About this season
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.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 7 January 1989 • 60 min
Starring Paul Daniels, whose special guests include Rudy Coby and his strange magic, and from Las Vegas the sensational musical family Kentucky Country.
2. Episode 2
Aired 14 January 1989 • 60 min
From China, the spectacular skills of the Meteors, and from Paris the elegant magic of Pierre Edernac. Special guest star Gloria Hunniford.
3. Episode 3
Aired 21 January 1989 • 60 min
From Hawaii the hilarious Michael Marlin ; and from Taiwan the death-defying acrobatics of The Hsiung Brothers.
4. Episode 4
Aired 28 January 1989 • 60 min
Special guests are Australia's superb adagio dancers Liz/Steve; and Britain's finest, Ray Alan with Lord Charles.
5. Episode 5
Aired 4 February 1989 • 60 min
From America, the amazing skills of Johnny Fox ; and special guest Linford Christie.
6. Episode 6
Aired 11 February 1989 • 60 min
With the superb trick cycling of Kid Lima and on the trapeze, the Ayak Brothers.
7. Episode 7
Aired 18 February 1989 • 60 min
From Canada, the musical comedy of Les Foubrac and from England, the sensational Skating Willers.
8. Episode 8
Aired 25 February 1989 • 60 min
The last show of the present series. His special guests will be the hilarious comedy jugglers Mr Adams and Mr Dandridge and the legendary Eartha Kitt.