Siegfried & Roy

April 3, 2009 · 11:26 a.m.

The following are photos of illusionists Siegfried and Roy through the years.

Exclusive photo: Roy Horn rides horseback for rehabilitation program: Monday, January 23, 2012; By Robin Leach; Here’s the first photo of Magicians of the Impossible Siegfried & Roy riding their new horses, which have become an integral part of Roy ...

Siegfried Fischbacher and Lance Burton at Vegas Magic Theater in Gold Coast on Jan. 5, 2012.

Roy Horn’s recovery therapy progress; Criss Angel warns of scam: Friday, January 6, 2012; By Robin Leach; Shortly before Christmas, I reported that injured illusionist Roy Horn had purchased two horses for magic partner Siegfried Fischbacher ...

Lynnette Chappell, Siegfried Fischbacher, Linda Smith and Roy Horn at Opportunity Village's Magical Forest on Dec. 19, 2011.

Photos: Siegfried & Roy reveal Christmas miracle at O.V.'s Magical Forest: Wednesday, December 21, 2011; By Robin Leach; Our beloved hometown magical masters have revealed exclusively to Vegas DeLuxe that they'll be celebrating a very big step in Roy’s extraordinary ..

Roy Horn's 67th birthday celebration at the Mirage on Oct. 2, 2011. Siegfried Fischbacher and Felix Rappaport flank Horn.

Celebrities, politicians and corporate leaders honor Siegfried & Roy: Thursday, October 20, 2011; By Robin Leach; There were emotional tears and exuberant cheers for legendary and incredible illusionists Siegfried & Roy when they were honored at the 14th ...

Mitzi Gaynor at the Orleans Showroom on Oct. 16, 2011. Siegfried & Roy were among the attendees.

Photos: Mitzi Gaynor receives surprise visit from Siegfried & Roy: Tuesday, October 18, 2011; By Robin Leach; It was a night out on the town for world-famous illusionists Siegfried & Roy when they went to visit silver screen legend Mitzi Gaynor to reminisce about ...

Roy Horn's 67th birthday celebration at the Mirage on Oct. 2, 2011.

Photos: Roy Horn celebrates his 67th birthday at the Mirage: Tuesday, October 4, 2011; By Don Chareunsy; Roy Horn, one of magic’s most legendary and beloved performers, celebrated his 67th birthday during a private event at Siegfried & Roy’s ...

Siegfried & Roy celebrate Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus on Sept. 17, 2011.

Siegfried & Roy win round in sexual harassment lawsuit: Thursday, September 22, 2011; By Steve Green; Las Vegas entertainers Siegfried & Roy have won a $37,415 court award against attorneys who have been suing Roy over sexual harassment allegations.

Photos: Siegfried & Roy kick off Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus: Sunday, September 18, 2011; By Robin Leach; Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn took on the official duty of tapping the first beers for the start of the traditional monthlong-plus festival. ...

Feds permit MGM Mirage to import 2 dolphins: Animal rights groups had filed a complaint during public comment; Wednesday, August 12, 2009; By Mary Manning; A federal agency has granted MGM Mirage a permit to import two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins for public display in Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden on the Las Vegas Strip. The Mirage filed an application April 15 with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service to import two captive Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, a male and a female, from Bermuda for breeding. The permit was granted on Aug. 4 and was published in the Federal Register on Monday, said Jennifer Skidmore, spokeswoman for the service.

Siegfried Fischbacher, right, and Roy Horn present a birthday cake for their tiger cubs at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage.

Roy Horn: More than birthdays to celebrate: LAS VEGAS AT LARGE: Almost six years after vicious attack by tiger, Horn’s rehabilitation is ongoing; Thursday, May 14, 2009; By John Katsilometes; You watch Roy Horn walk, gingerly but with little aid, and you wonder how much more improvement remains in his tireless quest for rehabilitation.

Leeza Gibbons, left, and Teri Hatcher join Larry Ruvo on the red carpet for the 13th annual Power of Love Gala Saturday at the Bellagio. The fundraiser for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health featured the final performance of Vegas legends Siegfried & Roy.

Gathering for a good cause, and good-bye to Siegfried & Roy: Ruvo Center:; Monday, March 2, 2009; By John Katsilometes; Montecore sat onstage, uncaged, unleashed. A few feet away stood Roy Horn, donning a Gothic-style, black-and-white stage costume and acknowledging an audience standing and applauding a singular dramatic moment in Las Vegas history.

Siegfried and Roy take final bow for charity: Saturday, February 28, 2009; Associated Press; Siegfried and Roy take final bow for charity

Siegfried and Roy pose for cameras with a litter of tiger cubs.

PETA to protest Siegfried & Roy’s final performance: Friday, February 27, 2009; By Amanda Finnegan; While the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute hosts its “Keep Memory Alive” charity dinner at the Bellagio on Saturday, PETA members will converge outside to protest Siegfried & Roy’s final performance at the benefit.

Siegfried & Roy to attend weekend charity dinner: Thursday, February 26, 2009; By Robin Leach; It’s the return to magic that some said would never happen. Even the surgeons and medical specialists said illusionist Roy Horn had died, not once, but three times, on the operating table.

Siegfried & Roy welcome leopard cub to Secret Garden: Friday, February 6, 2009; By Cydney Cappello; A new baby leopard cub will be ready for its close-up when it is unveiled to the public at The Mirage’s Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat next Wednesday.

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Siegfried & Roy

Occupation: Illusionists
Venue: The Mirage Hotel, 1972-2003
Official Web page: www.siegfriedandroy.com
Years performing: 1959 to present.
Birthdays: Siegfried Fischbacher was born June 13, 1939, in Rosenheim, Germany. Roy Horn was born Oct. 3, 1944, in Nordenham, Germany. Both are now naturalized U.S. citizens.
Early career: They met on a German ocean liner, where Siegfied, then a cabin steward, performed tricks for the passengers. Roy, a waiter, joined the act as his assistanct and they added Chico, a cheetah, to the act.
Breakthrough: They developed their show in Europe and debuted in 1967 at the Tropicana in Las Vegas. They returned to Las Vegas with Sahra, the Siberian tiger, as part of their act. In 1972, they received Las Vegas Entertainment Award for Best Show Act of the year.
Mid-career: They were name Magicians of the Year by the American Academy of Magical Arts in 1976. They received marquee billing in 1978 at the Stardust. In 1990, they opened at the Mirage and celebrated their 15,000th performance in 1996. In 2000, they were honored as Magicians of the Century.
Roy's accident: On Oct. 3, 2003, Roy was bitten on the neck and injured severely by a tiger named Montecore. He was in critical condition for several weeks. The accident ended the duo's show and Roy spent years in rehabilitation. But they returned for one final show on March 1, 2009, and included Montecore in the act.

Siegfried & Roy's mantra: Never stop working

Updated May 13, 2009 (12:10 a.m.) 3

Roy Horn promises to keep up his rigorous workout program until he recovers fully from injuries suffered onstage at The Mirage on Oct. 3, 2003.

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Siegfried & Roy celebrate their tiger cubs’ first birthdays

Siegfried & Roy introduce ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas to a tiger cub.

Updated May 12, 2009 (11:27 a.m.)

One year already! That was the natural reaction to Siegfried & Roy’s invitation to celebrate their new tiger cubs’ first birthdays this morning at The Mirage.

Siegfried & Roy back in the public eye for Mirage event

Siegfried & Roy, reunited with the big cat Montecore.

Updated May 11, 2009 (8:44 p.m.)

Siegfried & Roy will be back at the Secret Garden to celebrate the birthdays of their little tigers and sign copies of "Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Begins at Home."

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Exclusive interview: Siegfried & Roy look at the year ahead

Updated March 9, 2009 (10:03 p.m.)

Upon viewing Friday night's "20/20" special, Roy stood from his wheelchair and embraced Siegfried.

Siegfried & Roy special a revealing look at both Las Vegas legends

ABC anchor Elizabeth Vargas and Roy listen to Siegfried inside their warehouse of magic tricks.

Updated March 9, 2009 (12:13 p.m.) 1

In Friday's hourlong documentary, Roy talks of the dangers of working with wild animals, and Siegfried talks of his partner's chronic tardiness.

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Siegfried & Roy's "20/20" special airs tonight

Updated March 6, 2009 (3:09 p.m.) 1

Siegfried & Roy tell interviewer Elizabeth Vargas of the struggles both experienced after their show at The Mirage closed in October 2003, after Roy was injured by the big cat Montecore.

Stars out in force for gala, Siegfried & Roy performance

Updated March 1, 2009 (3:30 p.m.) 4

OK, kids, this is the first transmission from the Keep Memory Alive "Power of Love" gala at the Bellagio. From what I am hearing, we can expect three segments of a performance from Siegfried & Roy lasting a total of eight minutes. Roy has been fighting a condition today that has caused some bleeding in his lungs but is expected to perform.

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