Posted on 04/19/2018 2:02:32 PM PDT by Red Badger
Gavin Cox, from Kent, claims he suffered lasting brain and body injuries after falling over during the "Lucky #13" vanishing act.
Magician David Copperfield has been forced to reveal the secret of one of his signature tricks after being sued by an injured British audience member.
Gavin Cox, from Kent, claims he suffered lasting brain and body injuries after agreeing to take part in the "Lucky #13" illusion in 2013.
Mr Cox, who had previously cooked for the Royal Family, has not worked since he fell over while being led through a secret passageway at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The 57-year-old and 12 other volunteers were taking part in an illusion in which they appeared to vanish on stage, before re-emerging later at the back of the theatre.
Mr Cox claims he was injured when he was "hurried with no guidance or instruction through a dark area under construction, with cement dust and debris causing him to slip and fall".
The audience member was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder but claims he suffered chronic pain, headaches and confusion when he returned to the UK. Gavin Cox slipped during the performance at the MGM Grand hotel Image: Gavin Cox slipped during the performance at the MGM Grand
Mr Cox, who was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury and needed two fusion surgeries on his neck and shoulder, claims he has paid out more than $400,000 (£282,000) in medical expenses.
He is seeking unspecified damages in the lawsuit, which also names the MGM Grand, show producer Backstage Employment and Referral, and building firm Construction Management.
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Mr Cox is going to make David Copperfield’s money dissappear.
Don’t know if he’s out for a buck or what, but speaking from firsthand experiences, brain injuries can be a nightmare of unseen suffering.
You look fine after a while.
But you ain’t.
At least he didnt ask the audience member to make “this pencil disappear” like in the Dark Knight..
But that's not the point...IF in fact his injuries are legit...David should pick up the tab...plus pain and suffering.
David has made a big mistake, allowing this case to drag out for so long. This happened almost five years ago. If the damages are legitimate and directly linked to the event, the five year wait gives the impression that Copperfield was not too concerned with the accident. Juries like to punish corporations or entertainers who seem out of touch and without empathy for how they have affected average people.
I thought the UK had free socialized medicine for everyone. Where did the medical expenses come from? Oh, maybe he opted for private hospital care instead of the government healthcare?
DannyTN wrote:
“Mr Cox is going to make David Copperfield’s money dissappear.”
LOL!
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“The court heard how the Lucky #13 vanishing act starts with the audience members in a cage.
A curtain is then drawn around it before assistants lead the volunteers through passageways, out of the venue, back indoors, through an MGM Resort kitchen, and then into the rear of the theatre. They then make a dramatic reappearance during the finale.”
WHAT? You mean it’s FAKE?
/s
He wasn’t in England, it happened at the MGM in Las Vegas.
How many people through the years have participated in lucky 13? How were their secrecy guaranteed?
Weird Al.
LOL Excellent!
That’s nuffin.
I hand my Wife my debit card on her way to town, 40 miles away I can watch my Bank account balance disappear.
The article isn't absolutely clear, but I don't think that he had two fusions in the U.S. prior to returning to the UK.
Know that experience well...
For some reason, I like this gif! lol
Love Weird Al. He’s the best!
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