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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.
Is it worth watching? The Magic of David Copperfield
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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
AllCreators
- NetworkCBS
Full cast31 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- David Copperfield · Self · 17 ep.
- Bill Bixby · 1 ep.
- Loni Anderson · 1 ep.
- Jack Klugman · 1 ep.
- Mary Crosby · 1 ep.
- Jason Robards · 1 ep.
- Catherine Bach · 1 ep.
- Morgan Fairchild · 1 ep.
- Ricardo Montalban · 1 ep.
- Bonnie Tyler · Self - Guest · 1 ep.
- Heather Thomas · 1 ep.
- Angie Dickinson · Self - Hostess · 1 ep.
- Teri Copley · 1 ep.
- Peggy Fleming · 1 ep.
- Ben Vereen · 1 ep.
- Ann Jillian · 1 ep.
- Lisa Hartman · 1 ep.
- Emma Samms · 1 ep.
- Kim Alexis · 1 ep.
- Penn Jillette · 1 ep.
- Teller · 1 ep.
- Jane Seymour · 1 ep.
- James Earl Jones · 1 ep.
- Orson Welles · Host · 2 ep.
- Wayne Gretzky · 1 ep.
- Carson Daly · 1 ep.
- Carl Ballantine · Self · 1 ep.
- Valerie Bertinelli · Self · 1 ep.
- Sherman Hemsley · Self · 1 ep.
- Bernadette Peters · Self · 1 ep.
- Cindy Williams · Self · 1 ep.
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Details 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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