The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy: How the Tiger Kings Tamed Las Vegas

About this book

From their humble beginnings in war-torn Germany larger than life Tiger Kings Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn roared into Las Vegas and tamed Sin City like no other act before them. Their mind-blowing illusions captivated the world and broke box-office records. In just one decade at The Mirage their magical extravaganzafeaturing rare white tigers lions and elephantsgrossed an astounding half billion dollars. Then in one tragic instant their world came crashing down. On October 3 2003 Roy Horn was savagely attacked on stage by his 600-pound white tiger Mantecore. Beating back deaths icy grip after he literally died on the operating table dark-haired Roy fought for survival as his blond doppelganger Siegfred watched and prayed. Suddenly the show was overor was it? In The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy three members of their inner circleJimmy Lavery Jim Mydlach and Louis Mydlachunravel the story behind the famous duos onstage act and personal drama. Louisat Roys side throughout his traumatic recoverydescribes in detail the agonies of rehabilitating the partially paralyzed performer. Louis father Jimhead of security for the magiciansand Jimmy Lavery a show consultant to the pair provide additional insights about the ultimate showmen as they masterfully hid a lifetime of secrets. In this compelling read the authors reveal that the lives of Siegfried & Roy was their ultimate illusion.