Over the course of nearly half a century, Siegfried & Roy performed 30,000 shows for 50 million people and generated well over $1 billion in ticket sales. Although the German-born illusionists and pop culture icons were mega-famous, much about their private lives, eccentric public personae, and tragic final show remained shrouded in mystery…until now. Emmy®-winning filmmaker and journalist Steven Leckart, in his very first podcast, takes you behind the velvet curtain to reveal shocking moments, surprising details, and hidden truths about two men who were lionized by millions of fans, lampooned by the media, criticized by animal welfare advocates, and endlessly scrutinized by the public.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
A tiger attack, conflicting stories, and a possible vendetta in Vegas
This preview-based episode centers on the days after the 2003 tiger attack, as Siegfried and his manager offer puzzling accounts of what happened. The show notes also point to a police investigation into whether the tiger may have been provoked by someone with a grudge.
The white tiger attack story through a USDA records battle
This preview, based only on the published show notes, points to an episode about the fraught history between Siegfried & Roy’s producers and the USDA. It appears to explore how that conflict affected efforts to obtain video evidence tied to the infamous tiger attack.
A darker look at the safety claims behind Siegfried & Roy’s animal act
This preview is based only on the published show notes. The episode appears to question long-standing claims that Siegfried & Roy’s animals were not involved in other attacks, suggesting revelations that may surprise even people close to the duo.
A shooting, a surprising suspect, and a pivotal turn in the tiger attack probe
This preview-based episode centers on two escalating threads: a shooting at Siegfried & Roy’s Las Vegas estate and a critical development in the USDA investigation into the tiger attack. If you’re following the series for suspense and behind-the-scenes fallout, this chapter looks especially consequential.
A finale that reopens the mystery behind Roy’s tiger attack
This preview is based only on the published show notes. The series finale introduces new allegations that complicate the question of why Roy’s tiger attacked him, then looks at what remained after Siegfried & Roy left the stage.
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