PETER JACKSON – EST. $550 MILLION

When it comes to the world of magic, David Copperfield remains one of its most legendary figures. Forbes describes him as being the most commercially successful—with credit to his talent of combining the art of storytelling and the wonders of illusion. In his 40-year-career, the illusionist has earned 11 Guinness World Records, has been knighted by the French Government, and is recognized as a Living Legend by the US Library of Congress.

David is the richest magician in the world. His annual income ranges from $40 – $60 million, largely due to his annual performance of about 515 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. As of July 2018, he officially became a billionaire for the first time. After Las Vegas closed in 2020 because of the coronavirus, David did not lay off his staff, continued to pay all salaries. Quite the feat for “Davino the Boy Magician,” who at 12 managed to become the youngest person the Society of American Magicians has admitted into their fold.