Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher ‘dies in Las Vegas’ aged 81

German illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher of the duo Siegfried & Roy (Fabian Bimmer/AP)

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, the surviving member of the duo Siegfried & Roy, has died in Las Vegas age 81, according to reports.

Mr Fischbacher’s sister, a nun who lives in Munich, confirmed his death from cancer, the German news agency dpa said on Thursday.