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The Magicians

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Incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and classic tricks with a contemporary twist.

Incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and classic tricks with a contemporary twist, performed by some of the world's best magicians.

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The Magicians: Series 1

Lenny Henry

Barry Jones

Adrian Edmondson

Peter Jones

Amanda Byram

Sam Donnelly

Julian Smith

The Magicians: Series 1: Episode 2

Series 1

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BBC One - The Magicians, Series 1, Episode 2

Mind-bending magic, with celebrity guests Peter Jones, Ade Edmonson and Amanda Byram.

Three great magic acts team up with celebrity guests Ade Edmondson, Peter Jones and Amanda Byram for illusions and tricks with contemporary twists. Lenny Henry presents.

Prepare to be amazed as three of the world's best magic acts team up with three celebrities for jaw-dropping illusions and magic tricks with contemporary twists. 

Lenny Henry hosts as illusionist of the decade Luis de Matos is joined by Peter Jones; Winners of the Best Comedy Illusionist award at the World Magic Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart, team up with Ade Edmonson; and the king of close-up magic, Chris Korn, is partnered by Amanda Byram. 

They all perform three magic acts in a bid to impress the studio audience and avoid the dreaded forfeit trick. Who will take on the extreme feat of mind over matter this week?

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