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How did David Copperfield make the Statue of Liberty vanish?

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How did David Copperfield make the Statue of Liberty vanish?

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Dear Straight Dope: As you no doubt know, David Copperfield is a master illusionist. Magic tricks are just that–tricks. However, there is one I just don’t understand. David apparently made several hundred people not see the Statue of Liberty. How the heck did he do that? He obviously did not make it disappear, it was, is, and always has been there–but why couldn’t the crowd (and the TV) see it? Thanks, O Masterful Knowing One!! — erniel, via the Internet Magicians are a snotty lot. Imagine, not wanting to reveal their secrets to their loyal fans! How dare they? Of course, being one of Cecil’s loyal followers, I first tried the David Copperfield Website. After going through the introductory screens and being bombarded with far too many images of a “mysterious” David, I saw a few GIFs of this illusion. Did he spill any secrets? Nope! I next tried “The Amazing Ralph”, who promised to reveal the secrets of this magical feat. His explanation? David palmed the Statue of Liberty. OK, Ralph.

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