Paul Daniels

[radiantsoul]

Everyone of a certain age will probably remember one of these:-

Comments

[zoefruitcake]

I adore magic and used to like watching his shows.

Magic has its fashions and they come and go. About 20 years ago a friend of mine went with another student to interview him for some university thing, in a bit of a scornful way. Instead they were utterly charmed by both him and his wife and always spoke fondly of them.

I also fancied his son, who was more of a comedian at that time before following in his footsteps!

[radiantsoul]

I quite like modern magic, who knows if a more chirpy style will make a comeback? It does seem that todays stars adopt a different style of presentation. I like Derren Brown, but all of his shows seem to rely on social compliance rather than any kind of conjuring or sleigh of hand.

[mcmurphy79]

My friend had that magic kit. Big part of TV when I grew up too. (I'm still not over the Rolf thing).

Bloody love Derren Brown.

[radiantsoul]

I like Derren Brown, but there I have found that the last few TV specials have largely relied upon social compliance - which I suppose is interesting but once you understand how it is "done" then every special is a bit obvious. His live shows are great though.