David Copperfield's laser illusion

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This illusion was performed by David Copperfield in several magic shows. The magician or his assistant is cut by a "laser" into two or more parts and starts walking. It was invented by Steve Fearson, inventor of the "floating cigarette". He later sold the rights to perform the effect to David Copperfield, and Copperfield is the only performer doing this illusion.

[edit] References

Dawes, A. E., et al. Making Magic. London: Multimedia Books, Ltd, 1993.

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