How Rich is Magician David Copperfield, Who Shocks with Multiple Sexual Assault Scandals?
On May 16, The Guardian and other major newspapers around the world released shocking news about a sexual assault case involving 67-year-old magician David Copperfield. The reported assaults spanned three decades, with 16 victims coming forward. More than half of the victims claimed they were assaulted between the ages of 15 and 18.
As one of the most famous magicians of all time, David Copperfield built his fame on performances such as making the Statue of Liberty disappear and walking through the Great Wall of China. However, perhaps his greatest achievement is the colossal fortune he has accumulated over his three-decade-long career.
According to Forbes, Copperfield has an estimated net worth of about $1 billion after many years of touring the world. During his peak years, the magician earned between $40 – $60 million annually, with most of his earnings coming from performances at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Since 2018, David Copperfield has achieved billionaire status and remains the richest magician on the planet.
With his vast fortune, Copperfield owns an extensive collection of magic tools and a large real estate portfolio, including 11 islands in the Bahamas and a resort there. This resort offers a luxurious experience, with nightly rental costs reaching up to $50,000 and a minimum stay requirement of four nights.
In addition to his properties in the Bahamas, Copperfield owns an $18 million mansion in Nevada and a luxurious four-story apartment in New York City, valued at approximately $60 million.
David Copperfield, whose real name is David Seth Kotkin, was born on September 16, 1956, in Metuchen, New Jersey. He began his journey into the world of magic at a young age and made history by becoming the youngest person ever admitted to the Society of American Magicians at the age of 12.
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