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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.
Paul Daniels
Self - Host
Debbie McGee
Self
1981
The first of six programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests, Norman Barrett and his performing budgerigars, Boh Rosetti with his cowboy skills Dinardi with his spectacular flower magic.
Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Rob Murray with his Human Billiard Table ', Karah Khavak and Company with their crocodiles and alligators, Miss Maty and her amazing acrobatics.
Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Hans Moretti with his death-defying 'Double Russian Roulette', Villanueva and Narai with their exciting adagio dancing display and Matla with his crazy barrel-jumping. Special guest appearance by Goldy the Wonder Horse.
Another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces: the legendary ventriloquist Sefior Wences, the sensational balancing skills of Rogana and the zany juggling of The Flying Karamazov Brothers.
Television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Jeffery Atkins with his 'Spirit Paintings', Mike Carter with his 'World of Sounds', Los Matacos with their gaucho skills. Guest appearance by Nicolas Hammond.
The last programme of the present series in which he entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Reveen the Impossiblist with his Chess Magic, Mr Electric the magician who beat the Energy Crisis, Ray Dondy with his crazy diving skills.
1983
Paul Daniels returns to Saturday night television with the first of a new series of magic, comedy and fun in which he re-creates for the first time on television 'The New Page', an illusion that grabbed the headlines at the turn of the century, and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills: From Japan, the champion top-spinner Koma Zuru. From China, The Acrobatic Troupe of Chungking climbing ropes as you have never seen before.
Another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he takes a trip in time to make a most unusual hotel reservation for a studio guest, and introduces from Switzerland, the remarkable ventriloquist Fred Roby and from Germany, the amazing strong woman Miss Atlas.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he produces a very special rabbit from a hat and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From Austria: the legendary king of the pickpockets, Borra. From the USA: Shari Lewis dancing with a surprise partner. Special guest appearance by Lamb Chop.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he presents for the first time on television The Puzzle of the Water Barrels, featuring his son, Martin Daniels , and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From Great Britain: the Sheikh of Araby Ali Bongo. From Portugal: the daring trapeze artists The Goncalves Brothers. With special guest Professor Stanley Unwin.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he explores the eerie world of the occult and 'things that go bump in the night' and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From Belgium: the topsy turvy dancer Pat Bradford. From South America: the sensational perch balancing of Orlando and Celina.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he plays magical cricket with special guest Fred Trueman and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From the USSR: the mind-reading sensation Lev Schneider. From South America: the comedy trampolinist Duban Nickol.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and fun in which he attempts to establish a world record for magic and introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills. From Norway: the pure magic of Finn Jon. From the USA: the unique manipulation and mime of Michael Moschen. From Germany: the microscopic antics of The Mathes Flea Circus. With special guest appearances by Norris McWhirter and the President of the Magic Circle, Francis White.
With guests Alfredo, The Klementis and a special appearance by Rowland Emett.
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1979
Join Paul Daniels for the first of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his guests: Illusionists The Morettis, Juggler Bob Bramson, Puppeteer Albrecht Roser and THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
The second of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his guests: Comedy mime George Carl, Illusionists, The Morettis with The Paul Daniels Magic Set.
The third of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his guests: Illusionists The Morettis, Jugglers Teddy Peiro and Patricio. With The Paul Daniels Magic Set.
The last of four special programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his guests: Snooker champion Ray Reardon, Illusionists The Morettis with THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
1980
The first of a new series of six programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces guests with remarkable skills. The man with the super power memory, Harry Lorayne, the young, award-winning mime magician, Vito Lupo with the PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
Top American ventriloquist and puppeteer Shari Lewis, sensational German illusionist Hans Moretti, with his death-defying feat of catching a bullet.
From the Polish State Circus, The Koziaks with their astounding acrobatics, from Hollywood, illusionists Glenn Falkenstein and Frances Willard with their supernatural magic. Guest appearances by Mary Chipperfield and her Chimpanzees. With THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
TV's top comedy magic star introduces the lazy juggler Rob Murray the French puppet sensation Ioni. Guest appearances by Nelson Elliott and Professor Percy Press II. With THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
Another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces his guests: Illusionist Jeffery Atkins presenting the ' Radium Girl', Jugglers Teddy Peiro and Patricio with their crazy golf, Austria's magical eccentric Otto Wessely. With THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET.
The last of the series in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces his guests: sensational German illusionist Hans Moretti in a death-defying escape, Geroku with the first British presentation of his 'Bola Mysteriosa'. With THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SET and BLAZING AFFAIR.
1982
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 special talent and introduces the remarkable skills of his international guests: from Las Vegas, the impossible balancing of Murillo and Ullses from Monte Carlo, the zany mimicry of Jeff. Special guest Anita Harris.
In the second show of a new series, Paul Daniels sets out to amuse and amaze in his own special fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his international guests: from Las Vegas, the record-breaking juggling of Gran Picaso, from Portugal, the glamorous acrobatics of The Alexis Sisters.
Guests: from Austria, the superhuman strength of Markus, from Los Angeles, the magical mime of Tina Lenert.
Guests: from Austria, Eric Brenn, the fastest act in showbusiness, from San Francisco, Tom Noddy, blowing bubbles like you've never seen before.
From Germany, the celebrated showman illusionist Hans Moretti, from Las Vegas, the clown prince of magic Johnny Paul.
This week Paul Daniels re-creates the sensational act, Defying the Bullets, as performed by the legendary magician Chung Ling Soo, who was killed presenting the feat on stage at the Wood Green Empire on 23 March 1918. Assisting Paul is Jack Grossman, original assistant to Soo. Also featuring from Ireland, the wit and whimsicality of Billy McComb, from Spain the dare-devil balancing skills of Crazy Monroe, from Germany Katja Nick, the lady who talks backwards.
Guests: from France, Jean-Claude with his upside-down football skills, Omar Pasha with his Arabian Nights fantasy.
The last of the present series in which Paul entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his international guests. From America Lance Burton, the current world champion of manipulation, and ventriloquist Carl Garray with an act of surprises. Special guest appearance by Eric Bristow.
1988
In this week's show Paul Daniels finds an unexpected surprise with his grocery bill and, with help from American magician John Gaughan, recreates the mystery of Psycho, the card-playing automaton with which the legendary magician John Nevil Maskelyne caused a sensation in London 100 years ago. Paul also introduces his remarkable guests from the USA: Mat Plendl, spinning hula-hoops as you have never seen before, and Jamey Turner, the world's leading exponent of the musical glasses.
Paul Daniels traces his family tree in an unusual manner and, with Johnny Morris and Bobby Roberts Jr, attempts to make an elephant disappear. His remarkable guests are the Shanghai Kunju Theatre from China with their spectacular acrobatic and martial arts skills, and from the USA, the comedy juggler Frank Olivier.
In this week's show Paul Daniels narrates a grisly tale of "orrible murder' and plays host to the Daniels Derby Silver Cup. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from Great Britain, Vince Bruce with his exciting whip-cracking and rope-spinning skills; from the USA, Kohl and Company bringing elegance to grand illusion.
Paul Daniels travels to Devon to perform the most spectacular card trick of his career, in the presence of Arthur Marshall. He also introduces his remarkable guests: Cardini, the 'Suave Deceiver'; and from the USA, Randy Brown, playing with a bat and ball as you have never seen before.
In this week's show Paul Daniels uncovers his new patent spelling machine and helps magical colleague Alan Shaxon divide a girl into three pieces. He also introduces his other guests: from Great Britain, the ventriloquist Saveen with Daisy May; from Switzerland, Tempest Cottet with their original manipulative skills.
In this week's show Paul travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape of his career in the company of ringmaster Norman Barrett and Sally Chipperfield 's lions presented by James Clubb. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from Holland, world champion magic star Richard Ross from Switzerland, Mummenschanz with their unusual mime skills. Special guest, Ray Brooks.
In this week's show Paul presents the mystery of the patriotic pom-poms and impersonates the famous Danish-American illusionist Dante in 'The Mystery of the Black and White Barrels'. He also introduces his international guests: from Broadway, the critically acclaimed mime clown Bill Irwin ; from India, the master of hand shadows Prasanna Rao.
In this week's show Paul links up with the British Library Reading Room within the British Museum in the company of Lord Soper and Magnus Magnusson in order to predict a word in billions. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from Great Britain, award-winning comedy magic star Terry Herbert . From Spain, Rodolf Reyes, 'the upside down man'.
In this week's show, the last in the current series, Paul travels to the seaside to present Debbie McGee and her new-found acrobatic skills, and to showcase the diverse juggling talents of Peter Davison, Jonathan Held and Kezia Tenenbaum, better known as Airjazz.
1993
Paul Daniels presents some more magical illusions and introduces speciality acts from around the world. Tonight his guests are aerial acrobat Nyoka from Mexico, French comedy magician Philippe Socrate and Canadian Marty Feldman look-alike Denis Lacombe with his crazy conductor act. Plus visits from Carmen Silvera, Jim Bowen, John Inman, Ruth Madoc and Norman Collier.
Tonight's guests are Red Ryder from Texas and the Hassani Troupe from Morocco. In the weekly "card sharp" spot is Darwin Ortiz of the USA.
Tonight's guests are singer Jess Conrad, Kathy Staff (Nora Batty in Last of the Summer Wine) and Swiss cycling duo Anja and Adrian. In the weekly "card sharp" spot is London's Michael Vincent.
Guests are diarist Nigel Dempster, card magician Rene Lavand from Venezuela, Marie Perry from the USA and Great Britain's Mearns and Durham.
Some more magical illusions and speciality acts from around the world. Tonight the contents of the sealed box that Nigel Dempster took away with him last week is revealed. This week's guests are Lady Quadro, a contortionist from Germany, Rodolfo Reyes from Italy and Swedish card star Lennart Green.
Some more magical illusions from Paul Daniels, and speciality acts from around the world including Germany's superstars of balance, the Liazeed, and from France "master cardician" Philippe Socrate. Featuring Martin Daniels.
Magical illusions and speciality acts from around the world. With card star Darwin Ortiz from the USA, magician Michael Vincent from England, and from Japan, the top-spinning Koma Zuru. With Debbie McGee.
This week, living body sculpture from Canada's outstanding balancing act Vis Versa, Swedish card star Lennart Green, a ghost story, and bobbins that mysteriously change colour. With Martin Daniels.
For the last of the series, there is a special "open-air" illusion, and from Germany, the Bauers Troupe of sensational aerialists.
1991
Tonight Paul Daniels starts his new series with a 'big bang' and lands himself in quite a 'pickle', while Debbie McGee almost loses her head. Special guests are Las Vegas's favourite family, the Ashtons and from Canada's Cirque du Soleil, Amelie Demay and Eric Varelas.
Tonight Paul Daniels attempts to take a camel 'through the eye of a needle'. His special guests are America's fantastic basketball-playing unicyclists, the King Charles Troupe.
Tonight Paul goes gardening in a magical greenhouse and takes a trip back to his childhood nursery. His special guests are the amazing Marghonas from Germany and Licassi and Siegel, comic talents from Los Angeles.
Tonight Paul Daniels presents a brand new 'game show' and Debbie McGee will attempt to read somebody's mind. His special guests are Swedish magician, Johnny Lonn and juggler Laci Endresz Jr.
Tonight Paul Daniels takes a look back at the 'swing' era, presents his own special 'race meeting' and is, as always, back in the 'hot seat'.
Tonight Paul Daniels puts on his 'thinking cap' when he invites viewers to join him in his world of mystery and magic. His special guest is Uno Lanka, who demonstrates his amazing music and balancing skills.
Paul Daniels has more magical fun tonight, when his special guest is the amazing Denny Dent from America.
Tonight Paul Daniels enters the magical world of opera with a little help from his friend, composer/conductor Carl Davis, and presents a spectacular new version of an illusion that is beyond belief. Also starring are the amazing Intrepidas from Colombia and Duo Lodoi from Mongolia.
In the last show of the present series, Paul Daniels presents the biggest illusion he has ever attempted. His special guests are Paul Gascoigne, Peter Shilton and Jon Pertwee. Also appearing are adagio dancers Tom Lake and Kuniko Narai from America and the Trampoline Guys from Canada.
1994
Television's master magician returns promising to take people "beyond belief". He is assisted by Debbie McGee and his special guest this week is Sielu, a chief from Samoa.
Appearing tonight with the master magician is one of the USA's finest card manipulators Richard Turner, and from Germany the hilarious Otto Wessely.
Tonight's special guests are French magician Bernard Bilis, and from Samoa, Sielu and his troupe of fire dancers.
More mystery and illusion with the magic man. Tonight, his special guests are the Pellegrini Brothers from Italy, Carlos Vaquera from Spain, and the Flying Narvas trapeze troupe.
Tonight's special guests are English magician Stephen Tucker, contortionists Cirque du Soleil from Canada, the Great Thompsoni from America, and for the first time on television, Freddie the fearless flea.
This week's special guests are juggler Zabalotny from Moscow and magician Norm Nielsen from Las Vegas. Plus the answer to last week's puzzle and a trip to the magical bar the Pig and Whistle.
Special guests are South American hand-shadow magician Sonny Fontana, Ukrainian clown Marchievsky, and French magician Bernard Bilis. Paul also reveals the answer to last week's puzzle and takes you beyond "Door 13."
Featuring Russian circus stars Ivanov, Texan card sharp Richard Turner and the "Bubble Man" Tom Noddy.
To mark the last show in the present series, television's master magician offers one lucky member of his studio audience the chance to win a dream prize. The special guests are "Thing" from the Addams Family, Christopher Hart, and the "fastest gun alive," Bob Munden.
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1986
In the first of a new series Paul Daniels is joined by special guest star Lionel Jeffries on a magical journey to Sherwood Forest to explore the legend of 'Robin Hoodini '. He also introduces his remarkable international guests: from the USA 'manualist' John Twomey with his unusual musical skills, and from Japan Fukai with his modern approach to classical sleight-of-hand. Special guest appearance Professor Stanley Unwin featuring STUART FELL, GORDON KENNEDY and PATRICK PAGE.
In this week's show Paul Daniels persuades special guests Nick Ross and Sue Cook to take time off from Crimewatch to scrutinise the inaugural performance of his 'Human Pack of Cards' and goes ten-pin bowling in a most unusual way. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from the USA 'Mr Sound Effects' Wes Harrison and from China The Guang Dong Acrobatic Troupe.
In this week's show, Paul Daniels goes down on the farm to discover 'Where Did the Ducks Go?' and pays tribute to the legendary mind-reader Maurice Fogel in 'Extra-sensory Deception'. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from the USA, puppeteer extraordinaire Bob Hartman and world champion horseshoe pitchers Danny and Sue Kuchcinski and from The Philippines, Acro-Mechanico with their unique blend of acrobatics and robotics. Special guest Percy Edwards.
In this week's show Paul Daniels applies his conjuring skills to crime detection in 'Murder by Magic'. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from Germany, the dramatic showman illusionist, Hans Moretti ; from America, Dr Hot and Neon, playing banjos as they juggle them; and from Poland, The Trio Zalewski with their gymnastic skills.
This week Paul Daniels braves the watery wastes of Lake Windermere, in the company of special guest David Vine , in an attempt to escape from being torn apart by two power boats piloted by 'The Fastest Woman on Water', Gina Campbell , with Steve Ancsell. He also welcomes back to the show America's premier Prestidigitator Harry Blackstone Jr , who presents two further segments from his Broadway show, as well as introducing, from East Germany, the incredible chair-balancing of Klaus Lohse.
Paul Daniels travels into the space age to present his favourite illusion and performs the classical Chinese feat of the mysterious rice bowls. He also introduce! his remarkable guests: from Sweden, the distinguished manipulator Topper Martyn ; and from the USA, fire-breather and sword-swallower Moz Wright.
In this week's show Paul Daniels goes to the Telecom Tower to conduct a spectacular experiment in thought-control, with links to nine BBC regions, and challenges ex-jockey Bob Champion to a horse race with playing cards. He also introduces his remarkable international guests: from Germany, showman illusionist Hans Moretti, making a welcome return to the show, and from the USA Nathalie Enterline with her unique blend of manipulation, dance and baton-twirling. Special guest appearances by Kay Alexander, Wendy Austin, Noreen Bray, Jane Franchi, Stuart Hall, Sue King, Mike Neville, Bruce Parker and Stewart White.
Paul Daniels delves into the repertoire of the Indian magician, demonstrates his talent in a most unusual manner and introduces his remarkable guests: from Germany, Bob Bramson with his hoop-rolling act, and from Scotland Stevie Starr, displaying his ability in the lost performing skill of regurgitation.
Paul Daniels is taken aback as Debbie McGee tries to take over the show and pays tribute to master magician Robert Harbin with Experiment 13. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from America, brilliant juggling comedian Michael Davis , and from Britain, close-quarter card manipulator Kevin Reay. Special guest appearance Danny La Rue.
In the last of the present series, Paul Daniels travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape of his career, in the company of ringmaster Norman Barrett and Sally Chipperfield 's Lions, Presented by James Clubb. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from Holland, magic star Richard Ross and, from Korea, the climbing skills of The Brave Seamen. Special guest Ray Brooks.
1984
Join Paul Daniels for the first of a new series of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which he enlists the assistance of a St Bernard dog, narrates a magical version of The Three Bears, and introduces his special guests. From the USA, the distinguished magician Norm Nielsen with his superb musical magic. From Great Britain, the sensational strongman Samson resisting the strain of a complete tug-of-war team. With a special guest appearance by Bernie Winters.
Another show of magic and comedy in which he offers a Rolls-Royce as a very special prize in the Bunco Booth and introduces his special guests. From Spain, Arturo Segura - breath taking performance on the bounding rope. From the USA, Dick Franco juggling with danger as he manipulates three power-driven chainsaws. Special guest Ted Moult.
Another show of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which Paul invokes the aid of spirits in a most unusual game of Scrabble and introduces his special guests. From Switzerland, the renowned comedy ventriloquist George Schlick. From the USA, comedy mime artist Geoff Hoyle as Mr Sniff. With special guest appearances by Richard Stilgoe and Bill Johnson.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation, in which - you have been warned - he re-creates the legend of Wild Bill Hickock and the Dead Man's Hand, and hopes to be able to introduce you to the glamorous Sylvia Théron from Austria, with her impressive balancing skills, as well as Bob Munden from the USA, the fastest sharpshooter in the world.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation in which he discovers a new method of egg production with hilarious results and introduces his special guests. From Spain, The Segura Family with their Olympic-standard acrobatics. From the USA, the thought-provoking mental magic of 'The Thief of Thoughts' Max Maven. Special guest appearance by Norman Collier.
Join Paul Daniels for another show of magic, comedy and audience participation in which he attempts an incredible triple box escape not performed since the heyday of the music hall, and introduces his special guests. From Switzerland, Roberto Gasser and his hilarious sealions. From the USA, magical comedian Peter Pit from the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood. From France, Folies Bergere star Laurence Fanon with her aerial artistry. With special guest appearances by Bernard Price of The Antiques Roadshow and veteran illusionist, George Grimmond.
This week Paul attempts the most sensational vanishing trick of his career and introduces his special guests from Germany: the celebrated showman illusionist Hans Moretti featuring a death-defying escape on a burning rope, and his son Peter Moretti presenting archery like you have never seen before. With The Super Tells.
This week Paul demonstrates how a magician copes with an accident, takes things easy in a magical way for the last show of the series and introduces his special guests. From Great Britain Ron Dart playing darts as you have never seen before. From the USA Avner the Eccentric with his one-man Vaudeville show.
1985
In the first of ten programmes Paul Daniels inaugurates his travelling magic show and arrives at Longleat to perform magic fit for a stately home in the presence of the Marquess of Bath, and from Antiques Roadshow, Hilary Kay. He also introduces the remarkable skills of his studio guests. From the USA: Jim Mather, catching arrows out of the air with his bare hand. From Cuba: Doris and Mario with their elegant balancing skills.
In this week's show Paul Daniels travels to Silverstone where, in a death-defying escape, he matches his life against the driving skills of three times World Motor Racing Champion Jackie Stewart. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: From the USA, the young mathematical wizard, Arthur Benjamin. From Sweden, with hilarious audience participation, Thord Malmstrom. Special guest appearance by Mike Smith.
Will Paul Daniels track Nessie to her lair ? In the company of special guest Fulton Mackay, our intrepid magician travels to Loch Ness in an attempt to prove the existence of the most famous monster in the world. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from New York, the impressive young mime magician Jeff McBride and from Covent Garden the intriguing toys of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. Special guest appearance by Jimmy Peacock.
Paul Daniels accompanies Anneka Rice to investigate witchcraft and things that go bump in the night in the appropriate settings of Glastonbury Tor and Wookey Hole. He also introduces, from America, his studio guests: The popular ventriloquial comedy team, Willie Tyler and Lester, and playing music like you have never heard before, Artis the Spoonman.
This week Paul Daniels travels to Tintagel where he enlists the aid of Merlin to enact a special magical version of the legend of King Arthur. From the studio he introduces his remarkable guests: from the USA, the clown prince of magic Johnny Paul, the uncanny musical skills of Arthur Lintgen, and from Switzerland the death defying swaying pole act of The Bauers.
In this week's show Paul travels to Bath and takes a trip back into history to celebrate the magic of hot air ballooning. He also introduces his special studio guests: from Hungary, legendary magician Paul Potassy, and from Circus Roncalli in Germany, The Olympiads with their statuesque balancing skills. Special guest appearance by Penelope Keith
Join Paul Daniels for another show of comedy, magic and audience participation in which he makes a hilarious attempt to forecast the weather with special guest Ian McCaskill, welcomes back to the programme the innovative juggling trio Airjazz, and introduces from America the 'simultaneous speaking' skill of funny man Frank Rains.
In this week's show Paul returns to Longleat to become the first magician in recorded history to present outdoors the full authentic version of the Indian rope trick, and from the studio introduces the unusual ballistic skills of the American comedy magic star Ricky Jay, and from Czechoslovakia the hilarious acrobatics of the Sinekos.
Paul Daniels, in the company of his special guests Dame Vera Lynn and Wynford Vaughan Thomas, travels to the Cabinet War Rooms in Whitehall to present a special magic tribute to Sir Winston Churchill, and introduces his remarkable studio guests from the USA: Danuta, the spider goddess with her thrilling aerial display and Meir Yedid bringing a new meaning to 'sleight-of-hand'. Special guest appearance by ballet star Graham Fletcher.
Somewhere in England, Paul Daniels has hidden the most valuable, most special object imaginable. Will the studio audience, aided by special guest star Anneka Rice, be able to find it by the end of this evening's programme ? As they attempt to do so, he also introduces his studio guests: from America, the striking young mime magician Jeff McBride, returning to the show by popular demand and from Italy, bicyclists extraordinary, The Boginos.
1989
Starring Paul Daniels, whose special guests include Rudy Coby and his strange magic, and from Las Vegas the sensational musical family Kentucky Country.
From China, the spectacular skills of the Meteors, and from Paris the elegant magic of Pierre Edernac. Special guest star Gloria Hunniford.
From Hawaii the hilarious Michael Marlin ; and from Taiwan the death-defying acrobatics of The Hsiung Brothers.
Special guests are Australia's superb adagio dancers Liz/Steve; and Britain's finest, Ray Alan with Lord Charles.
From America, the amazing skills of Johnny Fox ; and special guest Linford Christie.
With the superb trick cycling of Kid Lima and on the trapeze, the Ayak Brothers.
From Canada, the musical comedy of Les Foubrac and from England, the sensational Skating Willers.
The last show of the present series. His special guests will be the hilarious comedy jugglers Mr Adams and Mr Dandridge and the legendary Eartha Kitt.
1992
The 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.
Once 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.
Tonight, 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.
As 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.
This 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.
Tonight, 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.
Tonight, 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.
Special guests are the amazing Gina Althoff from Germany and the hilarious Ali Bongo from Pongolia.
In 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.
1990
Paul gets to grips with Dem Bones, turns water into wine and introduces you to his psychic car. Special guests: Barry McGuigan, the award-winning trapeze act Mouvance from Canada, and from Las Vegas, the exciting Esqueda family.
Join Paul tonight when he welcomes you with a glass of champagne, shows you the fun of his fair and leaves you with '0' such an amazing illusion. Special guests: the magical Bubble Man from Switzerland, Mario Cavall , and from Las Vegas the Hoola Hoop Queen, Diane Batchelor.
Special guests are the South American gaucho act Los Huincas and from California, the magic of Kevin James.
Join Paul as he shows the secrets of his lightweight box and presents the new 'Cecil' award. His guests are comedian Les Bubb, the amazing contortionist Rudolphe Delmonte direct from America's Ringling Brothers Circus, and Carmen Silvera from the Cafe Rene.
Special guests are the American skate-boarding duo Diane and Primo, and the Canadian tightrope walkers Agathe and Antoine.
Tonight Paul presents one of the fastest illusions ever, conjures up a gourmet meal and attempts a razor sharp finale. Special guests are from Italy, the balancing skills of the Nicolodis; and from the Lido in Paris, the grace and agility of Laurence Fanon.
Guests are: from America, the snooker table wizard Gene Catron ; Barbara and Spencer, the most incredible adagio act in the world; and Buster Merryfield from Only Fools and Horses.
Paul's special guests on the last show in the current series are: from New York, Rudy Coby brings his strange magic, plus the Paul Daniels British Freestyle BMX Team.