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.
The Magic of David Copperfield (Season 1)
The Magic of David Copperfield (Episode 1)
Air date: 1978-10-27
Overview: This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
The Magic of David Copperfield II (Episode 2)
Air date: 1979-10-24
Overview: This 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 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1980-10-27
Overview: Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
The Vanishing Airplane (Episode 4)
Air date: 1981-10-26
Overview: 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.
The Statue of Liberty Disappears (Episode 5)
Air date: 1983-04-08
Overview: "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 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1984-04-06
Overview: With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
Familiares (Episode 7)
Air date: 1985-03-08
Overview: With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
Walking Through the Great Wall of China (Episode 8)
Air date: 1986-03-14
Overview: Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
The Escape from Alcatraz (Episode 9)
Air date: 1987-03-13
Overview: Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
The Bermuda Triangle (Episode 10)
Air date: 1988-03-12
Overview: 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.
The Explosive Encounter (Episode 11)
Air date: 1989-03-03
Overview: With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
The Niagara Falls Challenge (Episode 12)
Air date: 1990-03-30
Overview: With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
Mystery on the Orient Express (Episode 13)
Air date: 1991-04-09
Overview: 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.
Flying - Live the Dream (Episode 14)
Air date: 1992-03-31
Overview: With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
Fires of Passion (Episode 15)
Air date: 1993-03-30
Overview: From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
Unexplained Forces (Episode 16)
Air date: 1995-05-01
Overview: Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
Copperfield: Tornado of Fire (Episode 17)
Air date: 2001-04-03
Overview: With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.
