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

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

Illusionist and magician David Blaine has launched his daring stunt that will see him float some 18,000 feet into the sky held up by nothing other than 52 helium-filled balloons.  The 47-year-old’s ‘Ascension’ stunt kicked off in Page, Arizona on Wednesday morning.  The stunt, which is being livestreamed on YouTube, will see Blaine float 18,000 … Read more

Illusionist Darcey Oake makes Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway DISAPPEAR live on air

Illusionist makes GMB’s Kate Garraway DISAPPEAR live on air (but eagle-eyed viewers spot how trick was carried out) Darcey Oake from Winnipeg, Canada is about to embark on a 11 date tour Kate Garraway, 52, climbed inside a black box for the trick  But  some viewers think they spotted a trap door on the table the … Read more