The Paul Daniels Magic Show

[Norm Nielsen / Bernie Winters / Samson - Strongman] This episode starts with Paul generating plenty of laughter with an audience member and a couple of unpredictable beer bottles. In the 'Under Laboratory Conditions' slot, some plasticine is sliced without any physical contact, and then tonight's first guest, strongman Samson, is introduced. When he's not thumping nails into wood with his bare hand or pulling them out with his teeth, he is able to hold his own in a tug of war with several men pulling at him from both sides. Paul narrates a story about three bears whilst performing a rope trick, before Norm Nielsen takes to the stage. This magician is absolutely superb and it's stunning to see him produce what seems like infinite amounts of cards and coins out of nowhere during his spectacular routine. Back to the host again for the final illusion, where a volunteer's watch is destroyed only to be restored again, with the help of a Saint Bernard dog that turns out to be Schnorbitz belonging to Bernie Winters!

[George Schlick / Richard Stilgoe / Geoff Hoyle] Paul starts the show with his usual mirth, appearing to pass a flaming poker through someone's arm. This week's 'Bunco Booth' section involves a nobbled bike of the type seen at fetes, and then it's back to the host, this time performing a trick with some old magic props from his collection. A character named Mr. Sniff continually sabotages Paul's 'Triple Trunk Mystery' before tonight's guest act, George Schlick, is introduced. A very clever and technically superb performance is provided by the ventriloquist, and then it's time for the final illusion. An apparently random Scrabble word created by broadcaster, lyricist, knight and all round wordsmith, Richard Stilgoe is reproduced on what was a blank blackboard, as audience members look on.

[Bob Munden - Fast Draw / Sylvia Théron - Balancing] Paul begins the show with some basic magic tricks but with his usual jovial banter added in. Next, he manages to synchronise watches 'Under Laboratory Conditions' before the first guest act, Sylvia Théron shows off her excellent balancing skills. In a gambling saloon setting, the host talks about the circumstances regarding the death of Wild Bill Hicock, with a card trick to suit. The second guest act, fast draw expert, Bob Munden is introduced and displays his extraordinary speed with a pistol. A couple from the audience are subjected to an enjoyable final illusion from the host, involving a lethal blade.

[The Segura Family - Acrobats / Max Maven / Norman Collier] Paul starts the show with a couple of tricks - a petal becomes an egg and baby toys swap their noises. The first guest act is introduced, and they are the Segura family demonstrating their remarkable acrobatics. In the 'Bunco Booth' section a lady is challenged to a light-hearted game of strip poker. The Dracula-esque Max Maven is the second guest act tonight and in his performance he appears to state which randomly chosen cities two audience members are thinking of. Back to the host for the show's finale where he generates plenty of laughter as volunteers become part of an omelette production line! Norman 'faulty microphone' Collier makes a very welcome but unfortunately all too short appearance.