David Copperfield flooded neighbors in the New York skyscraper

The famous American illusionist David Copperfield flooded his neighbors in the New York skyscraper. According to local media, a pipe burst through the pool, standing on the roof of a four-level magician penthouse, and water was leaked down the 30 floors.

Copperfield Apartments occupy the last floors of a 57-storey skyscraper located in the heart of Manhattan, not far from Central Park. The illusionist bought his 18-room apartment in 1997 for $ 7,4 million. At the time of the flood that occurred a few days ago, the 58-year-old Copperfield was not at home. He was in Las Vegas, where every evening gives a presentation in the famous casino MGM Grand.

According to media reports, in the New York penthouse the illusionist, whose area is more than 900 square. m, there are many valuable pieces of art and antiques. Copperfield allegedly particularly worried about the fact that the water could damage his collection of vintage slot machines.

The magician's attorney Ted Bloomberg reported that the workers had already removed wet wallpapers and carpets at Copperfield’s apartment. According to him, most of the works of art are intact.

Whether inhabitants of a skyscraper are going to sue the famous neighbor who flooded them is not yet known.

During his more than 30-year career, Copperfield (real name David Kotkin) earned more than $4 billion and was included in the Guinness Book of Records 11 times. Some of his most spectacular illusions include flying across the Grand Canyon, passing through the Great Wall of China and escaping from the impenetrable prison on Alcatraz Island.