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1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences
1 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences.
June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s.
June roasts her husband on live TV.
Picture shows a sequence of 9 pictures from their magic act.
Rehearsal for BBC TV at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. Television show called " ITs Magic". 1956
June McComb places her husband Billy McComb in an aluminium coffin. She sets it alight, and when it is unfolded Billy has burned to a skeleton. However, somehow he has escaped and the couple are re-united for picture 8 and 9 where June kissing him hello again, and we see the soot marks on his cheek. A happy ending.
Picture taken 6th November 1956
George Greenwell
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
H 8981
Media ID 21751197
© Mirrorpix
1956 Billy Mccomb Coffin Hammersmith Husband Illusion Its Magic June Mccomb Magic Magician Riverside Studio
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Step into the enchanting world of June and Billy McComb, the dynamic husband and wife magic act that captivated audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. This extraordinary print captures a pivotal moment before their mesmerizing trick commences. The scene unfolds during a rehearsal for the renowned BBC TV show 'IT's Magic' at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London, back on November 6th, 1956. In this sequence of nine pictures, we witness June McComb playfully roasting her beloved husband live on television. Picture after picture reveals their astonishing illusion: June places Billy inside an aluminum coffin which she then sets ablaze. As it unfolds to reveal what appears to be his charred skeleton, anticipation fills the air. But fear not! Against all odds, Billy miraculously escapes unscathed. The joyous reunion takes place in pictures eight and nine as June tenderly kisses her resilient partner hello once again. Soot marks adorning his cheek serve as a testament to their triumphant performance. It is truly a happy ending that leaves spectators spellbound. This remarkable photograph by George Greenwell transports us back to an era when magic was alive with wonderment and mystique. Through this image from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of the timeless allure of illusion and the enduring partnership between two exceptional performers.
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