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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: Episode 3

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Episode 3

BBC One - The Magicians, Series 1, Episode 3

Mind-bending magic, with guests Chris Tarrant, Stephen K Amos and Samantha Womack.

Lenny Henry presents three of the world's best magic acts as they are teamed up with celebrity guests Chris Tarrant, Stephen K Amos and Samantha Womack for awe-inspiring illusions.

Prepare to be dazzled, as Lenny Henry presents three of the world's best magic acts as they are teamed up with three celebrities for awe-inspiring illusions and magic tricks with contemporary twists. 

Illusionist of the decade Luis de Matos is joined by Chris Tarrant; winners of the Best Comedy Illusionist award at the World Magic Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart, team up with Stephen K Amos; and the king of close-up magic, Chris Korn, is partnered by Samantha Womack. 

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

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