Episode 2

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Episode 2 of 5, The Magicians, Series 1

Duration: 1 hour

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?

Credits

Presenter
Lenny Henry
Performer
Luis de Matos
Performer
Barry Jones
Performer
Stuart MacLeod
Performer
Chris Korn
Participant
Adrian Edmondson
Participant
Peter Jones
Participant
Amanda Byram
Director
Julian Smith
Executive Producer
Karen Smith
Executive Producer
Sam Donnelly

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