre: family.

Cast and crew The Magic of David Copperfield

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Full cast31 cast members across all seasons

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Details The Magic of David Copperfield

Poster: The Magic of David Copperfield
First episode
October 27, 1978
Last episode
April 3, 2001
Status
still running
Network
CBS
Country
United States
Original language
English

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does The Magic of David Copperfield have?

1 season, 17 episodes. The last episode aired April 3, 2001.

Who’s in The Magic of David Copperfield?

David Copperfield, Bill Bixby, Loni Anderson, Jack Klugman, Mary Crosby, Jason Robards, Catherine Bach, Morgan Fairchild, Ricardo Montalban, and Bonnie Tyler.

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