Paul Daniels
Actor
- Born
- April 6, 1938 · Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- March 17, 2016 (age 77)
Newton Edward Daniels, known professionally as Paul Daniels, was an English magician and TV presenter. Daniels achieved international fame through his TV series The Paul Daniels Magic Show, which ran on the BBC from 1979 to 1994. He was known for his catchphrase of "You'll like this ... not a lot, but you'll like it" and also for his marriage to his assistant Debbie McGee. He was awarded the "Magician of the Year’" Award by the Academy of Magical Arts in 1982, the first magician from outside the USA to receive it. He also won the Golden Rose of Montreux in 1985.
Known for
Acting7
- 2014The Fight for Saturday Night as Self
- 2011TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks as Self
- 2006Best Ever Spitting Image as Self
- 2001Paul Daniels: in a Black Hole as Self
- 1994An Audience with Ken Dodd as Self
- 1987The Grand Knockout Tournament as Chief Judge
- 1984Royal Variety Performance 1984