David Copperfield Biography

Fast Facts

• When he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he became the first living illusionist to be granted that honor
• Appeared on postage stamps in six different countries
• The United States Library of Congress honored him with the Living Legend award
• At the age of 18, he was cast in what would become the longest running musical in Chicago's history, "The Magic Man․"
• By the age of 16, he was teaching a course called "The Art of Magic" as an adjunct professor at New York University
• Was invited to join the Society of American Magicians at the age of 12, becoming the organization's youngest member
• Quote: "It takes at least 2 years to develop illusions and some of them take even longer․ I love to challenge my team and myself by pushing the envelope and working on new methods and ideas․ I don't always take the easiest route․"
• A celebrated illusionist, he has been described as the most commercially successful magician in history and the greatest illusionist of his time
• His notable tricks include vanishing the statue of liberty and walking through the Great Wall of China
• Developed a medically certified program called Project Magic that helps patients regain dexterity, coordination and cognitive skills by learning simple magic tricks