What happened to David Copperfield? What’s his real name? How old is the magician?
Sixteen women have accused David Copperfield of sexual misconduct, according to a report. Here’s more on the most popular magician in recent history.
Magician David Copperfield is making headlines, this time because 16 women have accused him of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior, according to a report by The Guardian US.
The celebrity illusionist’s lawyers have denied all these allegations, and said that Copperfield has never acted inappropriately with anyone.
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What happened to David Copperfield?
Copperfield is the richest magician in the world, and is now a billionaire. He has been performing at the David Copperfied Theater in MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, where his show continues to pull in the crowds.
He is very involved in his performances, and supervises their design, music, lighting, and props. Copperfield has managed to keep his shows fresh and periodically updates his magical routines.
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What’s the real name of David Copperfield? How old is the magician?
The most commercially successful illusionist is history was born David Seth Kotkin on September 16, 1956, in Metuchen, New Jersey. He is currently 67 years of age. He adopted the stage name “David Copperfield” as a nod to the Charles Dickens character.
Throughout his career, the entertainer has achieved many milestones and honors in the world of magic and entertainment. He has received numerous awards, including 21 Emmy wins, and holds 11 Guinness world records.
Among his most famous illusions are the disappearance of the Statue of Liberty, levitating over the Grand Canyon, making a Lear jet disappear, appearing to fly onstage, and walking through the Great Wall of China.
He has starred in several highly successful broadcasts of his live stage performances, which have received critical acclaim and record-breaking viewership.
Copperfield’s stage shows often feature a combination of big-scale illusions, sleight of hand, storytelling, and audience participation.