David Copperfield

David Copperfield

David Seth Kotkin (born September 16, 1956), known professionally as David Copperfield, is an American magician, described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history.

Copperfield’s television specials have been nominated for 38 Emmy Awards, winning 21. Known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, his performance, in a career spanning more than 40 years, have earned 11 Guinness World Records a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a knighthood by the French government. He has been named a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress.

Notable Performances

  • Walking Through the Great Wall of China: In 1986, he appeared to pass through the solid Great Wall.
  • Flying: A revolutionary stage illusion where he appeared to fly freely around the stage and even with an audience member, without visible wires.
  • The Death Saw: A dangerous escape act where he shackled himself to a table and was “cut in half” by a large circular saw in full view of the audience.
  • Floating Over the Grand Canyon: A 1984 TV special where he levitated across a portion of the natural wonder.
  • Escaping from Alcatraz: A dramatic escape from the former maximum-security prison in 1987.
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