David Copperfield to announce shock retirement?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Copperfield created a stir on Sunday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Copperfield fans. Speculation had been rife that the American illusionist best known for his show The Magic of David Copperfield, will announce his retirement from all public activities, at age 69, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 23/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an illusionist isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an illusionist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDavid

For a little while on Sunday evening, #ThankYouDavid was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouDavid.”
— @DesireePlum, 22 Feb 2026
“Didn't David Copperfield retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 22 Feb 2026

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