Magician extraordinaire, Paul Daniels, takes us into his world of magic and demonstrates just how simple some tricks can be. Paul first introduces some magic history about past magicians and illusionists including Hercat, Chung Ling Soo, and the Great Lyle and then with a group of friends, proceeds to perform twenty simple tricks which can be done in your own home using everyday props such as cards, matches, dice, jars etc. Finally, Paul demonstrates and explains in detail how each trick is done offering advice along the way.
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ACMI Identifier
316938
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Entertainers
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Magic
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Magic
Magic, Occult & Supernatural → Magicians
Music & Performing Arts → Entertainers
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)