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October 10, 2008

Siegfried and Roy

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Siegfried & Roy are pictured on the cover of a souvenir program from their show "Beyond Belief" at the Frontier Hotel. Beyond Belief was the first show that treated the duo as more than just a specialty act, and it marked the beginning of the duo's rise to superstardom.

Siegfried & Roy are pictured on the cover of a souvenir program from their show "Beyond Belief" at the Frontier Hotel. Beyond Belief was the first show that treated the duo as more than just a specialty act, and it marked the beginning of the duo's rise to superstardom. View photo »

Siegfried & Roy battle a fire-breathing dragon during a performance of their show at the Mirage Hotel's Siegfried & Roy Theater.

Siegfried & Roy battle a fire-breathing dragon during a performance of their show at the Mirage Hotel's Siegfried & Roy Theater. View photo »

Siegfried & Roy greet audiences on this postcard advertising their show at the Mirage.

Siegfried & Roy greet audiences on this postcard advertising their show at the Mirage. View photo »

Siegfried & Roy pose with one of their famous White Tigers for a promotional shot advertising their show "Beyond Belief."

Siegfried & Roy pose with one of their famous White Tigers for a promotional shot advertising their show "Beyond Belief." View photo »

Siegfried & Roy show off their famous white tigers during an Oct. 1986 promotional shoot.

Siegfried & Roy show off their famous white tigers during an Oct. 1986 promotional shoot. View photo »

A postcard shows a bronze statue depicting Siegfried & Roy along with one of their signature White Tigers. The statue was erected in tribute of the duo and is located between the Mirage and Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip.

A postcard shows a bronze statue depicting Siegfried & Roy along with one of their signature White Tigers. The statue was erected in tribute of the duo and is located between the Mirage and Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip. View photo »

Mon, May 15, 1905 (9:20 a.m.)

Siegfried and Roy were one of the first family-friendly acts to settle on the Las Vegas Strip. Since first arriving in 1967, the magicians have entertained more than 25 million people with their spectacular illusions involving their signature white tigers.

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