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Comedy Magic

As the Edinburgh International Magic Festival gets away, magician and entertainer Kevin MacMahon looks at the links between comedy and magic. With appearances from Derren Brown, Barry and Stuart, Paul Daniels and a Tommy Cooper tribute act.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 30 Jun 2012 00:45

Chapters

  • Janice Forsyth: Barry & Stuart

    Top magicians and comedians Barry and Stuart speak to Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 11:27

  • MacAulay & Co: Richard Cadey’s Magic Trick

    Richard Cadey – with the help of Woody the Magician – tries to learn a magic trick…

    Duration: 16:37

  • School for Genius: Part 1

    In the first of this 4-part series, Vic Galloways learns tips and tricks from mind magician and mentalist Drew McAdam.

    Duration: 27:01

  • The Comedy Café: The Magic Festival

    At the launch of the 2011 Magic Festival, comedians Alan Hudson and Javier Jarquin join presenter Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 07:40

  • The Festival Café: Tommy Cooper

    Whilst Janice Forsyth and Omid Djalili chatted on stage at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival, they were rudely interrupted…

    Duration: 11:59

  • MacAulay & Co: Paul Daniels and The Great Lafayette

    Paul Daniels tells Fred about his tribute show to The Great Lafayette.

    Duration: 06:10

  • School for Genius: Part 2

    Vic Galloway learns how to read body language, from mentalist and mind magician Drew McAdam.

    Duration: 27:18

  • The Comedy Café: Richard Wiseman

    Professor Richard Wiseman tells Janice Forsyth about combining magic with science.

    Duration: 05:55

  • MacAulay & Co: Barry and Stuart

    Magicians and comedians Barry and Stuart speak to Fred MacAulay.

    Duration: 06:05

  • The Comedy Café: Peter Firmin

    The legendary Pete Firmin speaks to Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 07:55

  • Do I See Dead People?

    Jackie Bird investigates the world of spiritualism…

    Duration: 27:51

  • Janice Forsyth: Chris Cox

    Chris Cox – the mind-reader who can’t read minds – joins Janice Forsyth ahead of his 2008 Fringe shows.

    Duration: 21:53

  • MacAulay & Co: Derren Brown

    Derren Brown speaks to Fred and co-host Anna Miles to discuss his 2012 tour.

    Duration: 11:45

  • School for Genius: Part 3

    In Episode 3 of this 4-part series, Vic Galloway explores the world of communication, with the help of mind magician Drew McAdam.

    Duration: 27:54

  • Janice Forsyth: Paul Daniels

    A rather tired Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee join presenter Debbie McGee during their run of shows at the 2011 Edinburgh Festival.

    Duration: 11:15

  • Laughed off the Page: Dick Vosburgh

    Dick Vosburgh, responsible for many Tommy Cooper routines, talks to Lynne Ferguson about his life and work.

    Duration: 26:07

  • The Culture Café: The Great Lafayette

    Reporter Bob Dickson explores the life of The Great Lafayette.

    Duration: 06:56

  • School for Genius: Part 4

    In the final episode of this series, Vic Galloway focuses on how to focus – with the help of mentalist Drew McAdam.

    Duration: 27:51

Broadcast

  • Sat 30 Jun 2012 00:45