Season 1

1978-10-27

This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.

1979-10-24

This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.

1980-10-27

Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.

1981-10-26

Introduced by the host Jason Robards and then presented by David Copperfield himself, inside a flying Lear jet. For the first time he is also the producer.

1983-04-08

"This is the Statue of Liberty. Tonight, the illusion of the century. David Copperfield will attempt to make the Statue of Liberty disappear." For the first time David presents a special without a host, and is also co-director.

1984-04-06

With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.

1985-03-08

With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.

1986-03-14

Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.

1987-03-13

Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.

1988-03-12

Introduced by the hostess Lisa Hartman and then presented by David Copperfield himself, from a huge triangular platform floating on the Atlantic Ocean. For the first time he is also the executive producer.

1989-03-03

With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.

1990-03-30

With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.

1991-04-09

Introduced by the hostess Jane Seymour, and the third and last one in which David Copperfield enters the scene on his Harley Davidson. The location is not a stage but a train station, in which Copperfield will perform both the first and the last illusions.

1992-03-31

With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.

1993-03-30

From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.

1995-05-01

Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.

2001-04-03

With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.