The Magic of David Copperfield (1978)

Name: The Magic of David Copperfield
Rating: 7.0

Rating: 7.0

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1978-10-27

Last Air Date: 2001-04-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 17

Networks: CBS

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Top Cast

David Copperfield as Self
Orson Welles as Host
Bill Bixby as N/A
Loni Anderson as N/A
Jack Klugman as N/A
Mary Crosby as N/A
Jason Robards as N/A
Catherine Bach as N/A
Morgan Fairchild as N/A
Ricardo Montalban as N/A

Seasons

None (1978)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Magic of David Copperfield (1978-10-27)

This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 3: Levitating Ferrari (1980-10-27)

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 6: Floating Over the Grand Canyon (1984-04-06)

With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
Ep. 7: Familiares (1985-03-08)

With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
Ep. 8: Walking Through the Great Wall of China (1986-03-14)

Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 11: The Explosive Encounter (1989-03-03)

With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
Ep. 12: The Niagara Falls Challenge (1990-03-30)

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
Ep. 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.
Ep. 14: Flying - Live the Dream (1992-03-31)

With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
Ep. 15: Fires of Passion (1993-03-30)

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
Ep. 16: Unexplained Forces (1995-05-01)

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
Ep. 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.