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Saturday August 18, 2007

Copperfield to amaze fans in KL

By JO TEH

KUALA LUMPUR: Master illusionist David Copperfield will be thrilling Malaysian fans with his magic tricks and illusions soon.

He will make his grand entrance here as part of his David Copperfield World of Wonders tour on Oct 30 and 31.

Man of magic: Copperfield’s illusions without the aid of camera tricks or visual effects have thrilled billions of people around the world
Born David Seth Kotkin, the multi-Emmy Award winning magician is best known for his combination of illusions and storytelling.

His famous feats include making the Statue of Liberty “vanish”, “walking” through the Great Wall of China, “flying” through the air, “floating” over the Grand Canyon and making members of the audience disappear and reappear in places they never expected.

Copperfield's magic and illusions without the aid of camera tricks or visual effects have thrilled billions of people around the world.

The organiser of his shows in Malaysia, who did not wish to be identified, said people can expect great family entertainment and magic which is astonishing and filled with wonder from the master illusionist.

“He has elevated the ancient art of magic to new heights and redefined it along the way.”

The 51-year-old man of magic began practising his craft when he was just 12 and became the youngest person ever admitted to the Society of American Magicians.

He became world famous through decades of network television events, worldwide tours and Dreams and Nightmares – the critically acclaimed Broadway show that set box-office records.

The shows will be held at Stadium Negara with two slots each day at 5pm and 8.30pm. For enquiries, call 03-7954 8414.

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