Paul Daniels introduces the first of his self-titled show, where he not only performs magic, but welcomes magic acts from all over the world. Appointed for these early shows is a "jury" to make sure he doesn't cheat on any of his tricks.
Paul welcomes guests George Carl and the Morettis, and takes viewers back inside a regular fixture of the show: the "Bunco Booth", where scam tricks are exposed.
Paul finds an act with a whip helps him to give up smoking, even though he doesn't smoke in the first place. The climax of the show features guests Jim Fox and Hans Moretti playing Russian Roulette.
The last of four Paul Daniels specials, with Paul performing snooker-based tricks with guest Ray Reardon. After the success of the specials, Paul was recommissioned for full-length BBC series for over 14 years.
Paul presents the first Christmas Special of the show, something that would become an annual fixture on the BBC. Special guests include Henry Cooper, while Paul presents a magic kettle that can pour any drink the chooser desires.
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By what name was The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979) officially released in Canada in English?