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Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels demonstrates a card trick. 1st February 1978

Magician Paul Daniels demonstrates a card trick. 1st February 1978

Background imageMagic Collection: 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

Background imageMagic Collection: Jackie Daniels, the first wife of magician Paul Daniels

Jackie Daniels, the first wife of magician Paul Daniels. They married in 1960 and divorced in 1975, although they d been separated for five years before that. Pictured, working as a barmaid

Background imageMagic Collection: Stewart and Janet Farrar in the small room at the top of their home at Swords, Ireland

Stewart and Janet Farrar in the small room at the top of their home at Swords, Ireland, where they perform magic rituals. 10th November 1982

Background imageMagic Collection: Prince Charles performs his first conjuring trick in public to gain his membership to

Prince Charles performs his first conjuring trick in public to gain his membership to the Magic Circle. It was the traditional buskers cup

Background imageMagic Collection: Zahrat, 23, of Billy smarts Circus. Original caption says

Zahrat, 23, of Billy smarts Circus. Original caption says : Shes a Sizzler ! Breakfast coming up Sir! And its cooked to a turn by a sizzler who ALWAYS blows hot

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician sawing man in half also performing the swords in a box trick

Magician sawing man in half also performing the swords in a box trick. Magician: Bernard Hughes. Man: George Gell. April 1965 A1116-004

Background imageMagic Collection: Tommy Cooper seen here in the bar of The New Theatre, Oxford. 22nd March 1972

Tommy Cooper seen here in the bar of The New Theatre, Oxford. 22nd March 1972

Background imageMagic Collection: Magicians Paul and Jackie Daniels win Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians Will Fleet trophy

Magicians Paul and Jackie Daniels win Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians Will Fleet trophy. Circa 1964

Background imageMagic Collection: Escapologist Mike Costello known as Blondini seen here being blown up in a box by his

Escapologist Mike Costello known as Blondini seen here being blown up in a box by his wife Sally. August 1973

Background imageMagic Collection: Coventry Magic Circle are trying to solve a vanishing trick

Coventry Magic Circle are trying to solve a vanishing trick. They have only 25 active members, half the number they had once. Where has all the talent gone? Mr

Background imageMagic Collection: Woman escapologist Jill Fletcher. 1965 A1140

Woman escapologist Jill Fletcher. 1965 A1140

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Bernard Hughes: Performing sword in a box trick with his female assistant

Magician Bernard Hughes: Performing sword in a box trick with his female assistant. April 1965

Background imageMagic Collection: Twenty three British magicians flew off to America to attend a special meeting of magic

Twenty three British magicians flew off to America to attend a special meeting of magic men today. The Vice President of the English Chapter of International Brotherhood of Magicians, Mr

Background imageMagic Collection: Dutch magician Fred Kaps arriving at Heathrow Airport before his appearance before forty

Dutch magician Fred Kaps arriving at Heathrow Airport before his appearance before forty guests at St James Palace to celebrate the 21st birthday of Prince William

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Fred Kaps who appeared before forty guests at St James Palace to celebrate

Magician Fred Kaps who appeared before forty guests at St James Palace to celebrate the 21st birthday of Prince William, eldest son of the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester

Background imageMagic Collection: Queen (rock group) perform at St James Park, Stadium, Newcastle, England

Queen (rock group) perform at St James Park, Stadium, Newcastle, England. Picture shows singer Freddie Mercury. This was the first English date, in their Magic tour

Background imageMagic Collection: Uri Geller, Illusionist, 1st November 1974

Uri Geller, Illusionist, 1st November 1974

Background imageMagic Collection: David de Val, Oldham escapologist. 8th October 1992

David de Val, Oldham escapologist. 8th October 1992

Background imageMagic Collection: Magic - Levitation Original 1958 Caption. Mandrake

Magic - Levitation Original 1958 Caption. Mandrake and Marcelle perform their Levitation act. They have been touring Newcastle this week

Background imageMagic Collection: 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

Background imageMagic Collection: 9 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting

9 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. He gets a kiss from June

Background imageMagic Collection: 7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly

7 of 9 - June returns to the extinguished coffin to find a skeleton, supposedly, the remains of her husband Billy McComb. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageMagic Collection: 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

Background imageMagic Collection: 6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled

6 of 9 - The blaze is put out, the coffin disasembled, and we see June return to the stage in a change of outfit. The first time she has seen her husband supposidly burnt to a skeleton

Background imageMagic Collection: 4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly 'roast'

4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly "roast"
4 of 9 - June McComb lights the aluminium coffin, to supposedly " roast" her husband on live TV. June and Billy McComb - husband and wife magic act from the 1950s and 1960s

Background imageMagic Collection: 3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin

3 of 9 - Billy McComb is helped into the aluminium coffin, whilst his wife June lights the flame. In the next frames, we shall see June ignite the coffin ablaze

Background imageMagic Collection: 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

Background imageMagic Collection: Martin Daniels magician son of Paul Daniels Dbase. 10th May 1988

Martin Daniels magician son of Paul Daniels Dbase. 10th May 1988

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels with his father, Mr Hughie Daniels. 15th September 1976

Paul Daniels with his father, Mr Hughie Daniels. 15th September 1976

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, pictured with his parents Hughie and Nancy Daniels at their home in Brotton

Paul Daniels, pictured with his parents Hughie and Nancy Daniels at their home in Brotton. 15th September 1976

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, pictured with wife Debbie McGee, at the riverside, in York

Paul Daniels, magician, pictured with wife Debbie McGee, at the riverside, in York, 27th May 1995

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, opens the St Lukes Gala Fun Day, Middlesbrough

Paul Daniels, magician, opens the St Lukes Gala Fun Day, Middlesbrough, 24th September 1995

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, opens the charity race day at Redcar, Tees Valley

Paul Daniels, magician, opens the charity race day at Redcar, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire, England, 27th August 1995

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, attends the 40th anniversary of the Middlesbrough Magic Circle

Paul Daniels, magician, attends the 40th anniversary of the Middlesbrough Magic Circle, picture with local magician Phil Smith, 23rd October 1994

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels, magician, officially re-opens refurbished Kilton Thorpe School

Paul Daniels, magician, officially re-opens refurbished Kilton Thorpe School, Middlesbrough, 25th September 1995

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels and showgirls. 15th March 1989

Magician Paul Daniels and showgirls. 15th March 1989

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels. 13th December 1991

Magician Paul Daniels. 13th December 1991

Background imageMagic Collection: Debbie McGee, pictured at home. 13th December 1991

Debbie McGee, pictured at home. 13th December 1991

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels and his wife Debbie McGee pictured at home. 13th December 1991

Magician Paul Daniels and his wife Debbie McGee pictured at home. 13th December 1991

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels with a crystal ball. 1st February 1978

Magician Paul Daniels with a crystal ball. 1st February 1978

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels shows off a trick as he cuts Ken Irwins arm off

Magician Paul Daniels shows off a trick as he cuts Ken Irwins arm off. 1st February 1978

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels with his pet rabbit Starsky. 27th November 1985

Paul Daniels with his pet rabbit Starsky. 27th November 1985

Background imageMagic Collection: Tommy Cooper seen here having breakfast outside The New Theatre, Oxford

Tommy Cooper seen here having breakfast outside The New Theatre, Oxford, to promote his new stage show. 22nd March 1972

Background imageMagic Collection: Clowning about... The circus came to town yesterday, at least it seemed so when clowns

Clowning about... The circus came to town yesterday, at least it seemed so when clowns, tightrope walkers and flying trapeze artists turned up at Colne Valley High School

Background imageMagic Collection: Magician Paul Daniels doing tricks for the children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9)

Magician Paul Daniels doing tricks for the children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9). Blackpool, 24th August 1978

Background imageMagic Collection: Paul Daniels doing tricks for children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9)

Paul Daniels doing tricks for children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9). Blackpool, 24th August 1978

Background imageMagic Collection: Witch Jean Gallagher gives ten year old Louise Stringer a shock at Roseberry Library

Witch Jean Gallagher gives ten year old Louise Stringer a shock at Roseberry Library, Billingham which has swopped its normal peace and quiet for a bit of devilment in the run up to Halloween



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