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2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences
2 of 9 - June and Billy as they appear before the trick commences. Having a playful discussion.
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
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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, a dynamic husband and wife magic act that captivated audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. This stunning print captures a playful moment between the couple as they prepare for their mind-boggling trick on live TV. In this particular sequence from their famous magic act, taken during a rehearsal for BBC's 'ITs Magic' at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London in 1956, we witness June roasting her husband with her sharp wit. Picture after picture unfolds before our eyes, showcasing their incredible illusion skills. The highlight of this mesmerizing performance is when June places Billy inside an aluminium coffin and sets it ablaze. As if by pure magic, when the coffin is unfolded, Billy appears to have turned into a skeleton! But fear not - true love prevails as he miraculously escapes unharmed. Picture number eight and nine bring us a heartwarming reunion between June and Billy. With soot marks on his cheek from his fiery ordeal, she lovingly kisses him hello again. It's truly a happy ending to an astonishing display of talent and showmanship. This rare glimpse into the magical world of June and Billy McComb reminds us why they were hailed as one of the most captivating magician duos of their time. Their illusions continue to inspire awe even decades later.
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