Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Box

In September 1999, “Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Box” debuted in Los Angeles before an exclusive VIP audience, followed by screenings in major cities like New York, Munich, Berlin, Tokyo, Montreal, and Toronto.

This captivating IMAX 3-D film explores the challenging childhoods of Siegfried & Roy. It highlights Siegfried’s passion for magic and Roy’s deep affection for animals, showcasing how these interests helped them navigate their difficult pasts in a war-torn homeland. The film also narrates their serendipitous encounter while working on a cruise ship, which sparked a legendary partnership that transformed the entertainment industry.

Director Brett Leonard emphasizes, “Their story shows that if you dream big enough and work hard enough, anything is possible.” The journey of Siegfried & Roy from postwar Germany to becoming the world’s most successful live entertainers made this film a fitting choice for the eighth IMAX 3-D feature ever created. “The Magic Box” was honored as the best film of the year at the 1999 Maxi Awards.