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David Copperfield, the renowned stage magician and illusionist, has revealed the date for his final performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where he has been captivating audiences for an impressive 25 years.
In a heartfelt announcement made on social media, Copperfield shared that his last show will take place on April 30. Reflecting on his illustrious career, he reminisced, “My journey began as a kid in New Jersey with a dream of one day making magic my life. I saw magic then – and I see magic now – as more than just my work. Magic teaches us that often the things that others dismiss as impossible are not only possible – but within our grasp.”
Copperfield’s remarkable career has earned him the distinction of being named the most commercially successful stage magician by Forbes. Over the years, he has wowed audiences with breathtaking illusions, such as making the Statue of Liberty disappear and reappear, levitating over the Grand Canyon, and walking through the Great Wall of China.
This announcement marks the end of an era for Copperfield’s residency at the MGM Grand, a venue that has been synonymous with his name and magical feats for a quarter-century. His departure will surely leave a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment and magic.
Forbes has listed Copperfield as the most commercially successful stage magician ever. His illusions have included the vanishing and reappearance of the Statue of Liberty, levitating over the Grand Canyon and walking through the Great Wall of China.
“I’m excited to announce what’s next soon thereafter,” he said on Thursday. “It’s the largest project I’ve ever tackled, and the most challenging, too.”
In 2023, Copperfield announced he would “make the moon disappear,” a project he said he had been working on for 30 years. The illusion was originally scheduled for 2024 and hasn’t happened yet.
“Some cool new developments are taking extra time, but I’ll have more updates soon,” he posted to social media in February 2024.
Copperfield, whose career has spanned decades, hasn’t been without controversy. He was named in releases of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. In 2018, he was accused of assaulting a model when she was 17 years old. At that time, he released a statement cautioning against rushing to judgment.