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The Magic of David Copperfield Season 1

October. 27,1978
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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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The Magic of David Copperfield Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 18 - Lunar: Eradicating the Moon
First Aired: February. 24,2024

Copperfield's upcoming moon-disappearing act is not just a whimsical stunt but a testament to his unwavering commitment to challenging the limits of magic. Speaking about the ambitious endeavor, he remarked, "It’s taken 30 years of work, that’s literally 30 years of our lives to develop it." The magician is collaborating with "Save the Children," an esteemed organization, to underscore the profound impact a single person can have on the world.

Episode 17 - Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
First Aired: April. 03,2001

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

Episode 16 - Unexplained Forces
First Aired: May. 01,1995

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

Episode 15 - Fires of Passion
First Aired: March. 30,1993

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

Episode 14 - Flying - Live the Dream
First Aired: March. 31,1992

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

Episode 13 - Mystery on the Orient Express
First Aired: April. 09,1991

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.

Episode 12 - The Niagara Falls Challenge
First Aired: March. 30,1990

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

Episode 11 - The Explosive Encounter
First Aired: March. 03,1989

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

Episode 10 - The Bermuda Triangle
First Aired: March. 12,1988

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.

Episode 9 - The Escape from Alcatraz
First Aired: March. 13,1987

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

Episode 8 - Walking Through the Great Wall of China
First Aired: March. 14,1986

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

Episode 7 - Familiares
First Aired: March. 08,1985

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

Episode 6 - Floating Over the Grand Canyon
First Aired: April. 06,1984

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

Episode 5 - The Statue of Liberty Disappears
First Aired: April. 08,1983

"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 special without a host, and is also co-director.

Episode 4 - The Vanishing Airplane
First Aired: October. 26,1981

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.

Episode 3 - Levitating Ferrari
First Aired: October. 27,1980

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

Episode 2 - The Magic of David Copperfield II
First Aired: October. 24,1979

This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.

Episode 1 - The Magic of David Copperfield
First Aired: October. 27,1978

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

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