David Copperfield (born
David Seth Kotkin; September 16, 1956) is an American
illusionist, and has been described by
Forbes as the most commercially successful
magician in history.
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Copperfield's television specials have won 21
Emmy Awards of a total 38 nominations. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield's career of over 30 years has earned him 11
Guinness World Records,
[3] a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame,
[4] a knighthood by the French government,
[5] and he has been named a
Living Legend by the USA
Library of Congress.
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Copperfield has so far sold 40 million tickets and grossed over $4 billion, which is more than any other solo entertainer in history.
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When not performing, he manages his chain of eleven islands in the Bahamas, recalled by him "Musha Cay and the Islands of Copperfield Bay", which has completed a $35 million renovation under Copperfield's supervision.
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(VIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Copperfield_(illusionist))
