The story of Siegfried & Roy's rise to the zenith of Las Vegas entertainment is as breathtaking as their stage show. It is a story of faith and dedication to dreams.thier perfomance pulled in full houses and thier show was regarded as one of the biggest theatrical extravaganzas in the world.Roy Horn (right)was attacked bya tiger during a performance on his 59th birthday in 2003.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Siegfried & Roy's
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HARRY BLACKSTONE
Harry Blackstone Snr (1885–1965), a famous American magician known as "The Great Blackstone" and father of Harry Blackstone, Jr.He began his career as a magician in his teens and was popular through World War II as a USO entertainer. He was often billed as The Great Blackstone. His son Harry Blackstone, Jr. also became a famous magician.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
HARRY HOUDINI
HARRY HOUDINI(1874-1926) was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer. He was also a skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.There's a say that gose "NOTHING ON EARHT CAN HOLD HOUDINI A PRISONER".
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THE GREAT LAFAYETTE
The Great Lafayette (1873-1939) was a popular celebrity. His shows were sophisticated and he often used two assistants dressed exactly like himself.Lafayette was a quick change artist and illusionist, magician and world class entertainer.Much of his life was a mystery. His name was (Sigmund Neuberger)
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Friday, August 13, 2010
HARRY KELLAR
HARRY KELLAR(1849–1922)WAS REGARDED BY MANY AMERICA'S LEADING MAGICIAN.HE TOURED HIS ILLUSION SHOW ALL OVER THE WORLD.ONE OF HIS MOST MEMORABLE STAGE ILLUSION WAS THE LEVITATION.
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ALEXANDER HERRMAN
ALEXANDER HERRMAN(1844–1896)HAD A HUGE FAMILY AND A BACKGROUND STEEPED IN ENTERTAIMENT.HE TOURED SUCCESSFULY AROUND THE GLOBE,OFTEN PERFORMING FOR ROYALTY
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Saturday, July 31, 2010
NATE LIEPZIG
NATE LIEPZIG(1873 - 1939)A TRUE MASTER OF SLEIGHT OF HAND,TRVELLED THE WORLD WITH HIS ACT.LIEPZIG WOULD PERFORM ONLY FOR A SMALL CROWD.THE REACTIONS OF THIS LUCKY FEW APPARENTLY ENOUGH TO DELIGHT THE REST OF THE AUDIENCE.
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