Broadway In Chicago Presents DAVID COPPERFIELD at the Cadillac Palace Theatre 5/7

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the David Copperfield: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION for an exclusive three performance engagement May 7 and May 8, 2010 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St. Chicago). Individual tickets for this magical show go on sale Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.

Imagine if you could win the lottery, travel to your perfect place in the blink of an eye, own your dream car, or turn back the hands of time. It all becomes a reality, every night.

True to its title, "Grand Illusion" is the logical and incredible evolution of this conjurer's art. Copperfield's goal in "Grand Illusion" is to take one's dreams (and maybe a few nightmares) and make them become reality using his state of the art wizardry.

"For magic to be relevant," explains Copperfield, "it has to evolve so it keeps up with, or even surpasses, the best film and theater. I want to base my work on what people really dream about. In the cinema the audience watches the characters' dreams come true. Most of us don't dream of pulling a rabbit out of a hat. But what affects people is realizing personal dreams, dreams almost everyone shares, that they thought were impossible. I show my audience every night that the impossible can happen."

Copperfield adds, "Grand Illusion" was partly inspired by an unfulfilled wish of my grandfather's that a lot of people share: winning the lottery and finally owning that one special thing you always dreamed of. We call it an ‘intimate' evening of grand illusion partly because it's interactive. In one of the pieces, for example, the audience discovers how to predict lottery numbers that will come up that night. They get to participate in illusions that blur the line between magic and reality." ?Copperfield delights audiences when he magically brings an ordinary necktie to life, only to find out the tie has a mind of its own! The show will also feature the spectacular and death defying feat of David attempting to walk through the rotating blades of a giant industrial fan - and live to tell the tale - "Grand Illusion" on a massive scale. For more information visit www.dcopperfield.com

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

KILLER
In an "unplugged" moment of pure sleight-of-hand Copperfield performs "close-up" magic with a lethal black African scorpion. One of the most original, startling-and dangerous-effects ever, this unforgettable display of sleight-of-hand presents Copperfield with a true challenge to his will and dexterity, in a test not to be tried at home.

SQUEEZEBOX
Copperfield takes liposuction to a whole new level as the six foot one "King of Magic" gets squeezed into the size of a Prada shoebox.

THE LOTTERY
Inspired by David's grandfather's unfilled dream, "The Lottery" is an astonishing epic of brain-busters. Copperfield involves the entire audience, and shares his secret technique for predicting the winning numbers of "The Lottery."

MAN VERSUS STEEL
David walked through the Great Wall of China. This time, he'll do it a little slower. Instead of walking, he floats through solid steel, proving that dreams can dissolve barriers.

THIRTEEN
One of Copperfield's most heavily-requested creations, thirteen audience members chosen entirely at random vanish, leaving friends and family wondering whether to applaud or call 911. Their fears are allayed as the thirteen reappear, instantly, in the most surprising of places.

"David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening Of Grand Illusion" is an affecting, life-changing event that reaches into the audiences' minds and hearts and takes them on a feast of wish fulfillment. Displaying his off-the-cuff brand of humor, Copperfield breaks new ground in "Grand Illusion" and takes his art to a grand yet intimate, personal yet universal dimension for an evening of wonders that will never be forgotten. *NOTE: ILLUSION LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Individual tickets to David Copperfield: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION are $30 - $59 and will go on sale on Friday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St. and 18 W. Monroe St.); the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000; all Ticketmaster retail locations (including Hot Tix and select Carson Pirie Scott, Coconuts and fye stores); and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com. Groups of 15 or more should call (312) 977-1710.

Performances of David Copperfield: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION
are as follows: Friday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 8 at4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.dcopperfield.com or www.BroadwayInChicago.com