Like in comedy, you know the names of the people who steal things that others work really hard on. It really sucks. And, in magic, it's not just the hard work of getting the words and attitude and point of view right; you're taking an actual invention, making something over three or four years, and somebody can just take it.
David CopperfieldI am fortunate to have the resources to have many methods to do each of my illusions.
David CopperfieldMagic and new technology have always walked hand in hand - even back in the days of Robert Houdin.
David CopperfieldThe inspiration for my illusions comes from many places. Most often they come from my dreams, or an everyday occurrence in life.
David CopperfieldRide on! Rough-shod if need be, smooth-shod if that will do, but ride on! Ride on over all obstacles, and win the race!
David CopperfieldI could vanish the silk better than Ben Vereen - that was for sure. So I think maybe they said, "Okay, maybe he has something to offer." Years pass and I get a bit of a career, and Ben Vereen ends up hosting one of my specials where I walked through the Great Wall of China. Things came full circle in kind of an ironic way, when you have that honor of people that have influenced you so much host your show. It's a huge experience in your life.
David Copperfield