David Seth Kotkin (born September 16, 1956), known professionally as David Copperfield, is an American illusionist, described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history.[2]

Copperfield's television specials have won 21 Emmy Awards of a total 38 nominations. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield's career of over 40 years has earned him 11 Guinness World Records,[3] a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,[4] a knighthood by the French government,[5] and he has been named a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress.[6]

Copperfield has so far sold 33million tickets and grossed over $4 billion, which is more than any other solo entertainer in history.[2][3][7][8] In 2015, Forbes listed his earnings at $63 million for the previous 12 months and ranked him the 20th highest earning celebrity in the world.[9]