Terry Seabrook on Billy McComb

As you should know Terry Seabrook passed away recently, a few years after his great friend Billy McComb.  Amateur magician and dublin taxi driver John McCartney pointed me towards the Youtube footage below which features Terry talking about the then recent passing of and memorial for Billy.  The recent radio documentary "The Mysterious McComb" was something Terry if in the fullness of health would have been, as the saying goes, all over.  For those who haven't already you can listen to The Mysterious McComb here. Two great men. We'll never see their likes again.

McComb Documentary a huge hit

The Mysterious McComb documentary has now received over 10,000 listens worldwide.  Many people helped get the word out including MagicNewsWire, MagicWeek and Alan Watson through his e-zine.  Ten thousand is a huge number in a niche industry like ours.  it gives me huge satisfaction that we were able to make it available here for everyone.  As a small bonus it means ten thousand people are now aware this site exists which should hopefully raise Irish magic's profile in the international magic conscious.

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The Mysterious McComb :: Radio Documentary

Originally broadcast by 4fm Ireland and produced by Digital Audio Productions, Dublin The Mysterious McComb is the magical story of Billy McComb, a boy from Belfast who became one of the world’s most influential performers and magicians. Born into an upper-class family in Belfast in the 1920’s, Billy turned his back on a career in medicine to follow his dream of becoming a world-class magician. His path to success took him from war-torn Belfast to Dublin (where he spent a night in prison) and on to The London Palladium. During his time in London he married and performed with his new bride, a former Miss Ireland. From there, Billy set his sights on global domination, traversing the globe performing on cruise ships. He eventually put down roots in Hollywood, setting the stage alight across Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A charismatic, timeless and indeed iconic figure, Billy McComb changed the face of magic and inspired a generation of aspiring magicians. The producers wish to thank Martin Breese for the original audio of Billy you hear in this production.

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Billy McComb Documentary on 4fm this January

A radio documentary on the life and times of Billy McComb will broadcast on 4fm on Sunday 2nd January at 6pm.  Narrated by Keith Barry and with contributions from, but not limited to, Billy's partner Annabel, Noel Britten, Max Maven and a host of familiar names from home (including you editor) it promises to be a really beautiful tribute piece.  You can listen to it on 4fm or online at www.4fm.ie  We hope to have it available on this site after the broadcast.