
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…
Family • Series • 1978 • 1 season
Starring: David Copperfield
S1 E1 - The Magic of David Copperfield
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
Oct 27, 1978
S1 E2 - The Magic of David Copperfield II
This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.
Oct 24, 1979
S1 E3 - Levitating Ferrari
Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
Oct 27, 1980
S1 E4 - The Vanishing Airplane
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.
Oct 26, 1981
S1 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.
Apr 8, 1983
S1 E6 - Floating Over the Grand Canyon
With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
Apr 6, 1984
S1 E7 - Familiares
With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
Mar 8, 1985
S1 E8 - Walking Through the Great Wall of China
Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
Mar 14, 1986
S1 E9 - The Escape from Alcatraz
Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
Mar 13, 1987
S1 E10 - The Bermuda Triangle
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.
Mar 12, 1988
S1 E11 - The Explosive Encounter
With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
Mar 3, 1989
S1 E12 - The Niagara Falls Challenge
With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
Mar 30, 1990
S1 E13 - Mystery on the Orient Express
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.
Apr 9, 1991
S1 E14 - Flying - Live the Dream
With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
Mar 31, 1992
S1 E15 - Fires of Passion
From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
Mar 30, 1993
S1 E16 - Unexplained Forces
Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
May 1, 1995
S1 E17 - Copperfield: Tornado of Fire
With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.
Apr 3, 2001
The Magic of David Copperfield
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.
Family • TV Series • 1978