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In the first of ten programmes Paul Daniels inaugurates his travelling magic show and arrives at Longleat to perform magic fit for a stately home in the presence of the Marquess of Bath, and from Antiques Roadshow, Hilary Kay. He also introduces the remarkable skills of his studio guests. From the USA: Jim Mather, catching arrows out of the air with his bare hand. From Cuba: Doris and Mario with their elegant balancing skills.
Special guests: Arthur Benjamin, The Two Lerys, Mike Smith, Jackie Stewart
Will Paul Daniels track Nessie to her lair ? In the company of special guest Fulton Mackay, our intrepid magician travels to Loch Ness in an attempt to prove the existence of the most famous monster in the world. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from New York, the impressive young mime magician Jeff McBride and from Covent Garden the intriguing toys of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. Special guest appearance by Jimmy Peacock.
Paul Daniels accompanies Anneka Rice to investigate witchcraft and things that go bump in the night in the appropriate settings of Glastonbury Tor and Wookey Hole. He also introduces, from America, his studio guests: The popular ventriloquial comedy team, Willie Tyler and Lester, and playing music like you have never heard before, Artis the Spoonman.
[Johnny Paul / The Bauers / Arthur Lintgen / Sir Georg Solti]
This episode opens with the host performing illusions with trainers and laces.
He then introduces the first of tonight's guest acts, The Bauer Family. Their incredible balancing routine on fifty feet high poles has to be performed outside of the BBC television centre. Astonishingly, they use no safety equipment of any kind.
Paul returns for an impressive illusion in his 'House Of Cards' segment before bringing on his favourite magician, Johnny Paul. As expected, Mr. Paul delivers admirably, with some superb cup and ball tricks.
The next part of the show sees Doctor Arthur Lintgen displaying his unique skill in identifying classical music pieces simply by examining a record groove! Sir Georg and Lady Solti look on with delighted bemusement.
Paul finishes the show at Merlin's Cave, Cornwall, for some entertainment based around the King Arthur legend.
[Penelope Keith / The Olympiads / Paul Potassy]
Paul starts off the show with a simple but jovial trick before providing more amusement in his weekly 'House Of Cards' section.
Germany's The Olympiads are then introduced, and they display their astounding feats of strength and balance.
Paul greets British favourite, Penelope Keith, who takes part in an illusion aided by the host's son, Paul Jnr.
The third guest tonight is the great Hungarian magician, Paul Potassy, who puts his own unique spin on silks and razor blade magic.
At the Royal Crescent Of Bath, Paul puts on an astonishing end to the programme as he appears to teleport Debbie McGee from a trunk on the ground to a hot air balloon.
[Ian McCaskill / Airjazz / Frank Rains - Talk Simultaneously]
Paul's opening trick is a no frills affair but it's enjoyable nonetheless seeing a face from the past, weatherman Ian McCaskill.
The first guest act is the American trio, Airjazz, who combine unicycling and juggling.
The host performs a super trick in this week's 'House Of Cards' slot, with his usual witty banter before telling a story based around the crockery 'Willow' pattern, with a nice little illusion,
The second guest, Frank Rains, is then introduced. His amusing act involves a unique skill of speaking simultaneously with others.
The host then rounds off the show with an impressive trick where he makes The Lovely Debbie McGee disappear.
[Sinekos Family - Acrobats / Ricky Jay - Card Throwing]
With the help of audience members, Paul amuses with a couple of close up magic tricks.
The first guest act is then introduced - the very enthusiastic, Czech Sinekos family. Displaying superb balancing skills, they even manage to involve the host in their act!
Paul temporarily severs an audience member's arm for his next illusion, before former Guinness World Record holder, Ricky Jay takes to the stage. His card throwing skills are truly remarkable and he also adds great comedy to his routine.
The final illusion is left to the host, where he recreates the legendary Indian rope trick in the open air.
Paul Daniels, in the company of his special guests Dame Vera Lynn and Wynford Vaughan Thomas, travels to the Cabinet War Rooms in Whitehall to present a special magic tribute to Sir Winston Churchill, and introduces his remarkable studio guests from the USA: Danuta, the spider goddess with her thrilling aerial display and Meir Yedid bringing a new meaning to 'sleight-of-hand'. Special guest appearance by ballet star Graham Fletcher.
Somewhere in England, Paul Daniels has hidden the most valuable, most special object imaginable. Will the studio audience, aided by special guest star Anneka Rice, be able to find it by the end of this evening's programme ? As they attempt to do so, he also introduces his studio guests: from America, the striking young mime magician Jeff McBride, returning to the show by popular demand and from Italy, bicyclists extraordinary, The Boginos.
