THE LAUGH SENSATION OF THE YEAR

1 April 2004

It's sometimes more interesting reading the ads in old magic magazines rather than the articles.

What could be 'The Laugh Sensation of the Year?' What Year? Read on!

To quote: 'It's a riot of fun. It's unbelievable.'

What could this be?

The ad continues: 'In the lounge of a hotel, a group of us are sitting talking. Suddenly a telephone bell rings. My friend reaches under his coat and produces a telephone receiver. 'Hullo. Hullo! Who is that' etc People around are wondering what is going on as I pass the telephone receiver to my friend.

He then rings off and I discourse on the science of the new Radio Telephone'

Any performer can use it in his act. As a repeat gag it's terrific. Ideal for comperes. A smash hit for ventriloquists. NOT RUBBER but a perfect imitation receiver.

PRICE: 25/- (£1.25 if you've been decimalised!)

This was the ad in Abra for ELMER ECKAM'S 'Radio-Phonie'.

The year 1953!

Yes the 'mobile phone' was 'The Laugh Sensation of the Year' over fifty years ago.

How times change!

J Cann

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