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The 80s show that made 15 million people believe in magic — and questionable fashion choices.
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The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)

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Latest Episode

60 min

Season 15 • Episode 9

Latest

Episode 9

Jun 18, 1994

To mark the last show in the present series, television's master magician offers one lucky member of his studio audience the chance to win a dream prize. The special guests are "Thing" from the Addams Family, Christopher Hart, and the "fastest gun alive," Bob Munden.

Overview

Family

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.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Studio lighting that screams 'we have THREE colors'

Costume

Debbie's sequins could power a small village

Best for:Family: Three generations yelling 'how did he DO that?'·Background: Comfort noise while folding laundry dramatically·Rewatch: Spotting tricks you missed at age seven
First AiredJun 9, 1979
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons15·Episodes121
BBC One

Top Cast

Paul Daniels

Paul Daniels

Self - Host

Debbie McGee

Debbie McGee

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

The 'not a lot' catchphrase became so ubiquitous that Daniels later joked it followed him to his grave.

Trivia

Debbie McGee was already a Royal Ballet dancer when hired; her grace under fire literally saved multiple live TV disasters.

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