Season 1

1. The Magic of David Copperfield

This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.

1978-10-27 • ? min

2. 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.

1979-10-24 • ? min

3. Levitating Ferrari

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

1980-10-27 • ? min

4. 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.

1981-10-26 • ? min

5. 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.

1983-04-08 • ? min

6. Floating Over the Grand Canyon

With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.

1984-04-06 • ? min

7. Familiares

With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.

1985-03-08 • ? min

8. Walking Through the Great Wall of China

Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.

1986-03-14 • ? min

9. The Escape from Alcatraz

Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.

1987-03-13 • ? min

10. 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.

1988-03-12 • ? min

11. The Explosive Encounter

With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.

1989-03-03 • ? min

12. The Niagara Falls Challenge

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

1990-03-30 • ? min

13. 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.

1991-04-09 • ? min

14. Flying - Live the Dream

With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.

1992-03-31 • ? min

15. Fires of Passion

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

1993-03-30 • ? min

16. Unexplained Forces

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

1995-05-01 • ? min

17. 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.

2001-04-03 • ? min

18. Lunar: Eradicating the Moon

Copperfield's upcoming moon-disappearing act is not just a whimsical stunt but a testament to his unwavering commitment to challenging the limits of magic. Speaking about the ambitious endeavor, he remarked, "It’s taken 30 years of work, that’s literally 30 years of our lives to develop it." The magician is collaborating with "Save the Children," an esteemed organization, to underscore the profound impact a single person can have on the world.

2024-02-24 • ? min