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Comedy conjuror Tommy Cooper (1921 - 1984) attempts a magic trick on a handbag belonging to Lady Irene Denison (1890 - 1956) at a cocktail party in aid of the National Spastics Society given by Denison (Lady Carisbrooke) at Ovington Gardens, Brompton, London, 26th June 1955. (Photo by Travis/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Comedy conjuror Tommy Cooper (1921 - 1984) attempts a magic trick on a handbag belonging to Lady Irene Denison (1890 - 1956) at a cocktail party in aid of the National Spastics Society given by Denison (Lady Carisbrooke) at Ovington Gardens, Brompton, London, 26th June 1955. (Photo by Travis/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)