Product Description

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy reveals the touching, little-known story of how two youngsters founded a friendship, a franchise and a tempestuous on-and-off love affair that would last a lifetime.

On October 3, 2003, animal lover Roy Horn was savagely attacked on stage by his 600-pound white tiger, Montecore. Beating back death, after he literally died on the operating table, dark-haired Roy fought four survival . Suddenly the show was over, or was it?

In the spotlight as never before, the mauling triggered the relentless press investigation into the secret world of these Las Vegas icons. For the first time ever, author details Roys traumatic recovery and details the agonies of rehabilitating the partially paralyzed performer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #293817 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 247 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781597775601
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Publishers Weekly
In this light biography of Siegfried and Roy, the authors note that the entertainers kept their intimate lives private, leaving little for would-be biographers to reveal. Jim Mydlach, the duo's security officer for 25 years, his son Louis Mydlach, Roy's bodyguard after the tiger mauling in 2003, and Jim Lavery, longtime show consultant, pad their account with collateral material—the rise of the big Vegas hotels, Siegfried and Roy's various homes, parks and animal purchases, the vogue for white wild animals, the construction of a dolphin attraction at the Mirage and Liberace's sexual proclivities. Occasionally, they include actual Siegfried and Roy gossip, but it's in a coy, wink-wink voice: Insiders say beefcakes, not cupcakes, trigger their sexual appetites. While the authors try for a balanced narrative, it comes to light at the end that two of the authors have significant problems with their subjects. Louis sued Siegfried over his treatment of Roy, and Lavery sued Roy after he manipulated Lavery's lifelong girlfriend into ditching him. This isn't a comprehensive study of the work of Siegfried and Roy, but fans will still have fun with it. (June)
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Customer Reviews

TRASH by Disgruntled Employees!
What a piece of poorly written trash written by disgruntled employees! Don't waste your money buying this book or your time reading it.

A poor excuse for an unauthorized biography
I never expect much from the "unauthorized biography" genre, but this has got to be the worst book I have ever read. Full of factual errors, chronological errors, and even grammatical errors, this "tell all" expose is really nothing more than a paraphrase of Siegfried and Roy's autobiography "Mastering the Imnpossible," with some quotes from tabloid publications thrown in for salacious value. In addition to being laughably poorly written, the book smacks of a greed and revenge motivated smear campaign on the part of two dismissed ex-employees and an ex-romantic interest. If you want good reading about Siegfried and Roy, you won't find it here. Save your time and money!

A glimpse behind the curtain
Its great to discover books that give you a special insight in to the workings of showbiz superstars. This book tells you all you need to know about one of the most intrigueing partnerships in Las Vegas history and its ups and downs. It is a gripping story and the book is hard to put down. It is ideal reading matter that will keep you enthralled late into the night as you travel the Strip and visit the chromium plated haunts of the entertainment icons.