David Copperfield reveals a glimpse behind the curtain.

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David Copperfield, the most successful magician of his generation, has been entertaining audiences for 40 years. He is known for making the Statue of Liberty disappear, which drew 50 million viewers for CBS. Copperfield’s show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is still a big draw, with his designs for music, lighting, and props amazing audiences. He has a private museum of magic, which houses the world’s largest collection of magic artifacts, and is where he refines his ideas under tight security. Copperfield’s illusions start as sketches and are kept secret until they are performed on stage. He gave a sneak peek of a future illusion involving groups of people who will vanish or fly.

David Copperfield: The Magician Who Has Amazed the World for 40 Years

David Copperfield is a name that has been synonymous with magic for four decades. He is one of the most successful magicians of his generation, and his illusions have captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. It’s hard to believe that it has been 40 years since he made the Statue of Liberty vanish, a feat that drew a reported 50 million viewers for CBS and helped make Copperfield a household name.

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Today, Copperfield’s show is still a big draw at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where people crowd in nightly to see a billionaire at work. The show is all his design, from the music that swells at just the right moment to the lighting and props on stage that let the audience see just enough to be amazed.

“Sunday Morning” met Copperfield at his private museum near the Las Vegas Strip, where he has assembled the world’s largest collection of all things magic, from Houdini’s handcuffs and water escape tank to the actual Macy’s counter where a young Copperfield bought his very first magic trick.

Copperfield’s museum is also where he refines his ideas under very tight security. Just about all of his illusions start as sketches, like a flying saucer that magically appears or a giant blade that seems to cut a woman in half. “It’s a blade that not only is a blade, but I could hang from the blade,” he said.

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And the results: divided! It was the first time somebody was seemingly cut in half lengthwise. Copperfield’s illusions have always been innovative and groundbreaking, and he is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in magic.

We also got a peek at a future illusion involving groups of people who will all vanish or fly, or something like that. “This is a model, so we can get camera shots figured out for a big new illusion that … we can’t talk about right now,” Copperfield said.

Copperfield’s success can be attributed to his creativity, showmanship, and dedication to his craft. He has always been passionate about magic and has spent his entire life perfecting his illusions. “You know, it becomes part of who you are,” he said.

Despite his fame and fortune, Copperfield remains humble and grounded. He is always looking for ways to improve and innovate, and his passion for magic is as strong as ever. He has truly amazed the world for 40 years, and there’s no doubt that he will continue to do so for many more to come.