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