A Kent tourist caused his own injuries while taking part in a vanishing act in a Las Vegas David Copperfield show, a US jury has decided.

Gavin Cox told the court he suffered brain and other injuries after falling in 2013 - costing him thousands of dollars in medical bills.

The state civil court jury found the magician was negligent, but not responsible for Gavin Cox's injuries at the MGM Grand hotel.

That means Mr Cox is not entitled to any monetary damages.

Earlier in the hearing the illusionist was forced to reveal how he carries out one of his signature tricks after Mr Cox, from Broadstairs, alleged he suffered lasting brain and body injuries after agreeing to take part in one of his Las Vegas shows.

Mr Cox, 57, said he has not worked since he fell over while being led through a secret passageway at the MGM Grand during the "Lucky #13" illusion.

He was one of a number of randomly-chosen participants taken from the audience who was ushered through passageways inside and outside the hotel in time to "reappear" during the show finale.

Mr Cox claims he was injured after he was "hurried with no guidance or instruction through a dark area under construction" which led to him falling

He was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder but claims he suffered chronic pain, headaches and confusion when he returned to the UK.

Copperfield's lawyers lost a bid before the trial to close proceedings to the public to avoid giving away the secret to his illusion.

Mr Cox and his wife, Minh-Hahn Cox, were seeking unspecified damages.