

TV series
The Magicians
2011–2012, English, on BBC One.
The Magicians was a British family entertainment television show, first broadcast throughout January 2011 on BBC One. The show features magicians performing a number of magic tricks with guest celebrities, to decide which pair will face a forfeit trick at the end of the episode. In the first series, this was decided through audience participation, however, for the second series, a phone vote was introduced. The first series was hosted by Lenny Henry, and featured magicians Luis de Matos, Barry and Stuart and Chris Korn. At the end of series 1, Luis de Matos was deemed series champion.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2012
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S2 E6: Episode 6
Aired 11 February 2012
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 1 January 2011
- Last aired
- 11 February 2012
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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The Magicians: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Magicians are there?
The Magicians has 2 seasons and 11 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Magicians finished?
Yes. The Magicians was cancelled in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
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The Magicians parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Magicians is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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