There are a number of magicians that have influenced my magic career. One of the most influential – and my all-time favorite magician – is David Copperfield. I think it is safe to say that he has had some level of influence on all current-day magicians. Oprah Winfrey calls him, "The greatest illusionist of our time." Copperfield started learning magic as a young kid and was an accomplished magician by the age of 12, when he was invited to join the Society of American Magician