|  | 1972 |  At age 17, David taught "the Art of Magic" at New York University. |
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|  | 1974 | | Created his own illusions in the musical "the Magic Man," in which David played the title role. |
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|  | 1976 | | I WAS BORN! ...not really related to David Copperfield at all...but just in case you wanted to know. |
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|  | 1977 | | David launched his television career and made "David Copperfield" a household name. |
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|  | 1979 | | David tested his acting abilities in the movie "Terror Train." |
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|  | 1980 | | David is the yougest magician ever to be awarded "Magician of the Year" by the Academy of Magical Arts. |
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 | 1981 | | David received the "Entertainer of the Year" Award, given by the American Guild of Variety Artists. |
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|  | 1982 | | "Project Magic" was started, which uses magic as physical therapy to strengthen dexterity. |
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|  | 1984 | | David became the first magician to get a long-term contract at the world-famous Ceasar's Palace in Las Vegas. |
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|  | 1986 | | David's TV special taped in China was the first American production team to do a live TV special from China. |
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|  | 1994 | | "Flying" was considered to be the greatest illusion ever staged. |
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|  | 1995 | | David became the only living magician to receive a star on the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame. |
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|  | 1996 | | David broke Broadway box office records with "Dreams and Nightmares." |
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