Oh, and in case you were wondering, his act really is as dangerous as it looks – with his official website telling us that when he swallows the sword it’s just one centimetre from his heart.
In other words you really might not want to try this particular stunt at home.
Meanwhile Alex is just one of a number of successful acts from global versions of the show who’ll be trying their luck on the Britain’s Got Talent stage this year.
Read more and watch five other videos of Alex Magala at:
John Blake Publishing is to republish Paul Daniels’ autobiography, retitled My Magic Life, as a “tribute to one of Britain’s greatest primetime entertainers”.
The publisher holds world rights to the book.
Born in 1938 and interested in magic since he was a child, Daniels honed his craft before rising to stardom and captivating the nation for decades with his extraordinary tricks and illusions. He brought magic to the masses, in an age when whole families still gathered together around the television. In later life, while he remained an instantly recognisable face to millions, he still revealed little of the lows that accompanied the highs of his “dazzling” career.
In his autobiography, he speaks about his “incredible” life and career – “from his grim experiences in the army and the heartbreak of a broken marriage to finding love with ‘the lovely Debbie McGee’. And then, of course, there was the magic. Perhaps surprisingly, his book reveals the secrets behind some of his most famous and entertaining performances”. (Special Thanks to Michael Lyth)
Dynamo has made a rare public appearance with his wife on a day out in London.The famous magician, real name Steven Frayne, who has been married to Bradford girl Kelly for more than three years, still looks completely smitten.Pics show the pair leaving a Barclays bank in the city and Kelly, dressed down in grey jogging bottoms, a black bomber jacket and stylish glasses, couldn’t help but giggle at something her hubby said as they strolled out. Read more here…
Paul Daniels’ nephew James Phelan is set to appear on the upcoming series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, which kicks off this weekend.
James, who is also a magician, has spoken to Radio Times about auditioning for the show, in a newly-published interview that was given before Paul’s death. (Thanks to Michael Lyth for the link..)
