Who will be the next David Copperfield?

Kabuki San · Postby **Kabuki San** » February 11th, 2009, 12:03 am

As time goes by I wonderwho will be the successor of The Great David Copperfield?

The Magic Apple · Postby **The Magic Apple** » February 11th, 2009, 2:55 am

Farrell Dillon

David Vamer · Postby **David Vamer** » February 11th, 2009, 2:04 pm

David's son.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » February 11th, 2009, 2:14 pm

David has no kids.

Mike Rozek · Postby **Mike Rozek** » February 11th, 2009, 2:16 pm

Danny Cole

David Oliver · Postby **David Oliver** » February 11th, 2009, 2:51 pm

At least if it's Danny Cole, he won't have to change the initials on the towels.

Ray T. Stott · Postby **Ray T. Stott** » February 11th, 2009, 3:45 pm

Kabuki San wrote:As time goes by I wonderwho will be the successor of The Great David Copperfield?

First Choice: Fernando Keops

Close Second: Jon Townsend

Even money on Keops - 6-5 on Jon.

Hugh Castell · Postby **Hugh Castell** » February 11th, 2009, 5:41 pm

Sterling Dietz.Last Saturday the wife and I saw one his stage shows on a 5 city tour of Western Washington. Sterling is only 17 and has been doing magic for only 4 years. He obviously has a dedication and focus that, in this brief time, has allowed him to develop into a highly skilled professional caliber entertainer.In addition he has a very engaging,friendly personality. At this level after only 4 years, he is definitely on track to become one of the greats of modern magic.

flynn · Postby **flynn** » February 11th, 2009, 5:43 pm

The next David Copperfield? Criss Angel's already knocked him off the pedastal. Unless Criss fizzles out the crown is his to keep.

Hugh Castell · Postby **Hugh Castell** » February 11th, 2009, 5:45 pm

Oops, meant to include these links to Sterling's site.

http://www.magicsterling.com/

http://www.magicsterling.com/index.php? ... type=video

castawaydave · Postby **castawaydave** » February 11th, 2009, 6:46 pm

What betting-line can we get for the proposition that "the Kid talking about his purchases from Penguin" defies the odds and ends up becoming the next David Copperfield?

We've all heard of the diehard fan (or Vegas tourist on a whim) who puts down a little bet on some obscure team at huge odds, the team subsequently goes on an inexplicable roll, has its best season since 1914 and pays off big.

Might this not be the chance to capture such a moment? The biggest underdog since Dedi's day? I say he does it.

Who'll give 10,000,000 to 1 odds? One penny vs. $100,000.00? A ha' penny against 50G's?

JFox · Postby **JFox** » February 11th, 2009, 6:55 pm

David has no kids.
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Richard: During the FBI raid of DC a while back...wasn't it revealed that DC was sharing a Vegas house with a woman and their biological kid(s)?

btw - too bad Lance's son has no magical aspirations.

Terry · Postby **Terry** » February 11th, 2009, 7:15 pm

flynn wrote:The next David Copperfield? Criss Angel's already knocked him off the pedastal. Unless Criss fizzles out the crown is his to keep.

A HA HA HA. . .thanks, I really needed a good laugh. . .

Kevin Connolly · Postby **Kevin Connolly** » February 11th, 2009, 8:08 pm

Don't laugh. I think he meant it. :D

Ray T. Stott · Postby **Ray T. Stott** » February 11th, 2009, 9:13 pm

I wouldn't take those odds but I certainly would lay them.

flynn · Postby **flynn** » February 11th, 2009, 10:52 pm

Terry wrote:
flynn wrote:The next David Copperfield? Criss Angel's already knocked him off the pedastal. Unless Criss fizzles out the crown is his to keep.

A HA HA HA. . .thanks, I really needed a good laugh. . .

You being naive is funnier. Every time I perform magic or tell someone that I do magic Criss Angel gets a mention. Even with the older folks. I've asked many adult which magician they've heard of or know of it's Criss like 10 to 1 over everybody else. The others that get a mention is almost even between Copperfield and Blaine, although alot of people don't remember David Blaines name. I purposely dont ask the younger set cause that would probably be like 100 to 1. I'm not a Criss Angel fan. If I were gonna catch some shows at Vegas I would probably watch others probably Copperfield, Mac King, Burton, Penn and Teller or a hypnotist first before I go see Believe. The exact question I ask is Name a magician? It can be a famous magician or whoever comes to mind. I've been asking people ever since there was a thread on here last spring about how good Criss was and why or how he got famous. Now I know most magicians wont give him props because of his chops or because he uses camera tricks or whatever, but with the general public he's attained celebrity status.

The Magic Apple · Postby **The Magic Apple** » February 12th, 2009, 12:31 am

Correction Richard

David Copperfield has 2 kids...and yes they are both his

Diamond Jim Tyler · Postby **Diamond Jim Tyler** » February 12th, 2009, 12:32 am

David should have many little ones running around by now. I've seen him magically impregnate many young ladies on the stage.

David Vamer · Postby **David Vamer** » February 12th, 2009, 6:37 am

David has no kids? Uh...OKAY! ::wink-wink::

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » February 12th, 2009, 9:49 am

When he's in Vegas, David lives in the apartment in the warehouse. He's not sharing a house with anyone.

Dave V · Postby **Dave V** » February 12th, 2009, 10:24 am

At one time he did at least own a home in Las Vegas... for tax purposes. Nevada residents pay less taxes than some other states, Although I don't know if he ever stays there.

David Vamer · Postby **David Vamer** » February 12th, 2009, 2:17 pm

No, he does not live with his kids and their mother. He bought them a house. They live in Vegas.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » February 12th, 2009, 2:43 pm

I read the same story in, what was it, The National Enquirer. Do you believe everything you read in The National Enquirer?

LV720 · Postby **LV720** » February 12th, 2009, 3:51 pm

Actually it is true...the home is in Red Rock Country Club...kind of common knowledge in Vegas

DJK

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » February 12th, 2009, 4:14 pm

I've discovered that things which are "common knowledge" are often not true. Have you spoken to the mother of his so-called children? Have you spoken to David himself and discussed his "children?"

Anyway, who gives a crap. It's like telling me that so and so is gay, or so and so is dating so and so. I could care less. If he's got a couple of kids and a tootsie living in some home in Vegas is it really our business? Don't you have better things to think about?

mai-ling · Postby **mai-ling** » February 12th, 2009, 5:57 pm

I'm more curious of who will be the next Doug Henning...

Jonathan Townsend · Postby **Jonathan Townsend** » February 12th, 2009, 6:09 pm

mai-ling wrote:I'm more curious of who will be the next Doug Henning...

That may have to wait till we get further past the ironic and into the post-ironic. Given where we are as far as transparency and congruent behavior... that could be a while. Settle for Marlyn Manson doing some tricks on stage?

Terry · Postby **Terry** » February 12th, 2009, 6:44 pm

flynn wrote:You being naive is funnier. Every time I perform magic or tell someone that I do magic Criss Angel gets a mention. Even with the older folks. I've asked many adult which magician they've heard of or know of it's Criss like 10 to 1 over everybody else. The others that get a mention is almost even between Copperfield and Blaine, although alot of people don't remember David Blaines name. I purposely dont ask the younger set cause that would probably be like 100 to 1. I'm not a Criss Angel fan. If I were gonna catch some shows at Vegas I would probably watch others probably Copperfield, Mac King, Burton, Penn and Teller or a hypnotist first before I go see Believe. The exact question I ask is Name a magician? It can be a famous magician or whoever comes to mind. I've been asking people ever since there was a thread on here last spring about how good Criss was and why or how he got famous. Now I know most magicians wont give him props because of his chops or because he uses camera tricks or whatever, but with the general public he's attained celebrity status.

I guess it depends on what part of the country you're in as to Criss' fame/celebrity. Around here he's not recognized.

Do us a favor and try to break up your sentences into paragraphs or something other than run on. . . . .

Terry · Postby **Terry** » February 12th, 2009, 6:47 pm

Richard Kaufman wrote:I read the same story in, what was it, The National Enquirer. Do you believe everything you read in The National Enquirer?

That trash shouldn't line a bird's cage. . .now, News of the World is legit. . .

mai-ling · Postby **mai-ling** » February 12th, 2009, 7:01 pm

Jonathan Townsend wrote:
mai-ling wrote:I'm more curious of who will be the next Doug Henning...

That may have to wait till we get further past the ironic and into the post-ironic. Given where we are as far as transparency and congruent behavior... that could be a while. Settle for Marlyn Manson doing some tricks on stage?

oh no! i can't wait!!! I need to know ASAP.

why marilyn manson?

why not alice cooper?

Dustin Stinett · Postby **Dustin Stinett** » February 12th, 2009, 7:07 pm

Jonathan Townsend wrote:That may have to wait till we get further past the ironic and into the post-ironic. Given where we are as far as transparency and congruent behavior... that could be a while. Settle for Marlyn Manson doing some tricks on stage?

While we are but humble magicians here, this interrogatory will tarry with JTs solipsism and the existential quagmire in which he manifestly finds himself entombed.

Jonathan,

Your perspicacious adumbration circumvents my sagacious acumen.

Perchance a de rigueur recapitulation is ineluctable?

Dustin

Dave V · Postby **Dave V** » February 12th, 2009, 7:18 pm

Well said! (whatever he said :confused: )

flynn · Postby **flynn** » February 12th, 2009, 7:32 pm

Terry wrote:
flynn wrote:You being naive is funnier. Every time I perform magic or tell someone that I do magic Criss Angel gets a mention. Even with the older folks. I've asked many adult which magician they've heard of or know of it's Criss like 10 to 1 over everybody else. The others that get a mention is almost even between Copperfield and Blaine, although alot of people don't remember David Blaines name. I purposely dont ask the younger set cause that would probably be like 100 to 1. I'm not a Criss Angel fan. If I were gonna catch some shows at Vegas I would probably watch others probably Copperfield, Mac King, Burton, Penn and Teller or a hypnotist first before I go see Believe. The exact question I ask is Name a magician? It can be a famous magician or whoever comes to mind. I've been asking people ever since there was a thread on here last spring about how good Criss was and why or how he got famous. Now I know most magicians wont give him props because of his chops or because he uses camera tricks or whatever, but with the general public he's attained celebrity status.

I guess it depends on what part of the country you're in as to Criss' fame/celebrity. Around here he's not recognized.

Do us a favor and try to break up your sentences into paragraphs or something other than run on. . . . .

You right I've got a run on paragraph going. (If theres such a thing)

Kevin Connolly · Postby **Kevin Connolly** » February 12th, 2009, 7:41 pm

Where in the hell is my dictionary!! :cry:

flynn · Postby **flynn** » February 12th, 2009, 7:51 pm

I couldnt understand J Townsend post either but at least I knew the words he was using. :D

ChristianCagigal · Postby **ChristianCagigal** » February 12th, 2009, 8:03 pm

I did a blog about this topic a while back. This is before primary season during the elections. It's not just about magicians...

I'll stop trying to qualify it.
Here it is:
http://christiancagigal.blogspot.com/20 ... field.html

Hope you like it.

C

Kevin Connolly · Postby **Kevin Connolly** » February 12th, 2009, 8:11 pm

I understand Jonathan's post. It's Dustin's post that has forced me from using the English language again. :o

Kevin
(who is signing up for Grunting 101) :cry:

magicam · Postby **magicam** » February 12th, 2009, 9:03 pm

Jonathan Townsend wrote:That may have to wait till we get further past the ironic and into the post-ironic. ...

You're already as far beyond "post ironic" as one can get.

David Vamer · Postby **David Vamer** » February 12th, 2009, 9:18 pm

>>>>>I've discovered that things which are "common knowledge" are often not true. Have you spoken to the mother of his so-called children? Have you spoken to David himself and discussed his "children?"

Anyway, who gives a crap. It's like telling me that so and so is gay, or so and so is dating so and so. I could care less. If he's got a couple of kids and a tootsie living in some home in Vegas is it really our business? Don't you have better things to think about? >>>>>

You seem to think his kids are some kind of scandal. David's son is old enough to know who his father is, and frequently comes to the theater. Why WOULDN'T he potentially be the one to take his father's place, someday? It would be great to see a new magical dynasty along the lines of the Maskelyns or the Willards.

Not sure why that's "Enquirer" material...

Jonathan Townsend · Postby **Jonathan Townsend** » February 12th, 2009, 9:57 pm

mai-ling wrote:...
why marilyn manson?

why not alice cooper?

Alice Cooper and Doug Henning were contemporaries.
Last I looked AC is still touring :)