The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1986

December 27, 1986
60 min
Specials - Episode 11: The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1986

Specials - Episode 11: The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show - 1986

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Overview

In a special programme for the festive season Paul Daniels takes a magical excursion into the world of pantomime and, with the help of star guest Ron Moody, conjures up a Victorian Christmas in a magical tribute to Charles Dickens. He also introduces his international guests with their remarkable skills: from Broadway, America's premier prestidigitator Harry Blackstone Jr ; from Las Vegas, the brilliant ventriloquist Ronn Lucas ; and from Paris, making its first performance in England for over 100 years, Antonio Diavolo, the intriguing trapeze automaton of 19th-century French magician, Robert-Houdin, presented by John Gaughan. Special guest appearances by Pamela Armstrong, Anita Dobson, Gorden Kaye, Desmond Lynam, Ruth Madoc and Gary Wilmot.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

Season

Specials

Episode Number

11

Air Date

December 27, 1986

Runtime

60 minutes

Guest Stars

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Self

Pamela Armstrong

Pamela Armstrong

Self

Anita Dobson

Anita Dobson

Self

Gorden Kaye

Gorden Kaye

Self

Des Lynam

Des Lynam

Self

Gary Wilmot

Gary Wilmot

Self