
The Paul Daniels Magic Show
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jun 09, 1979
- Popularity: 29.3641
- 2 votes
- Networks
- (GB)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
15 seaons till Jun 18, 1994
Last episode: Episode 9
Seasons & episodes
Total 15 seasons, 121 episodes

Specials
Aired
Episode 11979 Christmas Special60 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.
Episode 2The Best Of Paul Daniels60 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.
Episode 3The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 198560 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.
Episode 41989 Christmas Special60 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.
Episode 51990 Christmas Special60 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.