Obituaries
Siegfried Fischbacher, the magician who performed with Roy Horn for more than four decades as Las Vegas act Siegfried & Roy, has died of cancer. He was 81.
Jan. 14, 2021
Entertainment & Arts
German news agency dpa is reporting that illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas.
Roy Horn, the dark-haired half of Siegfried & Roy, raised the white tigers and other animals in the duo’s extravagant shows that were one of the biggest draws on the Las Vegas Strip.
May 8, 2020
The illusionist, whose animal act partner is sidelined by stroke and injury, lives on hope.
Dec. 2, 2003
World & Nation
Animal experts on Thursday disputed a theory that a tiger accidentally mauled Roy Horn of the duo Siegfried & Roy, saying the 550-pound animal was going for the jugular.
Oct. 10, 2003
Illusionist Roy Horn, who with partner Siegfried Fischbacher parlayed big-production magic and disappearing white tigers into one of the most successful and longest-running shows on the Las Vegas Strip, remained in critical condition Saturday after being attacked onstage by one of the show’s veteran animals.
Oct. 5, 2003
It is “all but miraculous” that entertainer Roy Horn is alive and able to communicate after being bitten in the neck by a 600-pound tiger, his doctor said Tuesday.
Oct. 8, 2003
Travel & Experiences
The white tiger that gravely injured magician Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy in what some called an attack and others said was an effort to save the performer’s life has died.
March 26, 2014
“The Tragedy of Wild Animals in Captivity” (letter, Oct. 8) insinuated that Siegfried & Roy’s use of big cats in their show “for profit” justified the injury Roy Horn sustained during their performance.
Oct. 13, 2003
Las Vegas kicks off Oktoberfest celebrations Friday when magicians Siegfried & Roy make a rare public appearance to tap the ceremonial first keg of beer for the traditional German fest.
Sept. 13, 2017