Is magician David Copperfield the next great billionaire?

LONDON. Sepptember 27. KAZINFORM The greatest magic trick the world's top illusionist ever pulled was quietly amassing a fortune. An $800 million fortune, to be exact, according to Forbes .
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You read that right. How has David Copperfield, a Las Vegas show man, build a nearly $1 billion empire?

Copperfield was a fierce success in the 90s, long before the rise of modern magicians such as David Blaine, Criss Angel and Dynamo.

Now 57, a veteran of the magic circuit, Copperfield is quietly an uber-success on the back of his years in Vegas, revenue from TV specials, DVDs, memorabilia and - more recently - an impressive real estate portfolio.

Forbes reports that in addition to him making the Statue of Liberty disappear, Copperfield has pulled one giant, golden rabbit out of the hat and joined Forbes' 400 list of "Ones to Watch".

The 15-person list includes, entrepreneurs and entertainers on the verge of cracking nine figures, and the self-made magician is nearing the $1 billion mark.

Copperfield is joined on the elite list by Madonna ($500 million) and pro golfer Phil Mickelson ($325).

Source: www.news.au.com

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