Finding the Soul of an Idea

16 May 2023 · 0 min

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This is a YouTube interview titled "Finding the Soul of an Idea" (uploaded by Clegg) featuring magician David Copperfield. The excerpt highlights his status as a highly successful illusionist (11 Guinness World Records), mentions landmark illusions (Great Wall of China; making the Statue of Liberty 'disappear'), and includes personal reflections on fear, career longevity, and familial concern about his choice of profession. The recording date is May 16, 2023.

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May 16, 2023

Great Wall of China (walk-through) and the Statue of Liberty (made to disappear).

You think it's harder to find the truth as you become more successful.
100%, but you learn to say, okay, I appreciate that, but now, come on.
Is one of the most popular illusionists. He's earned 11 Guinness World Records.
The most successful commercial magician of all time. He's walked through.
The Great Wall of China. He's made the Statue of Liberty disappear. Give it up for the legendary David Copperfield.
To have a career this long is rare in Hollywood. As you know, it's.
All based on fear. It's all based on fear. You know, my mother, you know, didn't want me to do this, right? It was a big fear that I would not have a job. So I had to prove to myself that maybe it's possible.
Is it still as joyful today as it was 20 years ago? 30 years, 40 years ago.