Interview with David

　　He was a master magician by the age of 16. His showmanship transformed a vaudeville* sideshow into a modern entertainment. David Copperfield is synonymous* with magic. He has performed for more people than any other illusionist in history, including the legendary Harry Houdini. He revolutionized magic, making it a spectacle* on a grand scale and astounding* millions with his seemingly impossible tricks. Q: You do almost 500 performances a year. Do you ever think of slowing down? A: Well, fortunately, I love what I do, so even with this schedule, I never tire of performing in my chosen profession, the Art of Magic! Q: When did you first become interested in magic?A: I became interested in magic at an early age. I learned a card trick from my grandfather when I was 7, which involved four aces*. Unfortunately, my grandfather passed away* before he ever got to see me do it for the public. Q: What advice do you give to up-and-coming magicians? A: For those that aspire to a life in the Art of Magic, I would say, “Practice, practice, practice, and never consider anything impossible!” Q: After years of performing magic, how do you keep the illusions fresh? A: One of the new illusions is to vanish* 13 randomly* selected people from the audience and make them vanish from the stage. This was a very difficult task and took many years to perfect. However, many of those that vanish have been known to reappear in strange places. Without giving away any secrets, participants* are as amazed as the audiences themselves!

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