Buried Elephants: Siegfried and Roy's Secrets Revealed

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 extravaganza--featuring rare white tigers, lions, and elephants--grossed 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 death's 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 over...or was it? In The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy , three members of their inner circle--Jimmy Lavery, Jim Mydlach, and Louis Mydlach--unravel the story behind the famous duo's onstage act and personal drama. Louis--at Roy's side throughout his traumatic recovery--describes in detail the agonies of rehabilitating the partially paralyzed performer. Louis' father, Jim--head of security for the magicians--and 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.