Usually, about two years of work go into each illusion, whether it's big or small. Two years of work on each five-minute piece.
David CopperfieldI am fortunate to have the resources to have many methods to do each of my illusions.
David CopperfieldTo make magic credible on screen is always very difficult. The story is the most important thing. That is what should win. If sacrifices or compromises are made, it's usually for story. Story in magic is very, very important to me. That's what I've really championed through my career.
David Copperfield