Epstein and magician David Copperfield appeared to have 'very close relationship', newly released files say

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Guardian

Mon 2 Feb 2026 13.52 EST
Last modified on Mon 2 Feb 2026 14.43 EST



Ghislaine Maxwell and David Copperfield in a photo released by the Department of Justice.
Photograph: Department of Justice


FBI agents investigating David Copperfield in 2007 said that “a clear connection” existed between the famous illusionist and Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by the Department of Justice last week in the latest tranche of the Epstein files. A 2007 FBI memo by agents in Seattle said further investigation of this “connection” was needed to “to determine if they [Copperfield and Epstein] both shared a predilection for minors” and “if they engaged in referring possible victims to each other”.

The FBI’s two-year investigation into Copperfield started in 2007 after a Seattle woman named Lacey Carroll, who had met Copperfield after attending one of his shows, alleged he had raped and sexually assaulted her on his private Bahamian island, called Musha Cay, after luring her there on the promise of modeling and promotional work.

The investigation was dropped around January 2010 and Copperfield was never charged in relation to Carroll’s rape allegation or any other sexual misconduct. In an interview with Oprah filmed on Musha Cay in 2012, Copperfield claimed he had not only been exonerated but was a victim in the case. Lawyers for Copperfield did not reply to questions about the newly released files.

In 2024, Copperfield’s lawyers told the Guardian that he “was not a friend of Jeffrey Epstein”. They said any suggestion Copperfield was friends with Epstein “is totally false and a mischaracterization made by the media” and that he and Epstein were “at most, acquaintances” who only met on a “handful” of occasions. Copperfield has repeatedly denied ever engaging in sexual misconduct or inappropriate behavior.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/02/epstein-files-david-copperfield

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I know Copperfield's name came up during earlier releases.

[FakeNoose]

1. By 2024 he could say whatever suits him, Epstein was already dead

Keep digging into the Epstein evidence, Copperfield will turn up sooner or later.
What year was this photo taken of him and Ghislaine? That would be a good start.

[Spazito]

2. I made the mistake of going to see Copperfield's show while in Vegas...

and it sucked big time. At least half of the time was spent running videos telling the audience how great he was and the few 'tricks' he did were underwhelming, to say the least.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. That's a shame

I think he was always over-rated anyway. Too much "flash" and little substance.

[hunter]

4. He was a television creation just like the creature who shall not be named.

Big needy bags of nothing.

[Spazito]

5. I was very disappointed...

I had bought into the hype around him and he was definitely way over-rated. The good thing about my trip, though, is I also saw Johnny Mathis and it was phenomenal and made up for the sad display shown by Copperfield. Being Canadian I just had to go see Celine Dion as well and her show was everything I expected and more, the show was glitz and glamour along with showcasing her incredible talent. This was back in 2007.

[BumRushDaShow]

6. Glad you got to see and enjoy some real "legends"!

One of my high school BFFs was a huge Johnny Mathis fan.

[Spazito]

8. I sure did and it is still one of my fondest travel memories....

Johnny Mathis was every bit as sweet, kind and a prodigious talent as I had thought he was. Thinking about it even now brings a smile to my face.

[Buddyzbuddy]

7. Based on the photo it is obvious that Copperfield and Maxwell barely new each other.

So, clearly it's a Grand Canyon like leap to believe he even new Epstein let alone they might be "friends".

[DavidDvorkin]

9. Let's see him make this disappear.

[reACTIONary]

10. Rec and LOL