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Jacko's Angel clips Copperfield's wings

May 12, 2009 Edition 1

Michael Jackson has dropped David Copperfield from his London residency because the illusionist was too expensive.

The singer has now report-edly hired US magician Criss Angel (who's dating Hugh Hefner's ex, Holly Madison) to join him at the O2 arena after falling out with Copperfield, who had demanded $1 million a show.

A source told The Sun: "Michael was excited about working with David, but they fell out over money. Michael's delighted to have Criss on board - not least 'cos he costs less!"