Public Figure Profiles

Paul Daniels

Newton Edward Daniels (6 April 1938 – 17 March 2016), known professionally as Paul Daniels, was an English magician and television presenter. He achieved international fame through his television series The Paul Daniels Magic Show, which ran on the BBC from 1979 to 1994.

Daniels was known for his catchphrase "You'll like this... not a lot, but you'll like it!", and for his marriage to his assistant, Debbie McGee. He was awarded the "Magician of the Year" Award by the Academy of Magical Arts in 1982, the first magician from outside the United States to receive it. He also won the Golden Rose of Montreux in 1985. He was a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. He has been described as "The Godfather of Magic" and has been repeatedly credited with inspiring many top professional magicians to start in the profession.Daniels was outspoken on matters including politics, current affairs, magic, entertainment, and fellow celebrities. Towards the end of his life he also appeared in reality television shows. He was described by former BBC executive Lord Grade upon his death as "a genius", "a brilliant showman" and a "pillar of Saturday Night for the BBC in their golden era of ratings".

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Some of their strengths

Paul Daniels has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intuitive, Passionate, Adventurous, Generous, Intelligent, and Communicative.

Independent and Brave

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Paul Daniels is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who looks for jobs that tend to reflect their identity.

Constant and Serious

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Paul Daniels well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Paul Daniels as someone who is altruistic, inventive, energetic, and socially-conscious.

Who is inventive, open-minded and inquisitive, optimistic and cooperative, and who loves working together with others.

Altruistic and Ambitious

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Paul Daniels is someone who is the type of person who rallies behind a group, cause, or community, and who enjoys being dedicated to a higher cause of some sort.

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Independent and Dynamic

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Paul Daniels tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.

Some of Paul Daniels's challenges

While Paul Daniels has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Paul Daniels can be Impulsive, Self-centered, Short-tempered, Hypocritical, Indecisive, Unrealistic, and Anxious.

Short-tempered and Impulsive

One of Paul Daniels's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.

Paul Daniels must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.

Anxious and Inflexible

Paul Daniels is someone who can be high-strung, impatient, and inflexible, who can be "penny wise and pound foolish", have poor listening skills, and who can be intolerant of people who share a different world view.

Aggressive and Domineering

Finally, Paul Daniels also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.

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