Paul Daniels
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In 1980, fronted a BBC pilot called ''Gotcha!'' (featuring [[Jeremy Beadle]] stunts) which was deemed too "vulgar" by Head of LE, Bill Cotton. Though never aired, some of the actual set-ups were used in [[The Late Late Breakfast Show]]. | In 1980, fronted a BBC pilot called ''Gotcha!'' (featuring [[Jeremy Beadle]] stunts) which was deemed too "vulgar" by Head of LE, Bill Cotton. Though never aired, some of the actual set-ups were used in [[The Late Late Breakfast Show]]. | ||
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Revision as of 17:58, 7 March 2008
Contents |
Shows
Dealing with Daniels (radio)
The Farm (participant)
The X Factor (participant, Battle of the Stars 1)
Biography
Paul's roots are from Teesside in the North-East. From age 11, he began learning magic as a hobby, and performed for parties in his spare time while working as a clerk.
After serving his National Service, he worked for the Internal Audit Office but soon he was a full-time magician on the club circuit during the 60s. A string of successful TV series and specials with the BBC led him to win the Golden Rose of Montreux in 1985. As well as the magic programmes, he also presented a triplet of successful game shows.
He married his assistant Debbie McGee in 1988. He still performs live, mainly on cruise ships and in provincial theatres.
Trivia
MAG 1 C is the registration plate on his Bentley.
His real name is Newton Edward Daniels, but took his stage name from his son Paul.
In 1980, fronted a BBC pilot called Gotcha! (featuring Jeremy Beadle stunts) which was deemed too "vulgar" by Head of LE, Bill Cotton. Though never aired, some of the actual set-ups were used in The Late Late Breakfast Show.
He used to teach fencing to school children.
Books / Tapes
To be completed
Contact
c/o Bill Turner Management, 140 Beckett Road, Doncaster, DB2 4BA
