7 of the richest magicians in the world – net worths, ranked: from Las Vegas stalwarts Penn & Teller to the legendary David Copperfield, and “clown” Hans Klok
From David Copperfield to David Blaine, and Lance Burton to Penn & Teller, we give you 7 of the wealthiest magicians and illusionists who astonish the world
They baffle audiences with their amazing tricks, creating alternate realities few people will ever figure out. Magicians and illusionists are always pushing the limits: whether it’s David Blaine risking his life with increasingly daring stunts, or the legendary Penn & Teller continuing to befuddle audiences 40-odd years after their debut, these performers have turned their talent into lucrative careers.
For any parent concerned that their child’s nerdy hobby is a waste of time, read on to discover how rich some of the world’s most famous magicians are at the time of writing. One of them is even a billionaire …
7. Hans Klok
Estimated net worth: US$25 million
6. David Blaine
Estimated net worth: US$40 million
American magician and illusionist David Blaine made a name for himself as an endurance performer, grabbing headlines for potentially lethal antics such as locking himself in a Perspex box above the River Thames in London for 44 days in 2003. In the 1990s, his show David Blaine: Street Magic made him famous, but it was stunts such as being buried alive or encased in ice that made him a household name. Recently, Blaine has added to his net worth with a residency in Las Vegas and television shows including Beyond Belief With David Blaine and the forthcoming David Blaine: Do Not Attempt.
5. Criss Angel
Estimated net worth: US$50 million
