David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2003 Imagine if you could win the lottery, travel to your perfect place in the blink of an eye, own your dream car, turn back the hands of time or reunite re·u·nite tr. & intr.v. re·u·nit·ed, re·u·nit·ing, re·u·nites To bring or come together again. reunite Verb [-niting, -nited with a lost loved one. It all becomes a reality, every night. True to its title, "Grand Illusion," produced by Magic Arts & Entertainment and Clear Channel Entertainment (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there ), is the logical, and incredible evolution of this conjurer's art. David Copperfield's goal in "Grand Illusion" is to take one's dreams (and maybe a few nightmares) and make them become reality using his state of the art wizardry wiz·ard·ry n. pl. wiz·ard·ries 1. The art, skill, or practice of a wizard; sorcery. 2. a. A power or effect that appears magical by its capacity to transform: . "For magic to be relevant," explains Copperfield, "it has to evolve so it keeps up with, or even surpasses, the best film and theater. I want to base my work on what people really dream about. Most of us don't dream of pulling a rabbit out of a hat. But what affects people is realizing personal dreams, dreams almost everyone shares, that they thought were impossible. In the cinema, the audience watches the characters' dreams come true." Copperfield adds, "In `Grand Illusion,' the audiences get to watch their dreams come true, live, before their very eyes and in three dimensions. It's an interactive experience of wish fulfillment wish fulfillment n. In psychoanalytic theory, the satisfaction of a desire, need, or impulse through a dream or other exercise of the imagination. . Nothing like it has been done before. `Grand Illusion' deals with real people who dream of being reunited "Reunited" was a #1 hit in the United States in 1979 by the Washington, D.C.-based group Peaches & Herb. Preceded by "Heart of Glass" by Blondie Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 5 1979 Succeeded by "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer with a loved one they thought they'd never see again and making it happen, instantly, in front of three or four thousand people who witness the event and see that it's real." Expounding ex·pound v. ex·pound·ed, ex·pound·ing, ex·pounds v.tr. 1. To give a detailed statement of; set forth: expounded the intricacies of the new tax law. 2. further, Copperfield says, "`Grand Illusion' was partly inspired by an unfulfilled wish of my grandfather's that a lot of people share: winning the lottery and finally owning that one special thing you always dreamed of. We call it an `intimate' evening of grand illusion partly because it's interactive. In one of the pieces, for example, the audience discovers how to predict lottery numbers that will come up that night. They get to participate in illusions that blur the line between magic and reality." Show highlights include: REUNION Here a member of the audience takes the trip of his or her life. In "Reunion," a person who has longed for reconciliation with a loved one realizes their dream, through one of the most startling star·tle v. star·tled, star·tling, star·tles v.tr. 1. To cause to make a quick involuntary movement or start. 2. To alarm, frighten, or surprise suddenly. See Synonyms at frighten. , affecting illusions ever devised. While standing on a crane arm with Copperfield, suspended over the heads of the audience, the person vanishes impossibly, only to reappear moments later in the freely selected location of their dreams. From Hackensack to Honolulu, the person's "dream" location is where they magically arrive. "Reunion" is an illusion so challenging, that Copperfield employs proof that would make Johnnie Cochran Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.[1] (October 2, 1937 – March 29, 2005) was an African American lawyer best known for his role in the legal defense during the O. J. Simpson murder case. envious. KILLER In an "unplugged" moment of pure sleight-of-hand, Copperfield performs "close-up" magic with a lethal black African scorpion scorpion, any arachnid of the order Scorpionida with a hollow poisonous stinger at the tip of the tail. Scorpions vary from about 1/2 in. to about 6 in. (1–15 cm) long; most are from 1 to 3 in. (2.5–7.6 cm) long. . One of the most original, startling -- and dangerous -- effects ever, this unforgettable display of sleight-of-hand presents Copperfield with a true challenge to his will and dexterity, in a test not to be tried at home. SHORTSCHANGE Here Copperfield steps, hilariously, into the Victoria's Secret For the Sonata Arctica single, see Victoria's Secret (song) Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of high quality lingerie and beauty products.[2] catalogue, a dream of guys across the world. He persuades two female volunteers from the audience to lend him a "personal item of clothing" for a magical exchange David never tires of performing. Perhaps most amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. of all, this is an effect suitable for the whole family. No kidding. SQUEEZEBOX squeeze·box n. An accordion. Copperfield takes liposuction Liposuction Definition Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty or suction-assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat from under the skin. to a whole new level as the six foot one "King of Magic" gets squeezed into a bite-sized piece that could fit into a Prada shoe box. THE LOTTERY Inspired by David's grandfather's unfulfilled dream, "The Lottery" is an astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. epic of brain-busters. Copperfield involves the entire audience and shares his secret technique for predicting the winning numbers of "The Lottery." MAN VERSUS STEEL David walked through the Great Wall of China. This time, he'll do it a little slower. Instead of walking, he floats through solid steel, proving that dreams can dissolve barriers. THIRTEEN One of Copperfield's most heavily-requested creations, thirteen audience members chosen entirely at random vanish, leaving friends and family wondering whether to applaud or put their loved ones' faces on milk cartons. Their fears are allayed as the thirteen reappear, instantly, in the most surprising of places. "David Copperfield “Copperfield” redirects here. For other uses, see Copperfield (disambiguation). David Copperfield may refer to:
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