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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for his new series of programmes in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces his guests with their remarkable skills: Top American ventriloquist and puppeteer Shari Lewis, sensational German illusionist Hans Moretti , with his death-defying feat of catching a bullet.
Join Paul Daniels for another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own unusual fashion and introduces his guests: 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.
Join Paul Daniels , TV's top comedy magic star, who 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Roh Murray with his Human Billiard Table, Karah Khavak and Company with their crocodiles and alligators, Miss Maty and her amazing acrobatics.
Join Paul Daniels for another programme in which 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.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
Join Paul Daniels for another programme in which television's top comedy magic star entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his remarkable guests: Jefferey Atkins with his 'Spirit Paintings', Mike Carter with his 'World of Sounds', Los Matacos with their gaucho skills. Guest appearance by Nicolas Hammond.
Join Paul Daniels for 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.
[Tina Lenert - Mime Artist / Marcus Heavy Weight Juggler] Paul begins with an illusion whereby he provides alternative sources for various utilities, and in 'Under Laboratory Conditions' he appears to link two card frames, with close scrutiny. The first of his guest acts this week is the charming and original Tina Lenert, who combines magic and mime. At the 'Ballyhoo Corner' Paul displays more card wizardry, before introducing the second of tonight's guests, Marcus. In ancient Greek or Roman attire he manipulates steel balls and missiles which Paul assures the audience are extremely heavy, and hit the studio floor with a satisfying thud. Paul's finale is an amusing routine where he chomps his way through a range of comestibles and seems to teleport a fiver. They are still around of course, but the references to pound notes will raise a smile for those who remember.
[Hans Moretti / Johnny Paul Vegas Table Top Magic] Paul begins with a Chinese anecdote that leads to some rope and silk tricks. In 'Under Laboratory Conditions' he demonstrates the illusion of telekinesis. The first of this week's guests is Johnny Paul, a Las Vegas 'table top' magician full of gags, who Paul clearly admired. Members of the audience are then conned out of a prize teddy bear in 'Ballyhoo Corner', leading into the second guest, old favourite, Hans Moretti, who demonstrates mastery of the sword. The final illusion this week sees Paul appearing to turn back time.
[Billy McComb / Crazy Monroe / Katja Nick / Jack Grossman] Paul begins by filling a vase with smoke, in the tradition of Chinese magicians. This leads into an interview with Chung Ling Soo's aide, Jack Grossman, and they talk about the revered magician and the circumstances regarding his tragic death. Crazy Monroe is introduced next, and he displays some seemingly impossible balancing feats. Paul's next trick is to choose which glasses of water have been polluted under the watchful eye of an audience member 'Under Laboratory Conditions.' Another of Paul's favourites, Billy McComb, is up next, and he has fun with holes. The curiosity at 'Ballyhoo Corner' this week is Germany's Katja Nick, who has the ability to speak and sing backwards! Returning to the theme at the beginning of the show, and with the help of Jack Grossman who was with Chung Ling Soo the night he died, Paul respectfully re enacts the illusion of catching a bullet.
[Jean-Claude / Trevor Brooking / Omar Pasha] In Derren Brown-esque fashion, Paul identifies audience members by their handshakes after going through a lengthy, humorous blindfolding process. This week's 'Under Laboratory Conditions' experiment involves twins picking out cards from seemingly ordinary mixed decks. Then it's time for the first guest act this week, in which Jean-Claude displays incredible balancing skills with footballs, aided by two amusing little soccer players! He also more than meets a light-hearted challenge from English footballing legend Trevor Brooking. With "The Lovely Debbie McGee" providing assistance in nurse uniform, Paul's 'Ballyhoo Corner' trick is little more than a sight gag, where an audience member ages before your very eyes! Tonight's second guest act is Omar Pasha. Using black art with visually stunning effect, he performs many illusions to a beautiful 'Bolero' soundtrack. Paul finishes the show by passing through a huge china mug stacked pyramid, having debunked the obvious 'identical twins' explanation.
[Norm Nielsen / Bernie Winters / Samson - Strongman] This episode starts with Paul generating plenty of laughter with an audience member and a couple of unpredictable beer bottles. In the 'Under Laboratory Conditions' slot, some plasticine is sliced without any physical contact, and then tonight's first guest, strongman Samson, is introduced. When he's not thumping nails into wood with his bare hand or pulling them out with his teeth, he is able to hold his own in a tug of war with several men pulling at him from both sides. Paul narrates a story about three bears whilst performing a rope trick, before Norm Nielsen takes to the stage. This magician is absolutely superb and it's stunning to see him produce what seems like infinite amounts of cards and coins out of nowhere during his spectacular routine. Back to the host again for the final illusion, where a volunteer's watch is destroyed only to be restored again, with the help of a Saint Bernard dog that turns out to be Schnorbitz belonging to Bernie Winters!
[George Schlick / Richard Stilgoe / Geoff Hoyle] Paul starts the show with his usual mirth, appearing to pass a flaming poker through someone's arm. This week's 'Bunco Booth' section involves a nobbled bike of the type seen at fetes, and then it's back to the host, this time performing a trick with some old magic props from his collection. A character named Mr. Sniff continually sabotages Paul's 'Triple Trunk Mystery' before tonight's guest act, George Schlick, is introduced. A very clever and technically superb performance is provided by the ventriloquist, and then it's time for the final illusion. An apparently random Scrabble word created by broadcaster, lyricist, knight and all round wordsmith, Richard Stilgoe is reproduced on what was a blank blackboard, as audience members look on.
[Bob Munden - Fast Draw / Sylvia Théron - Balancing] Paul begins the show with some basic magic tricks but with his usual jovial banter added in. Next, he manages to synchronise watches 'Under Laboratory Conditions' before the first guest act, Sylvia Théron shows off her excellent balancing skills. In a gambling saloon setting, the host talks about the circumstances regarding the death of Wild Bill Hicock, with a card trick to suit. The second guest act, fast draw expert, Bob Munden is introduced and displays his extraordinary speed with a pistol. A couple from the audience are subjected to an enjoyable final illusion from the host, involving a lethal blade.
[The Segura Family - Acrobats / Max Maven / Norman Collier] Paul starts the show with a couple of tricks - a petal becomes an egg and baby toys swap their noises. The first guest act is introduced, and they are the Segura family demonstrating their remarkable acrobatics. In the 'Bunco Booth' section a lady is challenged to a light-hearted game of strip poker. The Dracula-esque Max Maven is the second guest act tonight and in his performance he appears to state which randomly chosen cities two audience members are thinking of. Back to the host for the show's finale where he generates plenty of laughter as volunteers become part of an omelette production line! Norman 'faulty microphone' Collier makes a very welcome but unfortunately all too short appearance.
Special guests: Arthur Benjamin, The Two Lerys, Mike Smith, Jackie Stewart
[Johnny Paul / The Bauers / Arthur Lintgen / Sir Georg Solti] This episode opens with the host performing illusions with trainers and laces. He then introduces the first of tonight's guest acts, The Bauer Family. Their incredible balancing routine on fifty feet high poles has to be performed outside of the BBC television centre. Astonishingly, they use no safety equipment of any kind. Paul returns for an impressive illusion in his 'House Of Cards' segment before bringing on his favourite magician, Johnny Paul. As expected, Mr. Paul delivers admirably, with some superb cup and ball tricks. The next part of the show sees Doctor Arthur Lintgen displaying his unique skill in identifying classical music pieces simply by examining a record groove! Sir Georg and Lady Solti look on with delighted bemusement. Paul finishes the show at Merlin's Cave, Cornwall, for some entertainment based around the King Arthur legend.
[Penelope Keith / The Olympiads / Paul Potassy] Paul starts off the show with a simple but jovial trick before providing more amusement in his weekly 'House Of Cards' section. Germany's The Olympiads are then introduced, and they display their astounding feats of strength and balance. Paul greets British favourite, Penelope Keith, who takes part in an illusion aided by the host's son, Paul Jnr. The third guest tonight is the great Hungarian magician, Paul Potassy, who puts his own unique spin on silks and razor blade magic. At the Royal Crescent Of Bath, Paul puts on an astonishing end to the programme as he appears to teleport Debbie McGee from a trunk on the ground to a hot air balloon.
[Ian McCaskill / Airjazz / Frank Rains - Talk Simultaneously] Paul's opening trick is a no frills affair but it's enjoyable nonetheless seeing a face from the past, weatherman Ian McCaskill. The first guest act is the American trio, Airjazz, who combine unicycling and juggling. The host performs a super trick in this week's 'House Of Cards' slot, with his usual witty banter before telling a story based around the crockery 'Willow' pattern, with a nice little illusion, The second guest, Frank Rains, is then introduced. His amusing act involves a unique skill of speaking simultaneously with others. The host then rounds off the show with an impressive trick where he makes The Lovely Debbie McGee disappear.
[Sinekos Family - Acrobats / Ricky Jay - Card Throwing] With the help of audience members, Paul amuses with a couple of close up magic tricks. The first guest act is then introduced - the very enthusiastic, Czech Sinekos family. Displaying superb balancing skills, they even manage to involve the host in their act! Paul temporarily severs an audience member's arm for his next illusion, before former Guinness World Record holder, Ricky Jay takes to the stage. His card throwing skills are truly remarkable and he also adds great comedy to his routine. The final illusion is left to the host, where he recreates the legendary Indian rope trick in the open air.
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.
Special guests: Vince Brice, Kohl and Company
Special guests: Cardini, Randy Brown, Arthur Marshall
Special guests: Rosemary Daniels, Michael Marlin, Hsiung Brothers
Special guests: Kid Lima, The Ayak Brothers
Special guests: Les Foubrac, The Skating Willers
Special guests: Mouvance, Esaueda Family
1985 Christmas Show - Special guests: Kate Bellamy, Donald Waugh, The Jazzy Jumpers, Zhou Shurong, Fenella Fielding, Ali Bongo, Lance Burton, Sooty and Sweep with Matthew Corbett
Special guests: Kris Kremo, George Carl, Clare Francis, Bonni Langford, Anneka Rice, Val Doonican, Larry Grayson, Robert Maxwell
1986 Christmas Show - Special guests: Harry Blackstone Jr., Ronn Lucas, Antonio Diavolo, Ron Moody, Pamela Armstring, Anita Dobson, Gorden Kaye, Desmond Lynam, Ruth Madoc, Gary Wilmot
This show won the Golden Rose of Montreux award for TV light entertainment. Its big finale was a circus-themed production number complete with elephant, horse, human cannonball, clowns and dancers. And Daniels sings... The guests are juggling troupe Air Jazz, the Twycross Chimps, and Tom Noddy, who does startling things with soap bubbles: The Lovely Debbie McGee is also present, but not as prominently as she would later be.
The show opens with Paul having fun with broadcasters Michael Buerk, Adam Rafael, Richard Whitmore and John Craven, complete with milk maid, Debbie McGee. The Korean Brave Seamen Troupe are next up to entertain with an incredible display of strength and balance. Then it's over to a cute car wash for some levitation before the second guest act is introduced. Paul Daniels was well known for bringing unusual, international performers to Britain during his television heyday, and whilst Philippe Genty's sombre clown marionette routine is certainly original and begins intriguingly, it ultimately leaves one wishing there was more to it. Next guest, Argentine magician Rene Lavand, although speaking very little English, very proudly proclaims, "It can't be made slower...." and quite rightly too as despite being one handed, shows complete mastery of the card deck, even having his own slick shuffling technique. The final illusion is left to the host, where he disappears a pantomime horse, with a twist!
In this episode: Levitation in suitably macabre surroundings. The host talks about Harry Houdini, accompanied by an illusion. Eugene Burger entertains. Anne Robinson and John Humphrys. A ghost appears to be captured on film. Escaping from an iron maiden.
With Compagnie Philippe Genty, Luisa, The Rios and The Trocaderos.