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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

Neil Morrissey

Angela Griffin

George Lamb

Larry Lamb

Sam Donnelly

Julian Smith

The Magicians: Series 1: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 1

BBC One - The Magicians, Series 1, Episode 5

Mind-bending magic, with guests Neil Morrissey, Angela Griffin and George and Larry Lamb.

Lenny Henry presents three of the world's best magic acts as they team up with celebrity guests Neil Morrissey, Angela Griffin and George and Larry Lamb for incredible illusions.

Lenny Henry hosts as three of the world's greatest magic acts team up with celebrities to bring us jaw-dropping illusions and classic tricks with a contemporary twist.

Illusionist of the decade Luis de Matos is partnered by Neil Morrissey; winners of Best Comedy Illusionists at the World Comedy Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart, team up with Angela Griffin; and the king of close up magic, Chris Korn, is joined by George and Larry Lamb.

They all perform three magic acts in a bid to impress the studio audience and avoid the fearsome forfeit - but who will be tackling the extreme feat of courage and test of trust this week?

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