The Paul Daniels Magic Show
The Paul Daniels Magic Show

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

1979 15 Seasons 121 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Family

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.

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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Seasons & Episodes

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Episode 1

Join Paul Daniels for the first of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his

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Episode 2

The second of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion

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Episode 3

The third of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion a

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Episode 4

The last of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion an

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Episode 1

The first of a new series of six programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fa

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Episode 2

Top American ventriloquist and puppeteer Shari Lewis, sensational German illusionist Hans Moretti, with his death-defyin

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Episode 3

From the Polish State Circus, The Koziaks with their astounding acrobatics, from Hollywood, illusionists Glenn Falkenste

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Episode 4

TV's top comedy magic star introduces the lazy juggler Rob Murray the French puppet sensation Ioni. Guest appearances by

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Episode 5

Another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces his g

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Episode 6

The last of the series in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces

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Episode 1

The first of six programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introd

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Episode 2

Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Rob Murra

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Episode 3

Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Hans More

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Episode 4

Another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces: the

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Episode 5

Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Jeffery A

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Episode 6

The last programme of the present series in which he entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable

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Episode 1

Paul Daniels stars in the first of a new series of eight programmes in which he sets out to amuse and amaze with his own

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Episode 2

In the second show of a new series, Paul Daniels sets out to amuse and amaze in his own special fashion and introduces t

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Episode 3

Guests: from Austria, the superhuman strength of Markus, from Los Angeles, the magical mime of Tina Lenert.

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Episode 4

Guests: from Austria, Eric Brenn, the fastest act in showbusiness, from San Francisco, Tom Noddy, blowing bubbles like y

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Episode 5

From Germany, the celebrated showman illusionist Hans Moretti, from Las Vegas, the clown prince of magic Johnny Paul.

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Episode 6

This week Paul Daniels re-creates the sensational act, Defying the Bullets, as performed by the legendary magician Chung

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Episode 7

Guests: from France, Jean-Claude with his upside-down football skills, Omar Pasha with his Arabian Nights fantasy.

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Episode 8

The last of the present series in which Paul entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his international gues

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Episode 1

Paul Daniels returns to Saturday night television with the first of a new series of magic, comedy and fun in which he re

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Episode 2

Another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he takes a trip in time to make a most unusual hotel reservation for a st

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Episode 3

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he produces a very special rabbit from a hat and in

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Episode 4

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he presents for the first time on television The Pu

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Episode 5

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he explores the eerie world of the occult and 'thin

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Episode 6

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he plays magical cricket with special guest Fred Tr

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Episode 7

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he attempts to establish a world record for magic a

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Episode 8

With guests Alfredo, The Klementis and a special appearance by Rowland Emett.

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Episode 1

Join Paul Daniels for the first of a new series of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which he enlists the ass

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Episode 2

Another show of magic and comedy in which he offers a Rolls-Royce as a very special prize in the Bunco Booth and introdu

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Episode 3

Another show of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which Paul invokes the aid of spirits in a most unusual gam

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Episode 4

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which - you have been warned - he re-

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Episode 5

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation in which he discovers a new method of egg

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Episode 6

Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation in which he attempts an incredible triple

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Episode 7

This week Paul attempts the most sensational vanishing trick of his career and introduces his special guests from German

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Episode 8

This week Paul demonstrates how a magician copes with an accident, takes things easy in a magical way for the last show

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Episode 1

In the first of ten programmes Paul Daniels inaugurates his travelling magic show and arrives at Longleat to perform mag

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Episode 2

In this week's show Paul Daniels travels to Silverstone where, in a death-defying escape, he matches his life against th

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Episode 3

Will Paul Daniels track Nessie to her lair ? In the company of special guest Fulton Mackay, our intrepid magician travel

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Episode 4

Paul Daniels accompanies Anneka Rice to investigate witchcraft and things that go bump in the night in the appropriate s

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Episode 5

This week Paul Daniels travels to Tintagel where he enlists the aid of Merlin to enact a special magical version of the

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Episode 6

In this week's show Paul travels to Bath and takes a trip back into history to celebrate the magic of hot air ballooning

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Episode 7

Join Paul Daniels for another show of comedy, magic and audience participation in which he makes a hilarious attempt to

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Episode 8

In this week's show Paul returns to Longleat to become the first magician in recorded history to present outdoors the fu

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Episode 9

Paul Daniels, in the company of his special guests Dame Vera Lynn and Wynford Vaughan Thomas, travels to the Cabinet War

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Episode 10

Somewhere in England, Paul Daniels has hidden the most valuable, most special object imaginable. Will the studio audienc

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Episode 1

In the first of a new series Paul Daniels is joined by special guest star Lionel Jeffries on a magical journey to Sherwo

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Episode 2

In this week's show Paul Daniels persuades special guests Nick Ross and Sue Cook to take time off from Crimewatch to scr

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Episode 3

In this week's show, Paul Daniels goes down on the farm to discover 'Where Did the Ducks Go?' and pays tribute to the le

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Episode 4

In this week's show Paul Daniels applies his conjuring skills to crime detection in 'Murder by Magic'. He also introduce

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Episode 5

This week Paul Daniels braves the watery wastes of Lake Windermere, in the company of special guest David Vine , in an a

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Episode 6

Paul Daniels travels into the space age to present his favourite illusion and performs the classical Chinese feat of the

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Episode 7

In this week's show Paul Daniels goes to the Telecom Tower to conduct a spectacular experiment in thought-control, with

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Episode 8

Paul Daniels delves into the repertoire of the Indian magician, demonstrates his talent in a most unusual manner and int

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Episode 9

Paul Daniels is taken aback as Debbie McGee tries to take over the show and pays tribute to master magician Robert Harbi

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Episode 10

In the last of the present series, Paul Daniels travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape o

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Episode 1

In this week's show Paul Daniels finds an unexpected surprise with his grocery bill and, with help from American magicia

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Episode 2

Paul Daniels traces his family tree in an unusual manner and, with Johnny Morris and Bobby Roberts Jr, attempts to make

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Episode 3

In this week's show Paul Daniels narrates a grisly tale of "orrible murder' and plays host to the Daniels Derby Silver C

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Episode 4

Paul Daniels travels to Devon to perform the most spectacular card trick of his career, in the presence of Arthur Marsha

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Episode 5

In this week's show Paul Daniels uncovers his new patent spelling machine and helps magical colleague Alan Shaxon divide

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Episode 6

In this week's show Paul travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape of his career in the com

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Episode 7

In this week's show Paul presents the mystery of the patriotic pom-poms and impersonates the famous Danish-American illu

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Episode 8

In this week's show Paul links up with the British Library Reading Room within the British Museum in the company of Lord

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Episode 9

In this week's show, the last in the current series, Paul travels to the seaside to present Debbie McGee and her new-fou

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Episode 1

Starring Paul Daniels, whose special guests include Rudy Coby and his strange magic, and from Las Vegas the sensational

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Episode 2

From China, the spectacular skills of the Meteors, and from Paris the elegant magic of Pierre Edernac. Special guest sta

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Episode 3

From Hawaii the hilarious Michael Marlin ; and from Taiwan the death-defying acrobatics of The Hsiung Brothers.

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Episode 4

Special guests are Australia's superb adagio dancers Liz/Steve; and Britain's finest, Ray Alan with Lord Charles.

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Episode 5

From America, the amazing skills of Johnny Fox ; and special guest Linford Christie.

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Episode 6

With the superb trick cycling of Kid Lima and on the trapeze, the Ayak Brothers.

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Episode 7

From Canada, the musical comedy of Les Foubrac and from England, the sensational Skating Willers.

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Episode 8

The last show of the present series. His special guests will be the hilarious comedy jugglers Mr Adams and Mr Dandridge

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Episode 1

Paul gets to grips with Dem Bones, turns water into wine and introduces you to his psychic car. Special guests: Barry Mc

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Episode 2

Join Paul tonight when he welcomes you with a glass of champagne, shows you the fun of his fair and leaves you with '0'

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Episode 3

Special guests are the South American gaucho act Los Huincas and from California, the magic of Kevin James.

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Episode 4

Join Paul as he shows the secrets of his lightweight box and presents the new 'Cecil' award. His guests are comedian Les

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Episode 5

Special guests are the American skate-boarding duo Diane and Primo, and the Canadian tightrope walkers Agathe and Antoin

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Episode 6

Tonight Paul presents one of the fastest illusions ever, conjures up a gourmet meal and attempts a razor sharp finale. S

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Episode 7

Guests are: from America, the snooker table wizard Gene Catron ; Barbara and Spencer, the most incredible adagio act in

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Episode 8

Paul's special guests on the last show in the current series are: from New York, Rudy Coby brings his strange magic, plu

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Episode 1

Tonight Paul Daniels starts his new series with a 'big bang' and lands himself in quite a 'pickle', while Debbie McGee a

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Episode 2

Tonight Paul Daniels attempts to take a camel 'through the eye of a needle'. His special guests are America's fantastic

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Episode 3

Tonight Paul goes gardening in a magical greenhouse and takes a trip back to his childhood nursery. His special guests a

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Episode 4

Tonight Paul Daniels presents a brand new 'game show' and Debbie McGee will attempt to read somebody's mind. His special

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Episode 5

Tonight Paul Daniels takes a look back at the 'swing' era, presents his own special 'race meeting' and is, as always, ba

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Episode 6

Tonight Paul Daniels puts on his 'thinking cap' when he invites viewers to join him in his world of mystery and magic. H

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Episode 7

Paul Daniels has more magical fun tonight, when his special guest is the amazing Denny Dent from America.

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Episode 8

Tonight Paul Daniels enters the magical world of opera with a little help from his friend, composer/conductor Carl Davis

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Episode 9

In the last show of the present series, Paul Daniels presents the biggest illusion he has ever attempted. His special gu

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Episode 1

The master magician returns with more mirth and mystery. Tonight, Paul invites viewers to take part in the show. All tha

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Episode 2

Once again, Paul presents his special brand of comedy, magic and drama when he attempts to escape from a solid air-tight

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Episode 3

Tonight, you can take part by using just a six-inch-square piece of thin paper. Plus from Japan, the magic of Fukai and

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Episode 4

As always Paul invites you to join him for his special brand of magic and mystery. Have some fun at home when he shows y

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Episode 5

This week, there is a stone-age theme as Paul presents another magical comedy showcase. He is joined by John Inman (Mr

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Episode 6

Tonight, magician and entertainer Paul Daniels introduces Wittus Witt, from Germany, with part of his superb antique mag

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Episode 7

Tonight, magician and entertainer Paul Daniels gets his audience all tied up in knots and Debbie McGee demonstrates her

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Episode 8

Special guests are the amazing Gina Althoff from Germany and the hilarious Ali Bongo from Pongolia.

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Episode 9

In the last of the present series, Paul Daniels tries to answer one of the world's great mysteries. Viewers can also joi

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Episode 1

Paul Daniels presents some more magical illusions and introduces speciality acts from around the world. Tonight his gues

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Episode 2

Tonight's guests are Red Ryder from Texas and the Hassani Troupe from Morocco. In the weekly "card sharp" spot is Darwin

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Episode 3

Tonight's guests are singer Jess Conrad, Kathy Staff (Nora Batty in Last of the Summer Wine) and Swiss cycling duo Anja

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Episode 4

Guests are diarist Nigel Dempster, card magician Rene Lavand from Venezuela, Marie Perry from the USA and Great Britain'

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Episode 5

Some more magical illusions and speciality acts from around the world. Tonight the contents of the sealed box that Nigel

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Episode 6

Some more magical illusions from Paul Daniels, and speciality acts from around the world including Germany's superstars

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Episode 7

Magical illusions and speciality acts from around the world. With card star Darwin Ortiz from the USA, magician Michael

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Episode 8

This week, living body sculpture from Canada's outstanding balancing act Vis Versa, Swedish card star Lennart Green, a g

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Episode 9

For the last of the series, there is a special "open-air" illusion, and from Germany, the Bauers Troupe of sensational a

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Episode 1

Television's master magician returns promising to take people "beyond belief". He is assisted by Debbie McGee and his sp

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Episode 2

Appearing tonight with the master magician is one of the USA's finest card manipulators Richard Turner, and from Germany

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Episode 3

Tonight's special guests are French magician Bernard Bilis, and from Samoa, Sielu and his troupe of fire dancers.

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Episode 4

More mystery and illusion with the magic man. Tonight, his special guests are the Pellegrini Brothers from Italy, Carlos

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Episode 5

Tonight's special guests are English magician Stephen Tucker, contortionists Cirque du Soleil from Canada, the Great Tho

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Episode 6

This week's special guests are juggler Zabalotny from Moscow and magician Norm Nielsen from Las Vegas. Plus the answer t

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Episode 7

Special guests are South American hand-shadow magician Sonny Fontana, Ukrainian clown Marchievsky, and French magician B

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Episode 8

Featuring Russian circus stars Ivanov, Texan card sharp Richard Turner and the "Bubble Man" Tom Noddy.

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Episode 9

To mark the last show in the present series, television's master magician offers one lucky member of his studio audience

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