The Magic of David Copperfield XV: Fires of Passion

TV Special
1993
48m

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The Magic of David Copperfield XV: Fires of Passion (1993)

This is the 15th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced from Caesars Palace by David Copperfield himself, who describes an escapology number which would be performed in this location as the ... Read allThis is the 15th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced from Caesars Palace by David Copperfield himself, who describes an escapology number which would be performed in this location as the last feat of the special and is inspired by an illusionist of the past, Harry Houdini. Two... Read allThis is the 15th CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced from Caesars Palace by David Copperfield himself, who describes an escapology number which would be performed in this location as the last feat of the special and is inspired by an illusionist of the past, Harry Houdini. Two assistants put a strait jacket on Copperfield and then wire his feet on some ropes fixed ... Read all

Directors
- David Copperfield
- Michael Dimich
Writer
- David Copperfield
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7.9/10

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Directors
- David Copperfield
- Michael Dimich
Writer
- David Copperfield
Stars

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Won 3 Primetime Emmys
- 3 wins total

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David Copperfield

Self

Wayne Gretzky

Self - Special Guest

Harry Houdini

Self
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Directors
- David Copperfield
- Michael Dimich
Writer
- David Copperfield
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Trivia
The "Amazon Ritual" (aka "Burning Rope Escape" and "Fires Of Passion") escape is the longest illusion included in this TV special: it reaches the length of 10:38 minutes. The measured time also takes into account the initial preparation.

Quotes
David Copperfield: Now, we put together a brand-new illusion.
[crashing is heard backstage, and the audience laughs]
David Copperfield: We're auctioning off a brand-new illusion.
[laughter]
David Copperfield: [to the man backstage] Are you okay?
Man Backstage: Okay.
David Copperfield: Can we do it?
Man Backstage: Okay!
David Copperfield: Are you sure?
Man Backstage: OKAY!
[laughter]
David Copperfield: A little less caffeine backstage, all right?
[laughter]
David Copperfield: This should be interesting.

Connections
Edited into David Copperfield: 15 Years of Magic (1994)

Soundtracks
Introduction
Composed by Dr. Alban
Produced by Denniz Pop and Douglas Carr
Released on May 4th, 1992, as first instrumental music of the album "One Love"
(Used for "Flying Entrance")