David Copperfield

Episode overview

David Copperfield is an Emmy award-winning illusionist. David joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how his curiosity about the world led him to discover magic, how he wants his audience to be totally immersed at his shows, and how magic tricks have often influenced future technologies. David and Dax talk about the message behind his Statue of Liberty illusion, what their favorite magic movies are, and what his tactics are for keeping the secrets of his magic. David explains that he often doesn't enjoy the journey of creating a trick but loves the result, how being involved in Broadway improved his show performances, and that it is important for people to still have the ability to be amazed.

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1. 0:00welcome welcome welcome to armchair expert experts on Expert I'm Dak Shepard I'm joined by Monica padman hello hello
2. 56:51of taking possibilities that a magician could do or a filmmaker can do do anybody is creating Illusions illusion
3. 1:54:48hope you enjoyed this live performance of a faction without any editing