Siegfried and Roy

Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn are two German-born entertainers who have traditionally performed in Las Vegas. They are famous for their use of big cats in their acts, including white tigers. The pair had not performed professionally since Horn was injured by one of the tigers in 2003.

Siegfried and Roy performed for one night only on February 28, 2009. The proceeds from the performance will go to the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, an organization that does brain research.ABC News: Siegfried & Roy: 'The Magic Returns' (February 6, 2009) Their show featured Montecore, the same tiger who mauled Roy Horn in 2003.USA Today: ed and Roy perform with tiger in their final show (March 1, 2009)

Sigfried and Roy have not performed since an October 3, 2003 performance in which Roy was seriously injured by one of the white tigers in the show. The tiger tried to drag Roy off the stage, lacerating his neck. Roy suffered a stroke and brain damage from the attack and has spent several years recovering.CNN: Siegfried: Tiger wanted to help Roy (Oct. 9, 2003)

• Official Site: Siegfried & Roy News

• ABC News: Siegfried & Roy: 'The Magic Returns' (February 6, 2009)

• Perez Hilton: Siegfried & Roy To Return - Yes, With Their Tigers (February 6, 2009)

• KREN News: Siegfried and Roy hint they may reappear on stage (Dec. 2, 2007)

• CNN: Siegfried: Tiger wanted to help Roy (Oct. 9, 2003)

• KREN News: Siegfried and Roy hint they may reappear on stage (Dec. 2, 2007)

• CNN: Roy of Siegfried and Roy critical after mauling] (Oct. 4, 2003)

• The New York Times: A Dream Born of Liberace and Magic (Sept. 21, 1989)

• People: Siegfried and Roy announce they're gay

• Google News: Siegfried & Roy