Top 10 Richest Magicians in the World and Their Net Worth (2022)

Who is the richest magician in the world? The richest magician in the world is David Copperfield with an estimated net worth of $875 million.

Anyone who doesn’t like magic? leaving the public in a mysterious way in awe. However, performing a magic trick is challenging. But have you ever wondered how much money the best magicians of today are making?

The world’s most well-known and astounding magicians or master illusionists are among those we’ve listed below. They have accumulated sizeable net worths as a result of their skill and commitment to perfecting their “tricks,” which they are known for.

The world of magic is one where concealing the truth from the unaided eye requires speed, precision, and perfect timing. We’ve put together this list of the richest magicians in the world for you with the help of Celebritynetworth, and other websites.

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1. David Copperfield $875 million

David Copperfield, who is estimated to have a total net worth of $875 million as of 2022, he is the richest magician in the world.

Copperfield, who is arguably this century’s greatest magician, is also the most financially successful performer of magic. After 40 years, he is still going strong and his shows have earned over $4.5 million in total.

The centerpiece of David Copperfield’s shows is his elaborate illusions. His most well-known trick involved making the Statue of Liberty vanish in front of millions of viewers at home and tourists in 1983.

Another of his well-known magic trick involved making a large group of spectators vanish from the stage and then reappear at the theater’s rear.

A participant who claimed to have been injured as a result of the trick filed a lawsuit against Copperfield in 2018 for damages. Although Copperfield was found to have been negligent, the court ultimately decided that he was not financially liable for the injuries suffered by the British tourist.

Watch David Copperfield performing his magical trick below

David Copperfield’s Favourite Quote

“Never,” said my aunt, “be mean in anything; never be false; never be cruel. Avoid those three vices, Trot, and I can always be hopeful of you.” “I never could have done what I have done, without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination to concentrate myself on one object at a time.”

2. Penn & Teller $400 million

The second on the list of the richest magicians in the world is Penn and Teller also known as ‘The bad boys of magic’. with an estimated net worth of $4oo million, “the bad boys of magic” have been performing for over 40 years, and their home theater at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas continues to host sold-out performances.

Along with their performance in Vegas, Penn & Teller also host the well-liked television program Penn & Teller: Fool Us on the CW, in which magicians perform tricks for Penn & Teller in the hope that the duo won’t be able to deduce the secret to the magic.

The pair has made numerous guest appearances on numerous shows, as well as in movies and television specials. Despite the fact that performing magic is what they do for a living, the premise of their show is that they detest it.

They will usually explain how they perform most of their tricks, but once they do, their audience realizes that it only makes them more curious about how it was performed.

Watch Penn & Teller performing their magical trick below

Penn & Teller’s Favourite Quote

“There is no god, and that’s the simple truth’.

“What I have a problem with is not so much religion or god, but faith’.

“Atheism is a religion like not collecting stamps is a hobby.”

“Nobody that has seen a baby born can believe in god for a second’.

3. Siegfried and Roy $120 million

Siegfried and Roy also known as the “Masters of the Impossible” are ranked number three on the list of the richest magicians in the world with a total net worth of $120 million.

With their entertaining views of their white lions and tigers, this magic-wielding pair is regarded as the most well-known magicians of all time.

The pair appeared at the Mirage Resort and Casino, which rose to become known as the most popular show in Las Vegas, up until Roy’s injury in 2003 when their white tiger, Montecore, bit him on the back of his neck, effectively ending his career.

Watch Siegfried and Roy performing their magical trick below

Siegfried and Roy’s Favourite Quote

“In all of us there is an elusive melody which when heard and followed leads to the fulfillment of our fondest dreams”

“To make others believe what you want them to believe, you must first believe it yourself”.

4. Lance Burton $100 million

Lance was only five years old when he first developed an interest in magic. One of his performances was for a neighborhood child. On shows like The Tonight Show and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, he has made appearances.

The Kentucky-born magician had already made a name for himself as one of the best in the world before signing a record-breaking contract at the Monte Carlo Resort in Las Vegas back in 1994.

In 1982, Burton won the FISM competition—the highest honor in magic. He was the youngest person to ever do it (and was also the first American to win a such competition)

Burton, the fourth richest magician in the world recently brought a stage show to the Wild Horse Pass Casino in Phoenix, despite the fact that he is currently retired from performing full-time.

Watch Lance Burton performing his magical trick in the year 2000 below

Lance Burton’s Favourite Quote

“Perform as many times as you can in front of people you don’t know.”

“One of the funniest lines in my show was written for me by Alan Bursky. I really want to learn this routine!”

5. Criss Angel Mindfreak $50 million

Criss Angel, who is best known for hosting the A&E television program Criss Angel Mindfreak, collaborated with Cirque du Soleil to produce the shows Criss Angel Believe and Criss Angel Mindfreak Live at the Luxor in Las Vegas. He performs with street magic and stunts.

In order to accommodate his new show, Angel relocated to a new theater at the Planet Hollywood casino in Las Vegas in 2018.

Watch Criss Angel Mindfreak performing his magical trick below

Criss Angel Mindfreak’s Favourite Quote

• “When the mind, body, and spirit work together I believe anything is possible.”

• “What you see is what you get.”

• “When the mind, body, and spirit work as one, anything is possible.”

• “Pain is a beautiful thing. When you feel pain, you know you’re alive.”

6. Neil Patrick Harris $50 million

Neil Patrick Harris is not only an actor who has appeared on shows like How I Met Your Mother and Doogie Howser, M.D., but he is also a magician and one of the richest magicians in the world.

He previously held the position of president of the Magic Castle Board of Directors in Hollywood. Harris hosted the 2008 World Magic Awards on October 11, 2008, after winning the Tannen’s Magic Louis Award in 2006.

Additionally, Harris served as the executive producer of Derek DelGaudio’s magic show, In & Of Itself, which was staged off-Broadway in 2017 and was directed by Frank Oz. Both shows starred Helder Guimaraes and Derek DelGaudio.

He has pulled off a number of magic tricks for famous people, including folding a two-dollar bill for Oprah and bending a spoon on “ELLEN.”

Neil Patrick Harris is a magician, but he made most of his money from acting. His estimated net worth is $50 million.

Watch Neil Patrick Harris performing his magical trick below

Neil Patrick Harris’s Favourite Quote

• “When I’m Sad I stop being sad, and be awesome instead.”

• “There’s a kid in the middle of nowhere who’s sitting there living for Tony performances”.

• “But magic is like pizza: even when it’s bad, it’s pretty good.”

7. David Blain $40 million

Another world magician on the list of the richest magicians in the world and who is well known for what he does best is David Blain. His current net worth is estimated to be around $40 million as of 2022.

By introducing a simplified version of magic at its core, David Blaine came to represent the opposite of the glitz and glamor (and over-the-top cheesy showmanship) that contributed to the definition of magic in the 1980s.

From Buried Alive (1999) to his live-streamed Ascension (2020) feat, David Blaine ascended to a height of about three miles above sea level using only balloons, without the use of any special protective gear, while occasionally breathing through an oxygen valve he had stowed in his harness, before descending back to Earth on a parachute.

The magician traveled the streets of America in his 1997 television special, David Blaine: Street Magic, wowing onlookers with his magic tricks.

Watch David Blain performing his magical trick below

David Blain’s Favourite Quote

“But as they say about sharks, it’s not the ones you see that you have to worry about, it’s the ones you don’t see”.

“I don’t think you can say something is or isn’t magic. That’s what was cool about Houdini, because he was a magician who had a magic show, but he was also an escape artist, and they kind of, over time, blended together. They both kind of enhance each other, I think”.

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8. Hans Klo $25 million

Have you ever seen or heard of the “fastest magician in the world”? Hans Klo, however, is not only among the richest magicians in the world, but he is also the fastest at performing magic tricks.

For his magic show, Hans Klok has arguably the biggest audience. His NBC-produced show was broadcast live from Caesars Palace to more than 60 million viewers in 1994 when he gave his first performance along the Strip in Las Vegas.

An 18-carat gold World Trophy appeared out of thin air in a glass cage in front of 500 million football fans from 152 nations during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

Watch Hans Klo performing his magical trick below

Hans Klo’s Favourite Quote

“Those who don’t believe in magic may never find it”.

9. Uri Geller $20 million

Geller, whose career has lasted more than 40 years, is well known for his spoon-bending magic trick.

In the 1970s, Uri Geller gained fame by showcasing his distinctive brand of “magic” on various television programs. Geller claimed to be psychic and bent spoons to show off his psychokinetic abilities.

In his performances, Geller blurs the distinction between ordinary illusions and psychokinetic abilities by utilizing illusions and magic tricks. Naturally, a lot of skeptics, like James Randi, fought against Geller’s claims and insisted that his demonstrations could be explained and repeated using magical principles. However, there was a strong desire for belief.

with a net worth of $20 million, Uri Geller is the Ninth richest magician in the world.

Watch Uri Geller performing his magical trick below

Uri Geller’s Favourite Quote

“I believe in past lives but I know nothing about mine and I don’t want to know. I live in the present, taking one day at a time. Our meaning is to make our little planet Earth a better place to live, to stop wars, disarm nuclear missiles, to stop diseases, AIDS, plague, cancer and to stop pollution”.

10. The Amazing Johnathan $15 million

John Edward Szeles with the stage name”The Amazing Johnathan”, also known as “The Freddy Krueger of Comedy,” ranks last among the top 10 richest magicians in the world with a net worth of $15 million.

Audiences frequently found it difficult to cover their eyes to protect them from the horror because they were laughing so hard, and he frequently combined his distinctive brand of dark humor with blood and gore on stage.

The Amazing Jonathan joined Psychic Tanya onstage to round out the act, and the two of them put on a hilarious satirical performance of the typical Vegas performers one would typically see on the Strip.

The Amazing Jonathan retired from performing after receiving a fatal heart condition diagnosis, but he has since disproven the predictions of his doctors and is resuming his magic.

The first screening of a documentary about The Amazing Jonathan took place at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

Watch The Amazing Johnathan performing his magical trick below

The Amazing Johnathan’s Favourite Quote

“Ever helped a Magician before? No? Well, you’re not helping one now, either!”

“Ever blow bubbles when you were a kid? Well, he’s back in town and looking for you!”

Summary

Top 10 Richest Magicians in the World and Their Net Worth

Here is a summary of the Top 10 Richest Magicians in the World and their net worth

1. David Copperfield $875 million
2. Penn & Teller $400 million
3. Siegfried and Roy $120 million
4. Lance Burton $100 million
5. Criss Angel Mindfreak $50 million
6. Neil Patrick Harris $50 million
7. David Blain $40 million
8. Hans Klo $25 million
9. Uri Geller $20 million
10. The Amazing Johnathan $15 million

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