David Copperfield (illusionist) quotes

David Copperfield is an American illusionist and one of the most commercially successful magicians in history. His spectacular stage shows and television specials have captivated audiences around the world. He continues to innovate in the art of magic and inspire future generations of performers. Here are 48 of his quotes:

I find revealing the secrets of magic quite reprehensible.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

There is a safe spot within every tornado. My job is to find it.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

Dreams are illusions, and we can't let go of them because we would be dead.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

I'm just waiting for people to start asking me to make the rain disappear.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

We're taught in the Jewish tradition the same story over and over, whether it's the Holocaust or the Maccabees, we have to rise above persecution and do our best, just as the magic is about making people dream, we learned to take things that aren't supposed to be and turn them into something beautiful.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

The real secret of magic lies in the performance.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

I try to help people realize their dreams by using magic to tell stories that educate, move, and inspire.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

For me to grow, I have to know about the foundation that came before.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

It is the unspoken ethic of all magicians to not reveal the secrets.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

We all possess the need to dream.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

Marriage is like a formality for me.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

You can feel better about yourself in a very short period of time depending on the kind of magic that you are doing.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

The audience likes to be taken on new journeys.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

My show is constantly evolving... new tricks are added, old ones are dropped... so it stays fresh. But it's the randomly selected participants from the audience that make it fresh and provide some of the best comic relief.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

But Vegas is really my first home.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

Magicians lose the opportunity to experience a sense of wonder.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

No self-respecting gay guy would have ever made some of the hair and clothing choices I am still trying to live down.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

I need a form of escape even when I'm working really hard.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

No, I think marriage is a great thing.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

My uncle's house burned down when I was 6 years old. We got out safely. But ever since, I've had a nightmare of dying in a fire.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

Never stop listening to your audience.

David Copperfield (illusionist)

Demonic figures and occult themes have disappeared from modern magic.

David Copperfield (illusionist)