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5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside
5 of 9 - The coffin is now ablaze supposedly with Billy McComb inside.
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 21751227
© Mirrorpix
1956 Billy Mccomb Coffin Hammersmith Husband Illusion Its Magic June Mccomb Magic Magician Riverside Studio
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the mesmerizing world of magic in the 1950s. The image captures a pivotal moment during June and Billy McComb's renowned husband and wife magic act, performed on live TV for a show called "ITs Magic" at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London. In this particular sequence of nine pictures, we witness an astonishing illusion that leaves audiences spellbound. June McComb places her husband inside an aluminium coffin before setting it ablaze. As picture five reveals, the coffin is now engulfed in flames with Billy supposedly trapped inside. However, as the performance unfolds further, we discover that Billy has miraculously escaped unharmed. Picture eight and nine depict a heartwarming reunion between the couple; June kisses her husband hello again while soot marks on his cheek serve as evidence of their incredible feat. The photograph not only showcases the skillful artistry behind their illusions but also highlights the deep bond shared by June and Billy both on stage and off. Their magical performances captivated audiences across England during this era of entertainment. As we gaze upon this vintage image captured on November 6th, 1956, we are transported back to a time when enchantment filled our screens and left us questioning what was real and what was merely an illusion.
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