A young Lance Gifford met a young Robert Roy many years ago. We were just kids then, and as our friendship grew, so did our shared interest in our love of magic. We started doing magic tricks and performing them wherever we could. Little could we imagine back then that one day we would be purchasing Las Vegas-style illusions and performing them at fairs throughout the country, sharing the largest, best stages with some of the biggest names in show business, Johnny Cash, Alice Cooper, Chubby Checker, and many more.

As our friendship grew, so did our professional life. Rob was the nuts and bolts of our operation. While I booked the shows and paid the bills, Rob was the one that kept the show rolling. He took absolute pride in his work which always reflected positively on the performances that we presented to our audiences. His devotion and commitment to excellence made our equipment, how we used it, and presented it to our audiences into a pristine 5-star quality operation.

We could never have done these things or climbed to these heights without the familial bond that grew between us. We were business partners but, first and foremost, best of friends. The Magic of Gifford and Roy was our professional stage name for years. I could have never reached such heights of success without Rob and never would have wanted to.

Rob was always a family man. He worked tirelessly to make his mom happy and proud. Rob was like a son to my mom and dad. After years of performing together, perfecting our trade as one, the love and desire for family life separated our work relationship. Leaving the show, Rob met his beloved Bernie. They married and were given the greatest gift of all, a son they named Addison, whom Rob loved very much.

I will hold Rob in my heart forever. Rest in peace, my dear beloved friend. In our treasured years together, you epitomized what George Bernard Shaw wrote, “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and ask, why not.”


I am saddened to learn about Rob Roy's death and how young he was when he passed. He was always a smiling and funny guy, he helped me with my toilet when it wasn't working. He even gave me a wrench that I still have today. Rob was a hard worker and he is missed. Always willing to be helpful...now he is helping the angels! RIP Rob

My sincere condolences. He was as kind as he was talented. It was an honor to know him.

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Rob. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.  Thinking of you all...

Bobby, I did not have the privilege of knowing you as an adult, only as a small boy.  From all the tributes I've read and the pictures of you with your pups and your family, you lived a life full of love and you loved with all your heart.  You look so much like your Dad, so very handsome.  I'm sure you got the biggest hug from your Dad, Aunt Lucy and all our family in heaven when you arrived. Give them all hugs for me.  My deepest sympathies to Bernie and Addison. Aunt Betty and all my cousins, we are so very sorry for the loss of Bobby. Keeping you all in our prayers. Love cousin Donna and Aunt Irene

Bernie and Addison they’re just isn’t words may  your beautiful loving  memories wrap around you and give you  peace and comfort! You both always will be the most amazing neighbors ever! Rob was my go to Hey Rob my water system isn’t working no problem I’ll be there, Hey Rob  there’s no water coming in the house no problem I’ll be over I can’t even recall all the times that he was so gracious to come and help us!  He helped to Keep our daughters Honda on the road which safely took her to Seattle two years ago !what can you say such a wonderful friend always willing to lend a hand, and if by rare chance he didn’t know how he knew somebody that would. You always marched to your own beat I’m sure you’ are looking down on your family keeping them close to your heart as always   Watching over guiding and protecting them! You will be missed greatly!RIP Friend  Debbie ,Jay & Niki S


Dad, Rob and George on Christmas. I am deeply hurt and sad for my son passed away too young. I am happy he lived life to his fullest enjoying what he loved being with his wife, son and moments with family and friends and his joy of Fairs and Magic.



Ma/Elizabeth RoyFamily

12/29/2021

Dad, Rob and George on Christmas. I am deeply hurt and sad for my son passed away too young. I am happy he lived life to his fullest enjoying what he loved being with his wife, son and moments with family and friends and his joy of Fairs and Magic.



Nana and Grampa's House Geary, Rob, Rose on couch; George, Lisa and Larry behind couch Love Ma


Nana and Grampa's House Geary, Rob, Rose on couch; George, Lisa and Larry behind couch. Love Ma




Rob, Geary, Larry and George looks like chocolate they wore it well...Mom took picture thought it was funny how they had chocolate all over them Love Ma



Nana and Grampa's House
Geary, Rob, Rose on couch
George, Lisa and Larry behind couch

Love Ma

Grandparents Babysitting

Nana, Grampa, Rose, Geary, Lisa. George, Cousin Susan, Rob and Larry

Love Ma

Rob, Geary, Larry and George looks like chocolate they wore it well...Mom took picture thought it was funny how they had chocolate all over them

Love Ma

Dad,  Rob and George on  Christmas.

I am deeply hurt and sad for my son passed away too young.  I am happy he lived life to his fullest enjoying what he loved being with his wife,  son and moments with family and friends and his joy of Fairs and Magic.




It was always nice to go shopping and seeing you, Rob. I guess we liked shopping at the same time.
So happy we lived close by and able to see you.
My heart hurts but happy for our moments we shared growing up and our times in Florida.
I will miss you very much and will share all our memories forever.

Rob, I have a lot of great memories of you, all the way back to you and Bernie coming to see Brianna dance, to numerous birthday celebrations and of course the parades.  Blake will never forget the ride in the Mustang ! You were always happy and outgoing, and looked out for the kids, and y ou were always willing to help.
     Rest in peace, Rob...you had a huge impact on a lot of lives, and your memory will live with those who knew you.
     Bernie and Addison, you are in my thoughts and prayers, and know that I am here for you guys.  I wish I had all of the right words to help comfort you.

Just saw the Lance Gifford show in Bonta Springs Florida. Lance paid tribute to Roy, stayed strong and did an Amazing show. Thank you. So sorry for your loss.

Bernie and Addison, and the rest of Rob’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will hold Rob in my heart forever and be grateful for that day we first met and the opportunity that followed not only to develop our dream together but to live it. Rest in peace, my dear beloved friend Rob. Rest in Peace.

Years after leaving showbiz. Rob was a true showman, always wanting to help. As he did here, helping to promote, as seen in this photo at a convention in GA where we had a booth set up to book the magic show.  

Years after Rob left the performance, and he would always find time to stop by and visit the show and the many people he considered friends and family whom he met throughout his years of performing. 

Years, since you shined beneath the glimmering spotlights of the stage you kept me close like family you were there when the show returned home in the winter months to take care of and repair equipment for a show you no longer performed in.

 The Magic of Gifford & Roy. Robert, We were business partners, but we were family first and foremost, best of friends. Bernie and Addison, and the rest of Rob’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert, you were so excited the day The Magic of Gifford & Roy picked up that new touring mobile.

Robert, you met a lot of strange people along the way and they became your friends and performing family. 

I could have never reached such heights of success without you Rob and never would have wanted to.

In the early years, Robert and I performed The Magic of Gifford & Roy. Just about anywhere, there was an audience who would watch us perfect our craft.

The Beginning years The Magic of Gifford & Roy. We were just kids back then Robert was always a hard-working, dedicated performer. His devotion and commitment to excellence made the show one of the number one shows in the outdoor entertainment industry.

Robert Roy, standing alongside Chubby Checker in his tour bus just before the headliner  Mr. Checker and the opening act, which was The Magic of Gifford & Roy, was about to take to the stage. I can still see Rob’s face glimmering with Joy standing inside the many performer’s tour buses throughout the years. This is a memory that will sustain me always.

Robert Roy working our magic with Alice Cooper and one of our snakes named Abra. 

A young Lance Gifford met a young Robert Roy many years ago. We were just kids back then and as a friendship grew so did our shared interest in our love of magic. We started doing magic tricks and performing them wherever we could. Little could we imagine back then that one day we would be purchasing Las Vegas-style illusions and performing them at fairs throughout the country, sharing the largest and best stages with some of the biggest names in show business; Johnny Cash, Alice Cooper, Trisha Yearwood, and many more.

As our friendship grew, so did our professional life. Rob was the nuts and bolts of our operation. While I booked the shows and paid the bills, Rob was the one that kept the show rolling. He took absolute pride in his work which always reflected positively on the performances that we presented to our audiences. His devotion and commitment to excellence made our equipment, how we used it, and presented it to our audiences into a 5-star quality operation.

We could never have done these things or climbed to these heights without the familial bond that grew between us. We were business partners but first and foremost best of friends. The Magic of Gifford and Roy was our professional stage name for years. I could have never reached such heights of success without Rob and never would have wanted to.

Rob was always a family man. He worked tirelessly to make his mom proud. Rob was like a son to my mom and dad. After years of performing together, perfecting our trade as one, it was that love and desire for family life that separated our work relationship. Leaving the show, Rob met his beloved Bernie. They married and were given the greatest gift of all, a son they named Addison who became Rob’s pride and joy.

I will hold Rob in my heart forever. Rest in peace my dear beloved friend. In our treasured years together, you epitomized what George Bernard Shaw wrote, “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and ask, why not.”



A young Lance Gifford met a young Robert Roy many years ago. We were just kids back then and as a friendship grew so did our shared interest in our love of magic. We started doing magic tricks and performing them wherever we could. Little could we imagine back then that one day we would be purchasing Las Vegas-style illusions and performing them at fairs throughout the country, sharing the largest and best stages with some of the biggest names in show business; Johnny Cash, Alice Cooper, Trisha Yearwood and many more.

As our friendship grew, so did our professional life. Rob was the nuts and bolts of our operation. While I booked the shows and paid the bills, Rob was the one that kept the show rolling. He took absolute pride in his work which always reflected positively on the performances that we presented to our audiences. His devotion and commitment to excellence made our equipment, how we used it, and presented it to our audiences into a 5-star quality operation.

We could never have done these things or climbed to these heights without the familial bond that grew between us. We were business partners but first and foremost best of friends. The Magic of Gifford and Roy was our professional stage name for years. I could have never reached such heights of success without Rob and never would have wanted to.

Rob was always a family man. He worked tirelessly to make his mom proud. Rob was like a son to my mom and dad. After years of performing together, perfecting our trade as one, it was that love and desire for family life that separated our work relationship. Leaving the show, Rob met his beloved Bernie. They married and were given the greatest gift of all, a son they named Addison who became Rob’s pride and joy.

I will hold Rob in my heart forever. Rest in peace my dear beloved friend. In our treasured years together, you epitomized what George Bernard Shaw wrote, “Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and ask, why not.”


It was heartbreaking to hear of Rob's passing. We were neighbors for 16 years. My heart goes out to Bernie and Addison. My memories of Rob were he was very personable and was a leader in our neighborhood. We had some pretty in depth talks over the years and I always enjoyed him. Rest in peace my friend.

Rob was an important person in my life early in my career. I’ll always be appreciative of the time we spent together. 

Deepest condolences to Bernie, Addison, and the entire Roy family. 

Rob you’ll be missed....I’ll continue to strive to get that WOWAM! 

I want to send my condolences  to robs family, he will be missed by so many people. He was like a son to me.  I've  known him for so








































I want to send my condolences  to robs family.  He was a son to me. He lived with me for a while.  He was a great performer as a  magician , as the magic of Gifford and  Roy.  He will be missed dearly.  All of his life will be remembered as happy memories.  Fly with the ANGELS.  Hugs 






I 

  So Sad known rob for a long time and so sorry for the loss 

Rob was a special kind of a person in as much as when he took on a project and it was finished, it had to be perfect.  Many a time he had helped me out with his knowledge of mechanics, carpentry and what ever I needed.  He was a perfectionist in everything he did and surprisingly he knew a lot about everything he attempted.  Rob will go down in history as a kind and loving person who passed away too soon and will be missed by everyone he came in contact with.   

I’m so very sorry for your loss Bernie. I just found out . My heart is breaking for you & Addison & your family. May God wrap you in his arms & give you comfort & strength . I will keep your family in my prayers.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Love Claudia & Dan Clark

Sending love and condolences from my family to yours 🙏🏻💙

Rob went to school with my son , one day I was visiting the school. As I was walking toward the entrance three boys were standing together and talking. All of sudden one of the boys grabbed the other two and shoved them against the wall. When I got closer I realized that one of them was Rob. He smiled and said hello to me as I walked by. He told my son afterwards that the other two boys were making fun of me and he had to set them straight.

My deepest condolences Bernie, Addison, and family. My heart aches for you.  I have great  memories of you Rob.  Driving the camaro and you telling me to hit the NOS!  My kids, especially my son adored you.  You were so great with them. Great with everyone. You had a special spark and light that's so rare.  

My deepest condolences to the entire Roy family. Especially Bernie and Addison.

Rob was a blast to be around. I loved his magic, his smile, and his laugh. His presence in life will be sorely missed.

Robert I’m gonna miss you this is your brother Larry and gonna miss all the magic you did all your life love you 

You told us you couldn’t make it to the wedding and then showed up and Surprised me. I was the happiest bride ever…forever missed and loved Rest east My sweet handsome Bro..♥️

Well I didn't know you as an adult but I for sure remember our times together as kids.  You were always working on perfecting your next magic trick.  Such a kind good hearted, creative, energetic person.  Always smiling.  I remember when you talked me into holding that boa constrictor oh boy I was petrified.  We have lost a wonderful person.  Condolences for all your family. My prayers and thoughts go out to them.  

Rob, I will miss you so very much my little handsome brother. You had a beautiful kind heart always and we shared a lot of our thoughts and memories of remember when.  I am so happy for the times we shared and I will cherish forever and all the good times we had growing up and times we had in Florida.
I loved it when I was able to see you on Birthdays and Holidays and so happy I have pictures of all our moments shared.  It was nice when you asked me to go into airport to meet your girlfriend that became your wife. I am happy I was able to see you in Florida and that I lived close by and meeting your little handsome twin son Addison that reminds me of you and Bernie. I feel so bad for Mom,  Addison, Bernie and my brothers and sister, family and friends .  I will miss you so much...it hurts my heart that you passed so young and you lived life to the fullest positive, happy, silly and very talented and very kind hearted, lovable, caring thoughtful man!Thank you for being there for me and I was happy to be there for you as we were always honest and opened hearted.  Thank you for times we shared with Paul and I.  He will miss you very much and he loved you like his own brother. I remembered when you were a Magician and you had me open the door to your camper in Mom's yard and I said why do you have  huge rocks in there and you laughed  and said those are turtles and I freaked out.  I was sitting on Moms couch where we grew up and you came down stairs and scared me with that yellow snake...you could not stop laughing.  I was so lucky to have a lovable brother like you always caring and kind!   I will always cherish pictures of you I have in albums and pictures saved in icloud.  I loved you very much! Forever young and handsome I will remember lovable you! This picture I've taken is one of many of my favorites of you both!My deepest sympathy for Mom, my siblings, his wife Bernie and his son Addison, our family and friends that he loved unconditionally very much.  Love Lisa

My lovable son, Rob, you always made everyone smile with your silly ways of making us laugh. I will cherish every moment since you were born and share these moments we had in every conversation to keep you alive with words and to remind everyone and to remember my handsome son, full of life, very outgoing, friendly, talented in all aspects and the ability to do a variety of things whether at home, or, work. You love to remodel homes, decorate on holidays especially Halloween that you loved and patio pavers and the ability to fix and repairs things. Experienced in rebuilding sports cars. Amazing Magician and silly like a comedian and your love at Fairgrounds and being a pirate collecting beads with your wife and son. You always told me how much you love having fun witb your wife and son! You always was a positive man. You always spoken highly of your wife Bernie and your son Addison that you loved very much. You always have that adorable smile and smirk at times. You knew how to bring others up when down. You barely shown your frown. You were always go lucky. You took every challenge that came about and managed to your best abilities. You made me so proud of you! My heart is so delicate and broken it hurts me so much that you are no longer with us. My heart goes out to Addison , Bernie, all my siblings and family with lots of love always, Ma!




I remember how sweet and kind Rob was living life to the fullest with that big beautiful smile of his. My thoughts and prayers are with Rob's family and friends love Darlene. 

Rob (AKA) Bobby, My big Brother. 😢💔
 Words can not express how we are all feeling right now. What a great loss. Your creativity, talent, infectious smile, Karisma, charm and just all around jovial attitude. That’s what’s getting me through these last few days.. Thinking of the good times. Like the way you use to eat your breakfast cereal with your blanket over your head with your eyes barely open. That’s what is keeping me going. I think of all the wonderful memories and just silly stuff you and Geary use to do. 
 Camping as kids. The many crazy dear devil things you use to do together. 
Sneaking down as soon as we could to see what Santa brought and laying in front of the tree. That one time you and Geary unwrapped the hidden gifts and re-wrapped them. Haha, so many more. You will always be so very missed Brother. I love you more than works can say. I hope you rest in the sweetest peace. Hug all of  our loved ones that you are now with and please tell Dad how much I love him. 
My heart is with both Bernie,  Addison and extended friends and family. Love and Prayers 
 
Rose Hogan (Roy)

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Robert Ernest Roy

December 26, 1971 – December 15, 2021

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

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