Illusionist

Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher dies aged 81 in Las Vegas after a battle with cancer

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Illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher, one half of the legendary duo Siegfried & Roy, has died aged 81 in Las Vegas after a battle with cancer.  Fischbacher’s sister, a nun who lives in Munich, confirmed her brother’s death to German news agency dpa Thursday.  ‘He was at home in Las Vegas,’ Sister Dolore said.  She said she talked … Read more

Illusionist David Blaine launches balloon flight stunt

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Illusionist and magician David Blaine floated more than 24,000 feet above the Arizona desert held up by a cluster of balloons in his latest daring stunt.  The 47-year-old’s ‘Ascension’ stunt kicked off in Page, Arizona on Wednesday morning.  The stunt, which was livestreamed on YouTube, saw Blaine float 24,000 feet in the air held up … Read more