David Copperfield Show
Category: Performing Arts [Edit]
MGM Grand, Hollywood Theatre3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
- Good for Kids: Yes
10 Reviews for David Copperfield Show
so he's doing the same tricks i've seen before...so he's arrogant about everything...so it's sort of cheesy and corny. i don't care - i loved this show!!
like most people, watching those darn tv specials with david copperfield kept me glued to the screen. remember making the train car disappear or walking through the great wall of china?? those specials were cheesy but i loved every minute!!
i've never been so excited for a show in vegas...watching all the "magic" and illusions in person was so much fun for me...made me nostalgic for those old tv specials. for people who say he's full of himself...uhm, he's always been like that! i think entertainers in general are that way...confidence is important obviously.
i'd see david copperfield over a cirque show any day...i know, i know - i must be lame! but i don't care...magic, whether is copperfield, lance burton, whomever it is...it's entertaining for you to watch!
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Dear Mr. Copperfield,
Here comes another letter from your little fan.
I watched your world tour show in Hong Kong when I was 6. You were so energetic, so passionate, so vivacious. I was so amazed that I dreamt of you that night.
And in summer 2008, I watched your show again. Mr. Copperfield, What happened to you?
I felt like you're just doing all those daily routines stolidly. Can't you just act like you're enjoying what you're doing? Come on, you're supposed to be an entertainer!
At least 3 of the tricks were exactly the same as the ones I saw 15 years ago! Same tricks, same jokes! What happened? If there's no improvements, make some changes at least!
And why did you have to show us videos before the show, bragging about how good you WERE? It just worsens the show. It gave us so much anticipation and then there comes the huge contrast. I was really disappointed. But I would still give you two stars. Because I know you could be better. You may just be too tired that night, which I really hope so.
Don't get me wrong, Mr. Copperfield. I still love you. And therefore I'm just worried about you.
P.S. three of my friends went on to the stage! I'm NOT happy!
Sincerely,
Jam C.
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I have one thing to say about David Copperfield... what a f!@#ing douche bag!! Okay so the only reason I went to see him was because I got discount tickets and I was w/ two girls who don't gamble, watch sports, or go to strip clubs (and we had already seen pretty much every other show on the strip).
When the show started, it was like 10 minutes of stupid ass headlines glamourizing how 'great' his magic is. I kept thinking, uhhh dumb ass, we already know who you are and that's why we came to the show you idiot! I've never seen as much self promotion EVER in a performer.
I'd say at most one or two tricks were even mildly amusing. Honestly, it's not worth paying that much money to watch a magician unless you're 5 years old and don't know any better. Copperfield's attempts at comedy were pretty pitiful as well.
For some reason throughout the show he felt compelled to show clips of himself from the 80's and early 90's sporting a huge mullett, almost realizing his glory days were way behind. In a further attempt to bolster his ego, he picked the hottest girls out of the crowd to be part of his stage cronies. Little did he realize he's old, balding, and washed up and prolly couldn't get a young hottie in a million years.
Prices approach $100, so save yourself the money and watch Cirque de Soleil instead. Hell, i'd almost rather watch fellow douche Criss 'mindfreak' Angel.
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When I was younger, I had a huge crush on David Copperfield. I don't know why, I just did - maybe something about those eyes... I watched every TV special he did. It was must see TV back then.
Cut to years later, I'm so excited to finally see him in person! David Copperfield Live! Wow! I walked through those double doors, and my heart dropped at the tiny size of that theater. Uh oh... not good.
Then David came on. Same black slacks, white t-shirt, and open denim shirt that he wore on his last TV special. But it was David Copperfield, so I sat back and tried to enjoy my drink (two drink minimum) as the show began.
Well, since I had seen his last special on TV, I realized that now I had just paid to see it again, only live. What the?! He couldn't come up with something new? Even the part of him finding some 'audience member's' father and reuniting them on the beach - saw it on TV. Same script.
I was so disappointed. I was a fan for almost 20 years - and then to be brought to reality like this? And you know what? I've never seen a less enthusiastic performance by someone who just pocketed $200 from us alone. David did not want to be there. He was just going through the dialog and the motions. No wonder they put him in that small theater.
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What a huge disappointment. After wanting to see DC for years, I wastfed $300 for three people to see this show. The ego-boosting videos, the lack of tricks, the lacklustre performance - this isn't the same man who walked through the Great Wall of China. The theater is small and cramped so all the tricks are small scale and easy to figure out. Next time I'll go to Hans Klok or Lance Burton instead - David is definitely passed him prime.
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When I was a young child, David Copperfield was my hero. He single-handedly made me want to become an illusionist at one point.
Fifteen years after I last saw one of Mr. Copperfield's televison specials, I finally went to go see him perform live at the MGM Grand! At the door, tix were about $100 bucks, but we were able to buy them for 75 at Tix4Tonite(the giant coke bottle next to M&M World).
The show itself was ok. i was very disappointed to see how cocky and arrogant he had become. And I dont remember him ever trying to be a comedian. He performed about 8 tricks, at most, with only 3 of them being "over-the-top".
I was lucky enough to go up on stage with David and be a part of his Lottery trick, which was an amazing experience. If I were still the hardcore fan I once was, i would have pissed my pants lol.
But it is obvious that David Copperfield is passed his prime. Had I seen any other magician, and had I not gone on stage, and had I paid full price, I would have given the overall experience and value 2 stars.
My husband and I just saw the show in Las Vegas end of April 2008, It was my first time seeing David and I was excited even though I read some negative reviews. I have to say that I really enjoyed myself. We were in row 2A which is really row 1 and touching the stage. I was approached as soon as I sat in my seat to be on stage to help!! For the 2nd illusion my husband and I were brought up on stage to help confirm that a steel plate was in fact, real. We were instructed to really cheer for David as he likes that, LOL. I was amazed by things that he did and how he did them and would recommend others to see this show. I have read lots of reviews that were accurate also. He does take his time to find the pretty ladies in the audience to participate. My husband called that one! Other than the few of the hot ladies chosen, all other people that participated were selected at random using frisbees or big silver balls. I think my seat being so close to the stage really may not be a benefit to "seeing the whole picture" and I did see some of the "tricks" if you know what I mean. Not sure if that was DAvid and his gang being sloppy or my angle from the stage. All in all, I would see it again and he kept the audience laughing also. I didn't see anyone leaving disappointed.
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Dear Mr. Copperfield:
I saw you perform ten years ago in Tokyo and you were brilliant. Sadly, your just completed show at the MGM in Las Vegas bordered on serious suckage.
Where's the magic? In 90 minutes (and $100 a person plus $12-17 a drink) we saw three great illusions and maybe five other tricks. That's a pace that would put Garrison Keillor to sleep. You bragged from the stage that Houdini's total repertoire was good for only two hours but you had developed 26 hours of material. My guess: Houdini's two hours weren't 60% filler. Get the hint.
And speaking of missing, what's up with you utter lack of stage presence? I understand you are trying to go casual, but its not working. Dumb jokes, constant leering at female volunteers from the audience and unceasing (4 videos plus lectures from the stage) reminders of your past achievements gets real old real quick. If you think I'm the only one annoyed read these 14 reviews http://www.rateitall.c... plus the others here on Yelp.
The performance I saw ten years ago had none of these problems. Maybe because it was a bigger venue (several thousand seats, not the 744 seats at the MGM) you tried to be grander, maybe because you feared a language barrier with the audience you didn't allow pointless drivel to be the focus of the performance. But mostly I think its because you wanted to put on a good show. And you got a great response without having your staff members go around the front row before the show demanding thunderous applause during the performance or coning the crowd into doing The wave for you.
My advice: Less bragging and more magic. If you are tired from your 300 some shows a year, take some well earned time off and come back strong. You've been great, be great again. And if you won't, Chriss Angel (Mind Freak) or any of a handful of young magicians is going to earn massive applause by making you disappear.
Your Fan,
Bill S.
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When I was younger, I loved those David Copperfield TV specials...the especially the one where he made the train disappear and all the interactive parts where he "tricks" you thru television. But now, after I watched the David Copperfield show at the MGM Grand this past Sunday night, I'm no longer wowed by the magician. Instead, I'm bored. The show was cheesy....no more mysterious persona....I guess he's getting too old and is now turning to jokes....bad jokes. I paid to see a magic show, not a comedy show, but I only got to see 2 or 3 really good illusions. The rest of the tricks were definitely not from the David Copperfield level of magic from the 90's....they were more like fillers to fill up the rest of the show.
It also didn't help that the Hollywood Theatre that the show took place at was small and old. My bf and I had to share a table with another couple, and we didn't mind, but it was obvious that all 4 of us could not sit comfortably with such little room to move. My chair legs got tangled with the chair in back of me and it was very hard for us to untangle it since there was hardly any room for us to pull the chairs apart. As we were about to enter the theatre, the usher scanned our tickets and my bf took a drink of water from a water bottle, after he put the top back on the usher literally took the bottle out of his hands. I understand we can't bring drinks in, but jeez lady, couldn't you have let him hand the bottle to you or throw it in the trash bin by himself?! You really did not have to grab it out of his hand!
Skip this show. I recently saw David Copperfield and was highly disappointed with the show and tricks. It felt like Copperfield didn't want to do the show. Copperfield came off very tired and bored. He completed the tricks without any enthusiasm. The worst part was when he showed a five minute long film in the middle of the set about how great his career has gone. I would recommend that you skip this show and see a Cirque Du Soleil performance.
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