Episodes
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1. 1979 Christmas Special
22 Dec 1979 · 60 min
A 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.
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2. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1980
25 Dec 1980 · 60 min
Join 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.
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3. Paul Daniels' Magical Christmas
25 Dec 1981 · 60 min
Join 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.
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4. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1982
25 Dec 1982 · 60 min
Join 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'.
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5. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1983
26 Dec 1983 · 60 min
Paul 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 .
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6. The Best of Paul Daniels
3 Apr 1984 · 60 min
Join 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.
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7. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1984
25 Dec 1984 · 60 min
Join 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.
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8. The Paul Daniels Magic Easter Show
6 Apr 1985 · 60 min
Paul 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.
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9. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1985
26 Dec 1985 · 60 min
In 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.
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10. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1986
27 Dec 1986 · 60 min
In 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.
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11. Paul Daniels: Live at Hallowe'en 1987
31 Oct 1987 · 60 min · 8.0/10
On 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.
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12. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1987
26 Dec 1987 · 60 min
In 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.
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13. Paul Daniels: Live at Hallowe'en 1988
31 Oct 1988 · 60 min
As the 13th candle is lit, Paul Daniels and his special guest Eugene Burger take you once again into the world of the unknown on this, the most mysterious night of the year. Watch if you dare!
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14. The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show 1988
26 Dec 1988 · 60 min
Special guests are the amazing balancing skills of the Alexis Brothers and the enchanting world of the Puppeteers Company.
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15. 1989 Christmas Special
26 Dec 1989 · 60 min
Join Paul for 50 magical minutes of festive fun. His special guests are: Little and Large, the enchanting skills of Kenny Raskin and from Neighbours Anne Charleston and Ian Smith.
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16. 1990 Christmas Special
24 Dec 1990 · 60 min
Paul Daniels hosts this special Christmas edition. Presenting their unique style of magic will be his guests - the Great Bosconi, Peter Hartly, Chester Baker and Sakura.
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17. Paul Daniels: The First Ten Years
22 Mar 1991 · 60 min
In a special edition of his magic show, Paul Daniels looks back at some of the classic tricks he has performed over the last decade. With Debbie McGee.
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18. 1991 Christmas Special
28 Dec 1991 · 60 min
Master 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.
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19. 1992 Christmas Special
24 Dec 1992 · 60 min
Master magician and illusionist Paul Daniels presents a special programme for the festive season.
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20. The Paul Daniels Christmas Magic Show 1993
28 Dec 1993 · 60 min
The 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 Show Specials: quick answers
How many episodes are in The Paul Daniels Magic Show Specials?
Specials of The Paul Daniels Magic Show has 20 episodes, about 20 hours in total.
When did The Paul Daniels Magic Show Specials come out?
Specials premiered on 22 Dec 1979.