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Read more Paul Daniels dies: Tributes from around the world as magician dies aged 77

Legendary Teessider and magician Paul Daniels passed away today.The 77-year-old was born and raised in South Bank and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in February.He became interested in magic at the age of 11 after reading 'How to Entertain at Parties' whilst on holiday.

His big break in the business came in 1970 after finishing second on Opportunity Knocks, which led to him appearing on The Wheeltappers and Shutters Social Club alongside Bernard Manning.



By 1979, Paul had his own show ' The Paul Daniels Magic Show' which ran for 14 series until 1994 - becoming a massive part of anyone who grew up in the 80s and 90s.



With a career spanning over five decades, there are plenty of brilliant moments to relive - and here are five of our favourite moments of magic from Paul Daniels...



You'll like this ... not a lot, but you'll like it.



Rabbit Capers



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A pretty brilliant twist on the classic rabbit-from-the-hat trick.

We've got to admit, Paul is a sight to behold with a full and luscious head of hair!



The Vanishing Elephant

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It's one thing making a ball disappear - it's another to make a person vanish.

Making a five-tonne Indian elephant vanish into thin air is pretty impressive!

Chop Cup

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One of the funniest pieces of magic ever.

Paul Daniels totally dazzles us with just an egg and a cup - oh, and a lemon and an orange!



Aces in a wine glass

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Card tricks are the staple of magic, so Daniels decided to change things a bit and hinder himself.

Nope - we're not talking about his rather fetching suit! We've no idea how he manages to pull all those aces out of that wine glass.





Magic Billiard Balls





There's nothing really overly exciting about billiard balls is there?

However, you won't be able to take your eyes off this trick - or the rather dashing Debbie McGee who assists in the tricks finale.