Siegfried Fischbacher was a German-American magician and entertainer, best known as one half of the famous duo Siegfried & Roy. Born on June 13, 1939, in Rosenheim, Germany, he gained international fame for his elaborate stage shows featuring exotic animals, particularly white tigers and lions. Fischbacher and his partner, Roy Horn, performed in Las Vegas for over three decades, captivating audiences with their unique blend of magic and animal performances. Their show, which began in the 1980s, became one of the most successful in Las Vegas history, drawing millions of visitors until it ended in 2003 due to a tragic incident involving Horn.