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Episode 11978-10-27

The Magic of David Copperfield

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

Episode 21979-10-24

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.

Episode 31980-10-27

Levitating Ferrari

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

Episode 41981-10-26

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.

Episode 51983-04-08

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.

Episode 61984-04-06

Floating Over the Grand Canyon

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

Episode 71985-03-08

Familiares

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

Episode 81986-03-14

Walking Through the Great Wall of China

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

Episode 91987-03-13

The Escape from Alcatraz

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

Episode 101988-03-12

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.

Episode 111989-03-03

The Explosive Encounter

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

Episode 121990-03-30

The Niagara Falls Challenge

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

Episode 131991-04-09

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.

Episode 141992-03-31