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 2 October 1982 • 60 min
Paul Daniels stars in the first of a new series of eight programmes in which he sets out to amuse and amaze with his own special talent and introduces the remarkable skills of his international guests: from Las Vegas, the impossible balancing of Murillo and Ullses from Monte Carlo, the zany mimicry of Jeff. Special guest Anita Harris.
2. Episode 2
Aired 9 October 1982 • 60 min
In the second show of a new series, Paul Daniels sets out to amuse and amaze in his own special fashion and introduces the remarkable skills of his international guests: from Las Vegas, the record-breaking juggling of Gran Picaso, from Portugal, the glamorous acrobatics of The Alexis Sisters.
3. Episode 3
Aired 16 October 1982 • 60 min
Guests: from Austria, the superhuman strength of Markus, from Los Angeles, the magical mime of Tina Lenert.
4. Episode 4
Aired 23 October 1982 • 60 min
Guests: from Austria, Eric Brenn, the fastest act in showbusiness, from San Francisco, Tom Noddy, blowing bubbles like you've never seen before.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 October 1982 • 60 min
From Germany, the celebrated showman illusionist Hans Moretti, from Las Vegas, the clown prince of magic Johnny Paul.
6. Episode 6
Aired 6 November 1982 • 60 min
This week Paul Daniels re-creates the sensational act, Defying the Bullets, as performed by the legendary magician Chung Ling Soo, who was killed presenting the feat on stage at the Wood Green Empire on 23 March 1918. Assisting Paul is Jack Grossman, original assistant to Soo. Also featuring from Ireland, the wit and whimsicality of Billy McComb, from Spain the dare-devil balancing skills of Crazy Monroe, from Germany Katja Nick, the lady who talks backwards.
7. Episode 7
Aired 13 November 1982 • 60 min
Guests: from France, Jean-Claude with his upside-down football skills, Omar Pasha with his Arabian Nights fantasy.
8. Episode 8
Aired 20 November 1982 • 60 min
The last of the present series in which Paul entertains in his own special fashion and introduces his international guests. From America Lance Burton, the current world champion of manipulation, and ventriloquist Carl Garray with an act of surprises. Special guest appearance by Eric Bristow.