David Copperfield - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 16, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Metuchen, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also David Copperfield's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Groundbreaking stage illusions, television magic specials, and worldwide live performances. |
Intro
David Copperfield is an American magician widely regarded as one of the most commercially successful and influential illusionists of all time. He is known for his innovative stage illusions and television specials, and holds multiple world records for his accomplishments in the field of magic.
Early Life & Background
David Copperfield, born David Seth Kotkin, began practicing magic as a child in Metuchen, New Jersey. By age 12, he became the youngest person ever admitted to the Society of American Magicians. He later taught a course on magic at New York University when he was 16.
Career Highlights
- Holds 11 Guinness World Records, including most tickets sold by a solo entertainer.
- Starred in 20 highly-rated television specials.
- Created and performed legendary illusions such as walking through the Great Wall of China, making the Statue of Liberty disappear, and escaping from Alcatraz.
- Named a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress.
- Inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Trivia
- His stage name, David Copperfield, was inspired by the Charles Dickens novel.
- He owns one of the world’s largest collections of magic memorabilia.
- Copperfield has performed in more than 40 countries and has sold over 33 million tickets.
FAQs
People also ask
David Copperfield is 69 years old.
David Copperfield was born the 16 September 1956.
Metuchen, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 16th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 16, 1956, TCN-9 Sydney became Australia's first television station to commence regular transmission, marking the nation's entry into the television era.
- Day of the week: September 16th, 1956 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
- #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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