The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)
A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1992-01-11The master magician returns with more mirth and mystery. Tonight, Paul invites viewers to take part in the show. All that is required is a pen or pencil, a jam jar and some long grain rice. His guests are jugglers Dick Franco and Noelle, and Nadja Gasser with her sealions. Featuring Martin Daniels.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1992-01-18Once again, Paul presents his special brand of comedy, magic and drama when he attempts to escape from a solid air-tight box. Viewers are also invited to join in the fun. All that's needed is a tumbler of water, some ice and a short length of soft string. Tonight's special guests are Canada's Jean Nedel, who demonstrates his amazing acrobatic and balancing talents, and from Spain the award-winning magician Juan Mayoral.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1992-01-25Tonight, you can take part by using just a six-inch-square piece of thin paper. Plus from Japan, the magic of Fukai and the amazing Sanada, who has turned the skill of fanning cards into an art form.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1992-02-01As always Paul invites you to join him for his special brand of magic and mystery. Have some fun at home when he shows you a trick using two cups and a balloon. Special guests tonight are Mike Michaels from Las Vegas with his mechanical magic, and from Russia, the death-defying Panteleenkos.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 1992-02-08This week, there is a stone-age theme as Paul presents another magical comedy showcase. He is joined by John Inman (Mr Humphries in BBC1's Friday night comedy Grace and Favour), and viewers are invited to join in a trick using a wine bottle, a wooden cocktail stick and two table forks. Plus Martin Daniels demonstrating his levitational skills with a magic cushion, and from Russia, the dancing juggler Gennadi Kil.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 1992-02-15Tonight, magician and entertainer Paul Daniels introduces Wittus Witt, from Germany, with part of his superb antique magic collection. Plus, how to perform a party trick using two 2p pieces, one 5p piece and a pint glass. And from China, the amazing vase-juggling Ming.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 1992-02-22Tonight, magician and entertainer Paul Daniels gets his audience all tied up in knots and Debbie McGee demonstrates her astounding mind reading skills from an airfield 12 miles away from the studio. This week's special guests both come from Kiev in the Ukraine: Evgeny Voronin weaves a selection of his humorous illusions and Galina Strutinskaya displays her beautiful balletic dance skills.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 1992-02-29Special guests are the amazing Gina Althoff from Germany and the hilarious Ali Bongo from Pongolia.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 1992-03-07In the last of the present series, Paul Daniels tries to answer one of the world's great mysteries. Viewers can also join in the fun using a £10 note and three wine glasses. His special guests are juggler and magician Buba and Buka from St Petersburg. And Paul recreates the feel of the Marie Celeste on a raft in a swimming pool.