Regis Philbin Accidentally Outs David Copperfield as an Illusionist Hack at the Daytime Emmys

Let's be honest about one thing: You did not watch yesterday's 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Ceremony. You might have tuned in if James Franco had been nominated for his scene-stealing arc on General Hospital and you would have at least TiVo'd the Las Vegas event had you known that host Regis Philbin would accidentally disprove David Copperfield's entire career during the first 10 minutes of the telecast. But you did not, so relive the night's most exciting and incriminating moment after the jump -- and congratulate the newest Daytime Emmy winners while you're at it.

Although Daytime Emmy producers skillfully edited around Philbin's gaffe during last night's opening act, audience members were treated to a fairly bizarre number, courtesy of the host's rusty memory. According to several audience member accounts, "the show got off to a bumpy start with illusionist David Copperfield making host Regis Philbin suddenly 'appear' onstage. You could hear Philbin say: 'How did you do it? I can't believe it,' while his lips weren't moving on his onstage image."

Below, the crafty editing that hid Philbin's mistake and this year's Daytime Emmy winners.

Drama Series: The Bold & the Beautiful

Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Maura West, As the World Turns

Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Michael Park, As the World Turns

Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Julie Pinson, As the World Turns

Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless

Game Show: Cash Cab

Informative Talk Show: The Doctors

Younger Actor in a Drama Series: Drew Tyler Bell, The Bold & The Beautiful

Younger Actress in a Drama Series: Julie Berman, General Hospital

Entertainment Talk Show: The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Drama Series Directing Team: General Hospital

Drama Series Writing Team: The Bold & the Beautiful

Talk Show Host: Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show

Game Show Host: Ben Bailey, Cash Cab

· As the World Turns tops Daytime Emmys [THR]