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 6 January 1990 • 60 min
Paul gets to grips with Dem Bones, turns water into wine and introduces you to his psychic car. Special guests: Barry McGuigan, the award-winning trapeze act Mouvance from Canada, and from Las Vegas, the exciting Esqueda family.
2. Episode 2
Aired 13 January 1990 • 60 min
Join Paul tonight when he welcomes you with a glass of champagne, shows you the fun of his fair and leaves you with '0' such an amazing illusion. Special guests: the magical Bubble Man from Switzerland, Mario Cavall , and from Las Vegas the Hoola Hoop Queen, Diane Batchelor.
3. Episode 3
Aired 20 January 1990 • 60 min
Special guests are the South American gaucho act Los Huincas and from California, the magic of Kevin James.
4. Episode 4
Aired 27 January 1990 • 60 min
Join Paul as he shows the secrets of his lightweight box and presents the new 'Cecil' award. His guests are comedian Les Bubb, the amazing contortionist Rudolphe Delmonte direct from America's Ringling Brothers Circus, and Carmen Silvera from the Cafe Rene.
5. Episode 5
Aired 3 February 1990 • 60 min
Special guests are the American skate-boarding duo Diane and Primo, and the Canadian tightrope walkers Agathe and Antoine.
6. Episode 6
Aired 10 February 1990 • 60 min
Tonight Paul presents one of the fastest illusions ever, conjures up a gourmet meal and attempts a razor sharp finale. Special guests are from Italy, the balancing skills of the Nicolodis; and from the Lido in Paris, the grace and agility of Laurence Fanon.
7. Episode 7
Aired 17 February 1990 • 60 min
Guests are: from America, the snooker table wizard Gene Catron ; Barbara and Spencer, the most incredible adagio act in the world; and Buster Merryfield from Only Fools and Horses.
8. Episode 8
Aired 24 February 1990 • 60 min
Paul's special guests on the last show in the current series are: from New York, Rudy Coby brings his strange magic, plus the Paul Daniels British Freestyle BMX Team.