Roberta visited Britain as an American teenager in 1931 with her parents and sister. Her charm and quality of magic made quite an impact, not least at the first convention of the I.B.M. British Ring in Cheltenham. In Britain she is largely unknown today, and Brian tells the story of how a photograph resulted in a journey of discovery to find out more about this talented young lady. Join Brian on his quest for more information below.
Item Details
| Year | 1931, 2019, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Date | 6 September 2019 |
| Theatre | Town Hall (Cheltenham) |
| People | Brian Lead, Edwin A. Dawes, Marion Byron, Roberta Byron, Roy Field, Will Goldston |
| Organisations | International Brotherhood of Magicians British Ring, The Magicians' Club |
| Key Phrases | Non-apparatus |
| Category | Magic, Talks |
| Ref no | N2335 Talk20 |