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Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
Tiger Attacks Las Vegas Magician Roy Horn
LAS VEGAS (AP)—A tiger attacked magician Roy Horn of the duo "Siegfried & Roy" during a Friday night performance at The Mirage hotel-casino, authorities said. Roy was attacked at the throat, said Clark County Fire spokesman Bob Leinbach. He was taken to University Medical Center; Leinbach did not know his condition. The illusionists, who put on one of the most well-known and expensive Las Vegas shows with their signature white tigers and lions, signed a lifetime contract with the Mirage in 2001. Fishbachler, 61, and 56-year-old Roy Uwe Ludwig Horn have performed together in Las Vegas for more than 30 years. They opened at the Mirage hotel-casino in February 1990. |
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Alikzam Elite user 434 Posts |
Wow. That's scary that something like that happen. I guess that's what you get for using Lions and Tigers and Bears oh my! Er, forget the bears. But ya. Hope he gets better soon.
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redstreak Inner circle A.K.A David Kong 1368 Posts |
Yeah, you can never really tame a tiger. Man, I hope he recovers.
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Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
I'm sure he could use everyone's prayers.
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
I heard it was the first performance for the tiger. Hang in Roy, we all know you are tough...
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Scott Cram Inner circle 2678 Posts |
The news has just announced that the reports of it being the tiger's first performance were incorrect.
Roy is now expected to live. The shows in the immediate future have been canceled, for now. |
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JAEIII Veteran user 310 Posts |
Our prayers are with him.
Believe In Magic....I do!
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Jem Veteran user Singapore 342 Posts |
My thoughts & prayers are with him.
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Steve Brooks Founder / Manager Northern California - United States 3780 Posts |
Like any living creature, cats are often unpredictable. They, like people have various mood swings, can become uneasy or frightened for a variety of reasons.
I certainly wish the best for all concerned.
"Always be you because nobody else can" - Steve Brooks
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inidyls Veteran user NYC 315 Posts |
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On 2003-10-04 02:35, Scott Cram wrote: I just seen S@R not that long ago and he did bring out a new tiger and he said he's just a couple of months old and he is going to try to work him into the show and he said quote unquote, "He is still pretty nervous so I'll just show him off right now soon you'll be able to see him in the show when he gets a little older." Then he started talking about how they are almost extinct and showed a movie of how they raised them through the years. I just wonder if that's the same tiger that attacked him? |
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
I'm not a big S&R fan, but my heart goes out to him. This has got to be tough. I guess this is why most magicians stick with bunnies!
Good luck Roy! |
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Steve Friedberg Inner circle 1402 Posts |
I tried logging on to their website; it's either down, or it's being deluged with hits from people wanting to know more.
Cheers,
Steve "A trick does not fool the eyes, but fools the brain." -- John Mulholland |
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ChopCup New user 63 Posts |
Let's pray for this fellow Magi!!!
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RobertBloor Inner circle The Socialist Republic of the USA. 1051 Posts |
Scott,
And to the moderators here at The Magic Café... In a critical situation like this, SARMOTI, their cast and crew, friends and families, should all be in our thoughts and prayers. However, I need an answer here and Scott, I want it from you... Where did you see that Roy was in "Beyond" critical condition as your subject title says? I have yet to read anywhere that he was "beyond" critical condition. Scott, could you give us an answer? Otherwise, would one of the moderators mind changing the title of this post? That's how rumors get started. That type of sensationalism is irresponsible. My best to the SARMOTI family. Robert Bloor
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government,"
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JAEIII Veteran user 310 Posts |
I also saw where Roy was in "Beyond Critical". This title was given last night and early this morning only hours after it happened, Roy is now in critical, but stable condition.
This post was created last night after it first happend.
Believe In Magic....I do!
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
I was out riding with a woman this morning who knows S & R and she said that they do not raise the young tigers themselves: they have other handlers who do that. The upshot is that Friday may have been the first time Roy worked with that particular tiger. I feel bad for him, but if that's true it is an unwise way to handle wild, dangerous animals.
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
I don't think much of using animals this way. It's wrong and using a great creature to further your career...I turned down the offer for this show recently while in Vegas for this same reason. Tigers are not doves, they are killing machines and although trained can not be faulted for reverting to their instinctive behavior.
I do, however, have much compassion for my fellow perfomer. He has entertained many thousands more than I ever will and he will remain in our families' prayers. I'm sure we all wish him well and a speedy recovery.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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JAEIII Veteran user 310 Posts |
A speaker for the magic duo said that the tiger that attacked Roy has been in the show for a few years. Roy did tell the audience that the tiger was making his debut, but this is scripted and he says that about the tiger in every show.
Believe In Magic....I do!
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
All of our hats off to you Roy. We hope you the very best. God bless you.
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