David Copperfield Breaks Down His Most Iconic Illusions | GQ
Legendary magician David Copperfield breaks down his most iconic illusions, including making The Statue of Liberty disappear, escaping from Alcatraz and more.
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David Copperfield Breaks Down His Most Iconic Illusions | GQ
29:45 The flying illusion is perfectly choreographed. Of course there have to be wires, but the way Copperfield presented the illusion just made it super convincing.
Can’t wait to see his show at MGM next month!!
the rings when he’s “flying” — notice that each one rotates backwards, nothing actually crosses over top of him.
David, you started this world of illusion, you had a one bump, you over came this Magnificat.
“Telling stories through magic” a great way to describe his act….he’s a master at drawing you into the spectacle and really making you a part of the experience.