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David Copperfield Trivia
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David Copperfield (born David Seth Kotkin, September 16, 1956) is an American magician and illusionist best known for his combination of illusions and storytelling.
| | David Copperfield's success has been recognized by a number of awards. The illusionist has been nominated 35 times for Emmy Awards and has won 21 times. |
| | The Guinness Book of World Records has calculated that he has sold more tickets in his career than any other solo entertainer. Other Guinness World Records held by Copperfield include being the most awarded magician in history and being the first living magician to receive a star on the Hollywood 'Walk of Fame'. |
| | Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in London created a wax likeness of Copperfield. |
| | David Copperfield has a French knighthood, received the Living Legend Award from the Library of Congress and appears on postage stamps in 6 countries. |
| | He is the founder of The International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts, the largest museum of its kind. |
| | He starred in “Dreams and Nightmares," the Broadway show that set box-office records, including the most tickets sold in a week. |
| | He has been featured on the cover of Forbes, Architectural Digest and Esquire. |
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