The Paul Daniels Magic Show
Specials
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.
Where to Watch Specials
20 Episodes
- 1979 Christmas SpecialE1
1979 Christmas SpecialA special edition of the programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual form, and introduces the remarkable skills of his guests, including from Great Britain: the incredible illusions of Jeffery Atkins, Germany: the sensational knife-throwing of Duo Brumbach, India: the hand shadows of Bablu Mallick, China: the diablo dexterity of Wong Mow Ting with the PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET. Special guest star Henry Cooper. - The Best Of Paul DanielsE2
The Best Of Paul DanielsJoin Paul Daniels for a chance to see again a further selection of magical highlights from recent programmes, including 'Walking through a wall of China', 'The great pumpkin mystery' and more incredible happenings 'Under laboratory conditions'. Also featured are the special skills of some of his most talked about guests: from the USA Tom Noddy, blowing bubbles like you've never seen before. From Great Britain, The Trocaderos, with their sensational 'Globe of death'. From Spain Crazy Monroe with his daredevil balancing display. Special guest appearances by Eric Bristow, Jill Gascoine, Rolf Harris and Tim Rice. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1985E3
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1985In a special holiday programme, Paul Daniels presents a magical version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featuring Debbie McGee as Snow White and Fenella Fielding as the Wicked Queen; and, with the accent on youth, introduces his remarkable guests. From the USA, Lance Burton combining swordplay and magic with incredible results; The Jazzy Jumpers, skipping as you have never seen before; and, from China, the intriguing skills of gymnast, Zhou Shurong. Special guest appearance by Sooty with Matthew Corbett featuring KATE BELLAMY and THE BRIAN ROGERS DANCERS. - 1991 Christmas SpecialE7
1991 Christmas SpecialMaster magician and illusionist Paul Daniels presents a festive all-singing, all-dancing costumed extravaganza. Featuring the Chamber of Horrors, a magical marketplace and a grand finale, complete with a parade of London's Pearly Kings and Queens and the music of the Band of the Life Guards. - The Paul Daniels Christmas Show - 1993E9
The Paul Daniels Christmas Show - 1993The magic of the festive season continues as Paul Daniels takes everyone into a winter wonderland. The spirit of Christmas is evoked in this special edition of the magic show which conjures up nostalgic images as a backdrop for illusions, including one featuring Debbie McGee in Beauty and the Beast. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1984E10
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1984Join Paul Daniels for a special festive package of comedy and magic in which he provides amazing Christmas presents for his surprise celebrity guests; has a magical encounter with a snowman; stages the most expensive illusion in the history of entertainment; and introduces his remarkable guest stars. From Chicago, the legendary international clown George Carl ; from Las Vegas, the high-speed juggling sensation Kris Kremo and from Germany, The Olympiads with their statuesque balancing skills. Special guest appearance by Robert Maxwell. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1986E11
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1986In a special programme for the festive season Paul Daniels takes a magical excursion into the world of pantomime and, with the help of star guest Ron Moody, conjures up a Victorian Christmas in a magical tribute to Charles Dickens. He also introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills: from Broadway, America's premier prestidigitator Harry Blackstone Jr ; from Las Vegas, the brilliant ventriloquist Ronn Lucas ; and from Paris, making its first performance in England for over 100 years, Antonio Diavolo, the intriguing trapeze automaton of 19th-century French magician, Robert-Houdin, presented by John Gaughan. Special guest appearances by Pamela Armstrong, Anita Dobson, Gorden Kaye, Desmond Lynam, Ruth Madoc and Gary Wilmot. - The Paul Daniels Magic Easter Show - 1985E12
The Paul Daniels Magic Easter Show - 1985Paul Daniels conjures up all the thrills and excitement of the big top in his very own magic circus, has an hilarious fairground encounter in the Bunco booth and introduces from America his remarkable guests: Tom Noddy, the Bubble Man, returning to the show by popular demand, and Airjazz combining high speed juggling, comedy and dance techniques as you have never seen before. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1980E13
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1980Join Paul Daniels as he conjures up a host of seasonal surprises and introduces his special guests with their remarkable skills. from Broadway: America's foremost magician Harry Blackstone, from Paris: the dazzling puppets of Compagnie Philippe Genty, from Hollywood: the quick-change talents of Michael McGiveney, from Japan: the ballerina on the golden bicycle Lilly Yokoi. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1987E14
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1987In a special programme for the festive season Paul Daniels takes a magical trip back into childhood, recreates one of his funniest routines and attempts to saw a horse in half! He also introduces: from Argentina the famous sleight-of-hand artist Rene Lavand; from France the spellbinding puppets of Philippe Genty; and from Korea the unusual climbing skills of The Brave Seamen. Guest stars Michael Buerk, Adam Rafael, Richard Whitmore and John Craven. - Paul Daniels' Magical Christmas - 1981E15
Paul Daniels' Magical Christmas - 1981Join Paul Daniels as he conjures up a host of seasonal surprises and introduces his special guests: from Hamburg Tux and his flying kitchen; from Paris Les Samurai, exciting exponents of the martial arts; and the brilliant illusionist Pierre Brahma. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1982E16
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1982Join Paul Daniels as he entertains in the special company of Floella Benjamin, Lorraine Chase, Billy Dainty, Jill Gascoine, Lucinda Green, Rolf Harris, Nerys Hughes, Barbara Kelly, Patrick Moore, Tim Rice, Barry Took and Kenneth Williams, and introduces the remarkable skills of his international guests: from France, the inspired puppetry of Compagnie Philippe Genty; from the USA, Luisa, the first lady of hula hoops; from Morocco, The Rios, with their incredible precision acrobatics; from Great Britain, The Trocaderos, with their sensational 'Globe of Death'. - The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1983E17
The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1983Paul Daniels presents a special Christmas package of comedy, magic and fun, in which he features his magic kettle, which pours any drink called for by the audience, reveals the biggest Christmas pudding ever seen, and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From the USA: one of the world's fastest illusion acts, The Pendragons From Hungary: the stylish acrobatics of the Five Star Endresz Family. From France: Professor Al Carthy with his mechanical man . - Paul Daniels: Live at Hallowe'en - 1987E18
Paul Daniels: Live at Hallowe'en - 1987On the night when witches and spirits roam at large and nothing is as it appears, Paul Daniels invites you to join him at a secret haunted house location somewhere in England. Helping him delve into the world of ghosts and 'things that go bump in the night' is Eugene Burger, America's foremost exponent of psychic magic. In addition, mindful of the fact that Hallowe'en is the anniversary of the death of Houdini, Paul attempts one of the most dangerous escapes of magic's most legendary performer.
