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Quiz about Life and Times of David Copperfield

Life and Times of David Copperfield Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to the greatest modern day magician, David Copperfield. I enjoyed creating this quiz and I hope that you enjoy taking it! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by NalaMarie. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
NalaMarie

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
56,002

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
508

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is David's birth name? Hint

David Seth Kotkin

David Kevin Copperfield

David Copperfield

David Keith Kotkin

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Question 2 of 10

2. What famous model was he once engaged to? Hint

Niki Taylor

Cindy Crawford

Claudia Schiffer

Elle MacPherson

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the foundation he created for disabled people? Hint

Magic Unlimited

Life, Love, Magic

Project Magic

Destination Magic

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the book that is a 'sequel' to his first book 'David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible'? Hint

'David Copperfield's Beyond Imagination'

'David Copperfield's World of Illusion'

'David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible II'

'David Copperfield's Dreams and Escapes'

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Question 5 of 10

5. True or False: David is the 13th highest paid performer in the world as of October 2001?

Answer: (True or False ... T or F)

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long did it take David to develop the illusion 'Flying'? Hint

7 years

7 days

7 weeks

7 months

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Question 7 of 10

7. How old was David when he taught magic at N.Y.U.? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Yes or No: David dropped out of Fordham University to kickstart his career with a lead role in 'The Magic Man'?

Answer: (Yes or No ... Y or N)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 'project' led him to magic?

Answer: (1 word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what month and year was David born? Hint

December 1955

November 1957

September 1956

October 1958

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is David's birth name?

Answer: David Seth Kotkin

David Seth Kotkin was born on the 16th day of September in the year 1956.

2. What famous model was he once engaged to?

Answer: Claudia Schiffer

They ended their 5 year engagement in November 1999 because their work got in the way of their relationship.

3. What is the name of the foundation he created for disabled people?

Answer: Project Magic

Project Magic is a rehabilitative program established in March of 1982 to strengthen dexterity and motor skills in disabled patients using 'sleight-of-hand' magic as a form of therapy. It is currently implemented in over 1,100 hospitals in over 30 countries.

4. What is the name of the book that is a 'sequel' to his first book 'David Copperfield's Tales of the Impossible'?

Answer: 'David Copperfield's Beyond Imagination'

His first book is an anthology of original fiction set in the world of magic and illusion.

5. True or False: David is the 13th highest paid performer in the world as of October 2001?

Answer: True

According to Forbes magazine, he is the thirteenth highest paid performer in the world.

6. How long did it take David to develop the illusion 'Flying'?

Answer: 7 years

The average time it takes David to create an illusion from conception to performance is 2 and a half years. Although it took a little over 7 years for 'Flying' to be perfected.

7. How old was David when he taught magic at N.Y.U.?

Answer: 16

He began performing magic professionally when he was 12 and also taught magic at N.Y.U. when he was just 16 years old. David is also the youngest person to be entered into the Society of American Magicians.

8. Yes or No: David dropped out of Fordham University to kickstart his career with a lead role in 'The Magic Man'?

Answer: Yes

9. What 'project' led him to magic?

Answer: ventriloquism

David Copperfield was a quiet child, who came out of his shell when he picked up ventriloquism at the age of 10, which led him to magic.

10. In what month and year was David born?

Answer: September 1956

His birth date is September 16, 1956.

Source: Author NalaMarie

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