The Magic of David Copperfield

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch The Magic of David Copperfield • Season 1

17 Episodes

The Magic of David Copperfield
E1
The Magic of David CopperfieldThis is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
The Magic of David Copperfield II
E2
The Magic of David Copperfield IIThis is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.
Levitating Ferrari
E3
Levitating FerrariIntroduced by the host Jack Klugman.
The Vanishing Airplane
E4
The Vanishing AirplaneIntroduced 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.
The Statue of Liberty Disappears
E5
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.
Floating Over the Grand Canyon
E6
Floating Over the Grand CanyonWith special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
Familiares
E7
FamiliaresWith special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
Walking Through the Great Wall of China
E8
Walking Through the Great Wall of ChinaIntroduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
The Escape from Alcatraz
E9
The Escape from AlcatrazIntroduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
The Bermuda Triangle
E10
The Bermuda TriangleIntroduced 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.
The Explosive Encounter
E11
The Explosive EncounterWith special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
The Niagara Falls Challenge
E12
The Niagara Falls ChallengeWith special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
Mystery on the Orient Express
E13
Mystery on the Orient ExpressIntroduced 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.
Flying - Live the Dream
E14
Flying - Live the DreamWith special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
Fires of Passion
E15
Fires of PassionFrom Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
Unexplained Forces
E16
Unexplained ForcesCopperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
E17
Copperfield: Tornado of FireWith special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.