Paul Daniels
The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)
Season 9
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.
Released June 9, 1979
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Family
Keywords: imdb.british, imdb.light-entertainment, imdb.1980s, imdb.magician-s-assistant, imdb.five-word-title, imdb.magician, imdb.magic-trick + 3 more, imdb.magic-show, imdb.magic, imdb.non-fiction
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S9E1 - Episode 1
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.
Jan. 2, 1988, midnight
S9E2 - Episode 2
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.
Jan. 9, 1988, midnight
S9E3 - Episode 3
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.
Jan. 16, 1988, midnight
S9E4 - Episode 4
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.
Jan. 23, 1988, midnight
S9E5 - Episode 5
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.
Jan. 30, 1988, midnight
S9E6 - Episode 6
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.
Feb. 6, 1988, midnight
S9E7 - Episode 7
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.
Feb. 13, 1988, midnight
S9E8 - 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 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'.
Feb. 20, 1988, midnight
S9E9 - 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-found acrobatic skills, and to showcase the diverse juggling talents of Peter Davison, Jonathan Held and Kezia Tenenbaum, better known as Airjazz.
Feb. 27, 1988, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: June 9, 1979
Last Air Date: June 18, 1994, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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