Well well, it's not every day you get to answer a question about the great David Copperfield and his magical abilities! As a detective, I've seen a lot of strange things in my line of work, but flying magicians definitely rank up there.

So, can David Copperfield really fly? That's the million dollar question, isn't it? Let me put on my philosophy hat and try to tackle this one.

Freedom and the concept of "reality" are two of the most important aspects in the philosophical debate about magic and illusion. In his famous work, "Meditations on First Philosophy", philosopher René Descartes famously declared, "I think, therefore I am." In other words, our perception of reality is shaped by our own thoughts and beliefs.

So, if we believe that David Copperfield can fly, then in a sense, he can. The power of suggestion and the power of the human imagination are incredibly strong. If we are willing to suspend our disbelief and be swept away by the magic of the moment, then anything is possible.

However, if we approach this question from a more practical, scientific viewpoint, the answer is a bit different. From a purely physical standpoint, it is not possible for a human being to fly without the aid of some kind of technology, such as a plane or a helicopter. The laws of physics simply don't allow for it.

Now, I'm not saying that David Copperfield is simply a fraud. He's a master of illusion and a highly skilled performer. He's been entertaining audiences for decades with his incredible tricks and illusions. But when it comes down to it, his "flying" is nothing more than a carefully crafted illusion designed to make us believe that he is defying the laws of physics.

So, the answer to the question of whether or not David Copperfield can really fly is a resounding "it depends". It depends on your perspective and your belief system. If you are willing to believe in the magic of illusion, then yes, he can fly. But if you approach this question from a more practical, scientific viewpoint, then the answer is no.

At the end of the day, what's most important is that we are all free to believe whatever we want. And that, my friends, is the essence of freedom. The freedom to imagine, to dream, and to believe in something greater than ourselves. That's what makes us human, and that's what makes magic such a powerful and captivating part of our lives.

So, the next time you see David Copperfield perform his flying illusion, sit back, relax, and let yourself be swept away by the magic of the moment. Who knows, you might just end up believing that he can fly after all!