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Las Vegas Legend, Mr Piffles, Has Taken His Final Bow
The Worlds’ First Magic Performing Chihuahua™
GOODNIGHT SWEET POOCH
Mr Piffles, the Las Vegas headliner, beloved canine conjuror and faithful companion to Piff the Magic Dragon, has passed away just shy of his 17th birthday.
For over fifteen years I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being upstaged and outshone night after night by Mr Piffles. He came into my life when I had nothing, and set me on the path to a career I could only dream of. In the beginning, I may have rescued him, but in the end, he rescued me.
The Flamingo will hold a special ceremony on Wednesday November 13 at 5 pm PT, celebrating the life and legacy of Mr Piffles with the opening of "Mr Piffles’ Magical Playground". In a heartfelt tribute, the resort will dedicate this dog-friendly space to the memory of Mr Piffles on what would have been his 17th birthday.
Known to millions as the World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, Mr Piffles racked up over 5,000 performances, most notably capturing the hearts of a nation with his show stealing appearances on America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller: Fool Us and many more.
A Las Vegas residency followed swiftly afterwards and for the past decade he has performed nightly at Flamingo Las Vegas to unprecedented critical and commercial acclaim, even receiving the Key to the Las Vegas Strip, the only animal to receive the honor.
Wayne Newton giving Mr Piffles the Key to the City
Born a pedigree Chihuahua to a questionable breeder and sold to a family who couldn't properly take care of him, salvation came when he landed in the lap of a desperate man in a dragon suit.
Needing a hail Mary to make his morose magic act commercially viable, Piff the Magic Dragon had borrowed a friend’s Chihuahua, which turned out to be such a hit he was seeking his own. Greeted by a cowering mass of matted fur, rotted teeth and goopy, gunk-stained eyes, little could he have guessed that this dog would make him a star.
With the light to his shade now secured, the act soared and together they rose rapidly through the ranks of the British comedy club circuit, until a seven-minute spot on primetime television catapulted them to Las Vegas.
While the road continued to be rocky, an audition for America’s Got Talent would change everything. As Howard Stern went from an eye roll to standing ovation, so too did audiences and when they left the show it was with a new army of fans and a slew of bookings across North America.
“Mr Piffles graced our stage with his unique charm and indifference, embodying one of the greatest canine talents to ever perform on AGT. He was loved by everyone who saw his act, and his partnership with Piff was a truly magical bond that will forever leave a lasting impact on our hearts.”
Mr Piffles went on to perform with Piff at venues ranging from Radio City Music Hall to Shakespeare’s Globe, as well as opening for Mumford and Sons and sharing the stage with Shania Twain. In 2024, the pair were named The Magic Castle Magician of the Year.
As painful as his loss is, however, a part of him will live on as he is survived by Mr Piffles the Second, a genetically identical clone. Now two years old, the heir to Piffles’ throne ensures the legacy of this Dundonion icon will continue for many years to come.
We love you Mr Piffles. Thank you for loving us. Life will never be the same.
Mr Piffles I and II
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