Episode 1: The Magic of David Copperfield

1978-10-27

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

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Episode 2: The Magic of David Copperfield II

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.

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Episode 3: Levitating Ferrari

1980-10-27

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

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Episode 4: The Vanishing Airplane

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.

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Episode 5: The Statue of Liberty Disappears

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.

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Episode 6: Floating Over the Grand Canyon

1984-04-06

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

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Episode 7: Familiares

1985-03-08

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

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Episode 8: Walking Through the Great Wall of China

1986-03-14

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

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Episode 9: The Escape from Alcatraz

1987-03-13

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

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Episode 10: The Bermuda Triangle

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.

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Episode 11: The Explosive Encounter

1989-03-03

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

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Episode 12: The Niagara Falls Challenge

1990-03-30

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

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Episode 13: Mystery on the Orient Express

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.

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Episode 14: Flying - Live the Dream

1992-03-31

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

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Episode 15: Fires of Passion

1993-03-30

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

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Episode 16: Unexplained Forces

1995-05-01

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

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Episode 17: Copperfield: Tornado of Fire

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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Episode 18: Lunar: Eradicating the Moon

2024-02-24

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.

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