Mr. Piffles, ‘The World’s First Magic-Performing Chihuahua,’ Dies at 16

The longtime performing companion of magician Piff the Magic Dragon died on Nov. 8, five days shy of his 17th birthday.

Magician Piff the Magic Dragon and his dog Mr. Piffles attend the premiere of "Sharknado 5: Global Swarming" in Las Vegas, Nev., on Aug. 6, 2017. Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Caesars Entertainment

British magician Piff the Magic Dragon, famed for his appearances on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” and “America’s Got Talent,” has shared a touching tribute to his beloved Chihuahua and longtime performing companion, Mr. Piffles, who died on Nov. 8 at the age of 16.

“For over fifteen years, I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being upstaged and outshone night after night by Mr Piffles,” the 44-year-old comedian, whose real name is John van der Put, said in a press release on Nov. 13.