Upon the death of his father in 1965, he inherited the act, which he continued to present in the Soviet Union (and later, Russia) and all over the world well into the 21st century.

They divorced in 1974, and Yolanta married Igor's brother, Emil Kio Jr., himself a famous illusionist.

In addition to his work in the circus ring, Kio often performed on television, including an annual New Year's Day program in the 1980s.

He also appeared on television as a presenter, and was featured in a Soviet film, The Girl On The Rolling Globe in 1966.

Igor Kio was a major star of Russian entertainment — not in the least for his tumultuous private life.