In the 1980s Fergus Roy, husband of Betty Davenport, conceived the idea of a TV magic series which was aimed at children, but which was also to be of interest to adults. The idea was adopted by Thames Television who called the series Illusions. Each programme featured a large illusion performed by actor Adam Wide. This Chocolate Box Illusion is one of two in the Davenport Collection. This clip, in colour and with sound, comes from the Illusions show, Series 2, Programme 1 in 1985.
Film of the Cecil Lyle Chocolate Box Illusion performed in 1985
Item Details
| Size | Colour, sound. 2min. |
|---|---|
| Year | 1985 |
| Date | 1985 |
| People | Adam Wide, Fergus Roy |
| Organisations | Thames Television |
| Key Phrases | Apparatus |
| Category | Films |
| Ref no | N3376 Film37 |