Best of David Copperfield quotes

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Best of David Copperfield quotes

David Copperfield, the world's best-known illusionist turns 60 today - but since he says he's discovered the fountain of youth, we'll let him have his say, shall we?

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Published: Fri 16 Sep 2016, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Fri 16 Sep 2016, 2:00 AM

"Magic came very easy for me when I was a kid. When I was 8 years old I started doing it, and by the time I was 12, I was already published in magic books."

"It is the unspoken ethic of all magicians to not reveal the secrets."

"I act like I'm 14, if you haven't figured that out yet."

"Dreams are illusions, and we can't let go of them because we would be dead."

"I have always been interested in pushing magic forward."

"The real secret of magic lies in the performance."

"Magic and new technology have always walked hand in hand - even back in the days of Robert Houdin."

"I try to help people realise their dreams by using magic to tell stories that educate, move, and inspire."

"The audiences are what keep me enthusiastic."

"You can feel better about yourself in a very short period of time depending on the kind of magic that you are doing."

"I discovered something amazing, which has caused a lot of controversy - the fountain of youth. I have to keep it a secret!"

"For my father, being kind was natural... I have to really work at it. I love competing and winning, conquest - not words you usually associate with kindness."


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