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Illusionist makes brief comeback alongside tiger that mauled him

ILLUSIONISTS Siegfried and Roy — and the Bengal tiger that ended their careers — shared the stage again on Saturday night for a haunting final performance.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2009

Siegfried and Roy promise to return

Magician Roy Horn and his partner Siegfried Fischbacher have promised to perform again soon, as Horn's condition continues to improve after a horrific attack by a tiger two years ago.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2005

Roy continues treatment in Germany after tiger attack

Illusionist Roy Horn has checked himself into a medical clinic in Germany as he continues rehabilitation and therapy for injuries he suffered when he was mauled by a tiger in 2003.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2005

Siegfried & Roy star recalls tiger attack nightmare

Illusionist Roy Horn has spoken publicly for the first about the tiger attack that almost ended his life.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Magician mauling: Tiger was going in for kill, say experts

Animal experts have said the mauling of Siegfried & Roy illusionist Roy Horn by a 42-stone tiger was no accident, claiming the animal was going for the jugular.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2003

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