In Photos: The Magical World Of David Copperfield — forbes.com

The Las Vegas-based illusionist has broken 11 Guinness World Records, including the most tickets sold by a solo performer (trumping Elvis Prestley, Madonna and Michael Jackson). His Vegas shows and worldwide tours have grossed nearly $4 billion in ticket sales and a new MGM Grand Hotel & Casino show filled with new illusions will ensure that number keeps growing. It is set to debut before the end of 2013.  In addition to famed feats like making the Statue of Liberty disappear, Copperfield has a private Bahamian island retreat that he rents out to rich and famous visitors for $37,500 and up a night and a massive warehouse holding the world's largest museum of magic memorabilia in the world. 

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