Magician and past King Rat. Born Muswell Hill. Debonair magician and light comedian. General TV personality appearing on 'What's my Line?' and introducing Basil Brush to the world. Died Surrey.
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David Nixon
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Teddington Studios - David Nixon
David Nixon, 1919 - 1978, magician and past King Rat. Comic Heritage
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Kate Adie
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