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.
Seasons
1. The Magic of David Copperfield
Air Date: 1978-10-27
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
2. The Magic of David Copperfield II
Air Date: 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. Levitating Ferrari
Air Date: 1980-10-27
Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
4. The Vanishing Airplane
Air Date: 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. The Statue of Liberty Disappears
Air Date: 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. Floating Over the Grand Canyon
Air Date: 1984-04-06
With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
7. Familiares
Air Date: 1985-03-08
With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
8. Walking Through the Great Wall of China
Air Date: 1986-03-14
Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
9. The Escape from Alcatraz
Air Date: 1987-03-13
Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
10. The Bermuda Triangle
Air Date: 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. The Explosive Encounter
Air Date: 1989-03-03
With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
12. The Niagara Falls Challenge
Air Date: 1990-03-30
With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
13. Mystery on the Orient Express
Air Date: 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. Flying - Live the Dream
Air Date: 1992-03-31
With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
15. Fires of Passion
Air Date: 1993-03-30
From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
16. Unexplained Forces
Air Date: 1995-05-01
Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
17. Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
Air Date: 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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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
1978-10-27
Episodes
17 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
