Claire DeSimone (2nd from L), Miss Rhode Island USA '99, magically appears at a VIP photo opportunity at the Providence Performing Arts Center to meet world-famous magician David Copperfield. (L) Lynne Michael-Diamante (Appearance Manager for Miss RI USA and Miss RI USA '91), Claire, and (R) Cindy Gironda-Provost (Co-State Director of Miss RI USA and Miss RI USA '88) said Copperfield treated spectators to amazing illusions as he worked his magic on a sold-out crowd. He even selected Claire to participate in one of his amazing feats!