Copperfield began his professional career performing in various cabaret venues. His first TV appearances were on the
Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. His big break in TV earned him appearances on
Wogan and
Cliff and Friends.
Three of a Kind ran from 1981 to 1983. After that, Copperfield worked on his own shows,
Coppers & Co and
Copperfield Comedy Company. He then worked on
cruise liners as an entertainer under the name "David Copperfield – Not the Magician" (distinguishing himself from the American
illusionist of the same name), including the
QE2 on its final voyage to
Dubai. In addition to comedy he sings, plays the violin, piano, guitar and mandolin and performs
ventriloquism. He is particularly renowned for his acclaimed version of "
Classical Gas". ==References==