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The Paul Daniels Magic Show - Season 8

The Paul Daniels Magic Show: Season 8 - 10 Episode s

8x1 - Episode 1
December 6, 1986
In the first of a new series Paul Daniels is joined by special guest star Lionel Jeffries on a magical journey to Sherwood Forest to explore the legend of 'Robin Hoodini '. He also introduces his remarkable international guests: from the USA 'manualist' John Twomey with his unusual musical skills, and from Japan Fukai with his modern approach to classical sleight-of-hand. Special guest appearance Professor Stanley Unwin featuring STUART FELL, GORDON KENNEDY and PATRICK PAGE.
8x2 - Episode 2
December 13, 1986
In this week's show Paul Daniels persuades special guests Nick Ross and Sue Cook to take time off from Crimewatch to scrutinise the inaugural performance of his 'Human Pack of Cards' and goes ten-pin bowling in a most unusual way. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from the USA 'Mr Sound Effects' Wes Harrison and from China The Guang Dong Acrobatic Troupe.
8x3 - Episode 3
December 20, 1986
In this week's show, Paul Daniels goes down on the farm to discover 'Where Did the Ducks Go?' and pays tribute to the legendary mind-reader Maurice Fogel in 'Extra-sensory Deception'. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from the USA, puppeteer extraordinaire Bob Hartman and world champion horseshoe pitchers Danny and Sue Kuchcinski and from The Philippines, Acro-Mechanico with their unique blend of acrobatics and robotics. Special guest Percy Edwards.
8x4 - Episode 4
January 3, 1987
In this week's show Paul Daniels applies his conjuring skills to crime detection in 'Murder by Magic'. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from Germany, the dramatic showman illusionist, Hans Moretti ; from America, Dr Hot and Neon, playing banjos as they juggle them; and from Poland, The Trio Zalewski with their gymnastic skills.
8x5 - Episode 5
January 10, 1987
This week Paul Daniels braves the watery wastes of Lake Windermere, in the company of special guest David Vine , in an attempt to escape from being torn apart by two power boats piloted by 'The Fastest Woman on Water', Gina Campbell , with Steve Ancsell. He also welcomes back to the show America's premier Prestidigitator Harry Blackstone Jr , who presents two further segments from his Broadway show, as well as introducing, from East Germany, the incredible chair-balancing of Klaus Lohse.
8x6 - Episode 6
January 17, 1987
Paul Daniels travels into the space age to present his favourite illusion and performs the classical Chinese feat of the mysterious rice bowls. He also introduce! his remarkable guests: from Sweden, the distinguished manipulator Topper Martyn ; and from the USA, fire-breather and sword-swallower Moz Wright.
8x7 - Episode 7
January 24, 1987
In this week's show Paul Daniels goes to the Telecom Tower to conduct a spectacular experiment in thought-control, with links to nine BBC regions, and challenges ex-jockey Bob Champion to a horse race with playing cards. He also introduces his remarkable international guests: from Germany, showman illusionist Hans Moretti, making a welcome return to the show, and from the USA Nathalie Enterline with her unique blend of manipulation, dance and baton-twirling. Special guest appearances by Kay Alexander, Wendy Austin, Noreen Bray, Jane Franchi, Stuart Hall, Sue King, Mike Neville, Bruce Parker and Stewart White.
8x8 - Episode 8
January 31, 1987
Paul Daniels delves into the repertoire of the Indian magician, demonstrates his talent in a most unusual manner and introduces his remarkable guests: from Germany, Bob Bramson with his hoop-rolling act, and from Scotland Stevie Starr, displaying his ability in the lost performing skill of regurgitation.
8x9 - Episode 9
February 7, 1987
Paul Daniels is taken aback as Debbie McGee tries to take over the show and pays tribute to master magician Robert Harbin with Experiment 13. He also introduces his remarkable guests: from America, brilliant juggling comedian Michael Davis , and from Britain, close-quarter card manipulator Kevin Reay. Special guest appearance Danny La Rue.
8x10 - Episode 10
February 14, 1987
In the last of the present series, Paul Daniels travels to Blackpool Tower Circus to attempt the most dangerous escape of his career, in the company of ringmaster Norman Barrett and Sally Chipperfield 's Lions, Presented by James Clubb. He also introduces his remarkable studio guests: from Holland, magic star Richard Ross and, from Korea, the climbing skills of The Brave Seamen. Special guest Ray Brooks.

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