Tommy Cooper
/ˌtɒmi ˈkuːpə(r)/
/ˌtɑːmi ˈkuːpər/
- (1921-84) an English comedian who performed magic tricks as part of his act. He was well known for wearing a fez (= a small red traditional Turkish hat) and saying 'Just like that' when his tricks went wrong, as they often did.
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