Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 14, 2021 Well, as I once said, 'Abracadaver! ....and he's gone! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
En Passant 3,741 Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: Well, as I once said, 'Abracadaver! ....and he's gone! Which would be one of the many many reasons you are a BT engineer not a professional magician* *fairly certain you once posted that you were stuck waiting in your van somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted January 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, En Passant said: Which would be one of the many many reasons you are a BT engineer not a professional magician* *fairly certain you once posted that you were stuck waiting in your van somewhere. I haven't been an engineer for, oh, close to two years now. I am now in the world of the self employed, fly by the seat of your pants and hope for the best etc. Sometimes I'd kinda like to be somewhere, stuck in my van, again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imelda 621 Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Spade_Cooley said: Nah, Siegfried and Roy were confirmed cunthounds. Look at these proper men's men: Andrew Ridgeley on the right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 14, 2021 Given the speed of his demise, Siegfried Express Obit: https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1384065/Siegfried-Fischbacher-dead-death-Siegfried-and-Roy-news-latest-update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 14, 2021 A quick Google suggests that the tiger sanctuary at the Mirage hotel in Vegas is still there? I visited about 15 years ago, but surely this isn't sustainable in the future given the advances in efforts to shut them all down by the likes of Carole Baskin et al. I agree that a tiger's place is in the wild, though there are many more tigers in captivity in the U.S. alone than there are in the wild across the entire world, and conserving those wild populations is becoming challenging. Tigers are still hunted sadly. Finding a solution is tricky, but the days of Siegfried & Roy/traveling circuses that use tigers in live entertainment are pretty much gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,964 Posted January 14, 2021 Interestingly, he beats out Captain Tom to become the first ever "indirect covid" DDP hit, ie someone who didn't die of covid but was only picked because of it. Because Roy died of covid and Siegfried was a unique for a "surviving halves of famous pairs" theme team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 484 Posted January 14, 2021 I just hope that where ever Siegfried and Roy may be that there are endless Tigers there and not a single thing they do will be able to calm them. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,689 Posted January 14, 2021 35 minutes ago, Charles De Gaulle said: I just hope that where ever Siegfried and Roy may be that there are endless Tigers there and not a single thing they do will be able to calm them. That is all. Both still in Vegas, naturally - Siggy on a slab for now, while Roy's presumably still hanging out in an urn in his chum's bedroom. I wouldn't be surprised if they both get shipped off to the Secret Garden at the Mirage now, so your wish may come true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houdini 4 Posted January 14, 2021 51 minutes ago, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said: Both still in Vegas, naturally - Siggy on a slab for now, while Roy's presumably still hanging out in an urn in his chum's bedroom. I wouldn't be surprised if they both get shipped off to the Secret Garden at the Mirage now, so your wish may come true. I take the implication here is they were slightly more than 'professional partners'? Oh just realise they were a couple but split in 1998, seems weird to keep your exes ashes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmon Mousse 473 Posted January 22, 2021 No information elsewhere yet but according to Teller, of Penn & Teller, magician Mark Wilson has died. Widely credited as being the first major "television magician". 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 892 Posted April 18, 2021 The magician and founder of The Magic Castle, Milt Larsen, recently turned 90 years old and they had a virtual bday celebration for him. In the video, there are some older notable stars including Wink Martindale and the Disney songwriter, Richard M. Sherman. https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/VIDEO-Neil-Patrick-Harris-Leonard-Maltin-David-Copperfield-and-More-Take-Part-in-Milt-Larsens-90th-Birthday-Celebration-20210416 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted July 7, 2021 Eric Lindsay, British born actor and magician known as Zee from Zee & Co, Stage Obituary: https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/eric-lindsay Appeared in Taggart and was also an uncredited attendant in Revelation Of The Daleks for Doctor Who IMdB says. Also appeared with Bela Lugosi in the British stage tour of Dracula in 1951. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted July 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Eric Lindsay, British born actor and magician known as Zee from Zee & Co, Stage Obituary: https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/eric-lindsay Appeared in Taggart and was also an uncredited attendant in Revelation Of The Daleks for Doctor Who IMdB says. Also appeared with Bela Lugosi in the British stage tour of Dracula in 1951. Found a death date for Eric Lindsay of 19 June: https://ericlindsay.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/farewell-dear-friend/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted July 7, 2021 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Found a death date for Eric Lindsay of 19 June: https://ericlindsay.wordpress.com/2021/06/20/farewell-dear-friend/ The Stage obit says 18th at the bottom? I’ve submitted to IMDb. They’ve been quite good lately. The Kim Clifford page finally got updated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted July 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: The Stage obit says 18th at the bottom? I’ve submitted to IMDb. They’ve been quite good lately. The Kim Clifford page finally got updated. Well, who knows? It'll pop up on Find A Will or The Gazette in due course, I'd imagine. Might be a mistype on one or the other, certainly I'd prefer family and friends notifications.... Interesting chap, apparently Ken Dodd engineered his big break as a magician, and Danny La Rue's dress designer also designed Mr Lindsay's fabulous costumes. Simpler magic for simpler times, but nonethless not forgotten. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted July 7, 2021 2 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Eric Lindsay, British born actor and magician known as Zee from Zee & Co, Stage Obituary: https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/eric-lindsay Appeared in Taggart and was also an uncredited attendant in Revelation Of The Daleks for Doctor Who IMdB says. Also appeared with Bela Lugosi in the British stage tour of Dracula in 1951. Apparently it's the Taggart with a young Bobby Carlyle as a fascist. I've seen that a few times (as the plot is quite complicated, even for an early Taggart) but I can't place your man's character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, msc said: Apparently it's the Taggart with a young Bobby Carlyle as a fascist. I've seen that a few times (as the plot is quite complicated, even for an early Taggart) but I can't place your man's character. Was it not Cracker that Carlyle played a fascist. Or was he one in Taggart as well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted July 7, 2021 Just now, DCI Frank Burnside said: Was it not Cracker that Carlyle played a fascist. Or was he one in Taggart as well ? Both. In 1990 he played a far right politician (who def wasn't based on any of the national front/BNP types, honest) trying to stoke up divisions in Maryhill. He's one of the episode red herrings (apologies for spoiling a 30+ year old drama sod all of you will ever watch!). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted July 7, 2021 Also whenever this thread gets bumped up, I keep thinking that's David Berglas had it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,341 Posted August 26, 2021 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9929687/TV-magician-dies-Covid-refusing-vaccine-wife-super-apprehensive.html Reality tv star magician Tony Junior has died after struggling against a covid infection. He featured in a Channel 4 show called Seasiders. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,341 Posted August 26, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 13:20, msc said: Also whenever this thread gets bumped up, I keep thinking that's David Berglas had it. I'm the same but for Wayne Dobson ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,439 Posted August 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: I'm the same but for Wayne Dobson ! You did that deliberately ya bastard! And it worked too! I legit went "berglas?' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted October 19, 2021 Magician / stand-up comedian Phil Butler dead of yet undisclosed reasons at 51: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/comedian-magician-phil-butler-dies-25245934 First magician to perform in front of Afghanistan troops. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted November 2, 2021 Stage obit for magician Larry Parker aged 92: https://www.thestage.co.uk/obituaries--archive/obituaries/larry-parker Also wrote kids' stories and read some of them on Jackanory back in the day. The name might not be familiar but he was around for ages on the tellybox while I was growing up. Good Old Days here is an example: 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
