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Paul Daniels
Paul Daniels

Paul Daniels

  • Comedian and magician

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Nick Mohammed on Paul Daniels

"Paul Daniels was inspiring and a brilliant host."

Ammar Kalia, The Guardian, 13th April 2021

20 facts for Jonathan Creek's 20th anniversary

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first time that David Renwick's ingenious creation first hit our screens. To celebrate, here's a look at 20 things you may not know about everyone's favourite tousle-haired, windmill-dwelling amateur sleuth.

Jon O'Brien, Metro, 10th May 2017

EdFringe round-up: it's a kind of magic

We always have a couple of magic shows in our Fringe schedule, past highlights including Paul Daniels, Piff and Pete Firman. This year we'll catch an act starting with a different letter.

EdinBlogger, 7th August 2015

Paul Daniels talks about Have I Got News For You

"Why did you go on it?" I asked. "Because I couldn't figure out," explained Paul Daniels, "why my very funny friends weren't funny when they were on it.

John Fleming, 9th July 2014

News: Balham comedy festival line-up announced

The 2014 Balham Comedy Festival, running from July 11-19, has announced its line-up. Among the names confirmed are Susan Calman, Paul Daniels, Robert Newman, Phill Jupitus, Reginald D. Hunter, Tim Vine, Stephen K Amos, Marcus Brigstocke, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Mark Steel, Richard Herring, Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Kevin Day, Gary Delaney, Kerry Godliman, Tony Law, and Fred MacAulay with more performers to be announced.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd May 2014

Six famous faces celebrate Tommy Cooper

Why are we still laughing at Tommy Cooper 30 years after he died on stage? Barry Cryer, Paul Daniels, Johnny Vegas, Tim Vine, Brian Conley and Jason Manford explain.

Radio Times, 21st April 2014

Paul Daniels interview

An interview with British magician and television performer Paul Daniels.

Billy Watson, Comedy Chords, 2nd May 2013

How to become famous overnight on TV by Paul Daniels

I went to see multi-talented Mat Ricardo's monthly London Varieties at the Leicester Square Theatre last night - a show so good it could transfer straight to TV.

John Fleming, 26th April 2013

Video: Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee at the fringe

The magician talks about wife Debbie McGee's shoe collection, his Edinburgh Festival show and a 20 month-old heckler. He even has time for a trick.

The Telegraph, 12th August 2011

My Edinburgh: Paul Daniels, magician

Even though I love coming to Edinburgh at any time, I particularly love coming in August, when the wonderful madness of the Festival combined with the Fringe turns this beautiful city into a cross between Rio and Disney.

Paul Daniels, The Independent, 11th August 2011

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