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8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting
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8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting
8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek.
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 21751233
© Mirrorpix
1956 Billy Mccomb Coffin Hammersmith Husband Illusion Its Magic June Mccomb Magic Magician Riverside Studio
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This print captures a moment of sheer magic and astonishment from the 1950s. Titled "8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick" it showcases the incredible husband and wife magic act, June and Billy McComb. The photograph is part of a sequence of nine pictures taken during their rehearsal for BBC TV's show called "ITs Magic" at The Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London. In this particular scene, June McComb places her husband inside an aluminium coffin before setting it ablaze on live television. As the coffin unfolds, to everyone's surprise, Billy emerges unscathed except for a small soot mark adorning his right cheek. It is truly miraculous that he has survived the roasting unharmed. The image exudes joy as we witness June passionately kissing her husband hello again after his astounding escape. Their love and partnership shine through even amidst such daring illusions. Taken on November 6th, 1956, this picture serves as a reminder of the golden age of entertainment when magic acts enthralled audiences worldwide. The McCombs' talent brought wonderment into people's homes through their mesmerizing performances. Preserved by George Greenwell at Memory Lane Prints, this print transports us back to an era where illusionists like June and Billy McComb captivated hearts with their extraordinary tricks.
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