Aired: 10/27/1978
This is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.
Aired: 10/24/1979
This is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.
Aired: 10/27/1980
Introduced by the host Jack Klugman.
Aired: 10/26/1981
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.
Aired: 4/8/1983
"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.
Aired: 4/6/1984
With special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.
Aired: 3/8/1985
With special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.
Aired: 3/14/1986
Introduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.
Aired: 3/13/1987
Introduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.
Aired: 3/12/1988
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.
Aired: 3/3/1989
With special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.
Aired: 3/30/1990
With special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.
Aired: 4/9/1991
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.
Aired: 3/31/1992
With special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.
Aired: 3/30/1993
From Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.
Aired: 5/1/1995
Copperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.
Aired: 4/3/2001
With special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.