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David Copperfield on the Past, Present, and Future of Magic.

Larry also weighs in on the Dave Chappelle controversy

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
David Copperfield Ride Of Fame Induction Ceremony Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Ride of Fame


Larry weighs in on his birthday, the Dave Chappelle controversy, and cancel culture. He then joins David Copperfield in Las Vegas to discuss his book History of Magic and his early days before becoming one of the world’s most successful magicians (13:39). David tells some of the stories behind his greatest illusions, like the Statue of Liberty vanishing (49:50), goes deep with Larry on the secrets of performing (1:03:15), and much, much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore
Guest: David Copperfield
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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