What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chap holding a fag back to front and beginning to imitate Tommy Cooper? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Tommy Cooper". MAN (chap) holding [A + CIG (fag) reversed ("back to front") + I ("beginning to Imitate")] = M(AGICI)AN = MAGICIAN (definition = "Tommy Cooper" — the comedian/magician) The answer is MAGICIAN.

Chap holding a fag back to front and beginning to imitate Tommy Cooper? (8)

Telegraph Cryptic #31208 | 15 Across | 2026-04-08 flower

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