How much is David Copperfield Worth? David Copperfield Net Worth in 2026

By the Alux Research Team. How we estimate net worth

David Copperfield’s net worth is estimated at $1.05 billion as of October 2026. The American illusionist ended his 25-year MGM Grand residency in Las Vegas with a final show on April 30, 2026, and teased a larger project to come.

Net worth	$1.05 billion
Estimated annual income	Mainly from Las Vegas shows, touring and TV specials
Born	Born September 16, 1956, in Metuchen, New Jersey (age 70)
Country	United States
Occupations / sources of wealth	Illusionist, entertainer, collector of magic artifacts
Known for	Vanishing the Statue of Liberty and walking through the Great Wall of China

How much is David Copperfield worth in 2026?

David Copperfield’s net worth is estimated at $1.05 billion, a figure that reflects decades of sold-out shows, TV specials, touring and asset ownership.

It is an estimate and published figures vary.

David Copperfield in 2026: what they’ve been up to

• March 2026: Announced the MGM Grand residency would end with a final show on April 30, after 25 years.
• April 30, 2026: Performed his last MGM Grand show.
• 2026: Teased a larger project following the residency.

How David Copperfield makes money

• Las Vegas residency: About 15 shows a week at the MGM Grand as of 2024.
• Touring and TV specials: 17 CBS and other specials between 1977 and 2001.
• Broadway: Dreams and Nightmares broke box office records in 1996.
• Assets: He bought eleven Bahamian islands in 2006, renamed the Islands of Copperfield Bay.

Career timeline

1. 1972: Begins his professional career.
2. 1977: The Magic of ABC, the first of his TV specials.
3. 1982: Founds Project Magic, using sleight of hand as rehabilitation therapy.
4. 1983: Makes the Statue of Liberty disappear on TV.
5. 1984: Levitates over the Grand Canyon.
6. 1986: Walks through the Great Wall of China.
7. 1991: Purchases the Mulholland Library, the core of his International Museum and Library of the Conjuring Arts.
8. 1996: Broadway show Dreams and Nightmares breaks box office records.
9. 2006: Buys eleven Bahamian islands.
10. 2015: Inducted into New York City’s Ride of Fame.
11. 2019: Makes the missing star of the Star-Spangled Banner flag reappear on Flag Day.
12. 2026: Ends the MGM Grand residency.

Early life and background

David Seth Kotkin was born in Metuchen, New Jersey, to Rebecca, an insurance adjuster, and Hyman Kotkin, who owned a men’s haberdashery. He began performing magic as Davino the Boy Magician at about age ten and, at 12, became the youngest person admitted to the Society of American Magicians.

At 16 he taught a magic course at New York University. He enrolled at Fordham University at 18, left after three weeks to play the lead in the musical The Magic Man in Chicago, and took the stage name David Copperfield from the Dickens novel.

David Copperfield net worth FAQ

What is David Copperfield’s net worth?

David Copperfield’s net worth is estimated at $1.05 billion as of October 2026.

How does David Copperfield make money?

From Las Vegas residency shows, touring, television specials and asset investments.

How old is David Copperfield?

David Copperfield was born on September 16, 1956, so he is 70 years old.

Where is David Copperfield from?

He was born in Metuchen, New Jersey.

What is David Copperfield doing now?

His MGM Grand residency ended on April 30, 2026, and he has teased a larger project.

How is David Copperfield’s net worth estimated?

It is estimated from reported show revenue, TV earnings and assets, so it is approximate.

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How we estimate net worth

Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.

Last updated: October 2026.