Copperfield says he canceled shows over money

Denies claim that cancellations were due to rape allegations

Lilli Strauss / AP file	David Copperfield claims that he canceled shows over money, not because he trying to avoid media scrutiny.

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updated 12:19 a.m. ET Nov. 9, 2007

LOS ANGELES - A representative for David Copperfield on Thursday denied a promoter’s claim that the illusionist canceled shows to avoid media scrutiny over a rape allegation.

Copperfield canceled the overseas tour because the promoters failed to pay him and canceled a segment of the tour without the performer’s consent, Glenn Bunting said.

Copperfield is being sued by Viva Art International and Maz Concerts for nearly $2.2 million after he pulled out of 48 shows in the Mideast and Asia.

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The suit claims Copperfield backed out because he didn’t want to face questions from reporters over a rape claim. A 21-year-old woman last month told authorities he raped her in July at his estate in the Bahamas.