David Copperfield

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Birth Name :

David Seth Kotkin

Profession :

other

Birthday :

September 16, 1956

Star Sign :

Virgo

Age :

68

Birthplace :

Metuchen, New Jersey

David Copperfield is an American illusionist, famous for his groundbreaking feats and grand-scale magic shows. He has been honored as a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress and has been named Magician of the Century. Copperfield’s most famous works include his disappearance of the Statue of Liberty, Levitation over the Grand Canyon, and walking through the Great Wall of China. He has also performed in movies and TV shows such as Terror Train (1980) and The Magic of David Copperfield series. Additionally, Copperfield has won numerous awards for his contributions to the field of magic and is also a devoted philanthropist.

David Copperfield’s name was chosen by his great-grandfather, who was a fan of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Born David Seth Kotkin, Copperfield legally changed his name in his teens as a tribute to his grandfather’s love of literature.

David Copperfield is an accomplished musician and has played the guitar since he was young. He has even made several appearances as a guest guitarist with various bands, including the group Toto. In 1997, he released an album of original music titled “David Copperfield.”