Paul Daniels Magic Show(1994): Substitution Cage Illusion

An Improved Version of the Substitution Trunk Illusion. If you are a fan of Paul's, please feel free to email me. Apologies for the poor quality.

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

Paul Daniels was the best, not just that he made these amazing illusions but that he did it again and again on TV and he made it funny and captivating. The supreme showman who charmed and baffled his audience and had them always coming back for more. Rest In Peace Paul, you'll never be forgotten.

[@confusedmiked]

The fact that the props are examined by members of the public makes it much more impressive. A well done trick

[@James-kv6kb]

Houdini was also the one that started all the inspection thing

[@MintyDragonfly]

I had this recorded off the TV and I used to watch this episode often, I remember it so well!! This and the Hawaiian guy who makes fire with a coconut I think, two moments I have very strong memories of!!

[@Schnorbs]

I love watching these clips, and trying to guess what kind of costume Debbie is going to be wearing - and I am invariably completely wrong! I was expecting something circus-themed like the blokes at the back, but then she comes on in a tribute to the Green Goddess.

[@michaelblackmore3492]

Genius Rest in piece paul

[@LucaTurilli89]

At 6:31 it seems something is wrong with the shadows. They aren't seen on the floor under the cage yet we see them if they come from the front side but not on the backside :).

[@markfoley5595]

Incredible.

[@DadBodDrumming]

Debbie was an absolute doll

[@jmjmartin]

Great trick, and Debbie looks fabulous!

[@doritodaytona7287]

If u notice at 7:42 there's a triangle shape on top of the box there's definitely a trap door there's more time than you think as soon as he puts down the front curtain the left assistant goes to the back of the box at 7:50 he is helping with the trap door

[@pielord33321]

Yeah, that's pretty much what I thought. Plants make it less stressful for Paul and Debbie, but it's almost as easy to use audience members who don't really know where to look. The collapsible cage is why they needed the sheet metal box for Paul and Debbie to stand on.

[@James-kv6kb]

How dare you disrespect Paul by saying he uses stooges that is not correct he did it without any help from the audience

[@pielord33321]

@@James-kv6kb Y'know, this comment was from 9 years ago, but it's very clear I'm saying the audience participants don't understand the trick or know where to look, not that they're stooges. They don't need to be as there was no risk of them guessing the trick in the first place. Perhaps actually read things before getting angry about what you think they say.

[@James-kv6kb]

@@pielord33321 The important thing is we both love Paul Daniels and we both love magic 🎩 so sending a big abracadabra from the southern coast of Australia lol

[@BikeArea]

You know what's more magical than the actual trick? It's resuming a dialog after almost a decade of silence in this rabbit hole of a comment section. 😮😃😁😉

[@markjones5843]

Paul was one of my growing up heroes. Always entertaining and had the beautiful Debbie as his assistant. I always wish I'd have had the chance to meet him or even go to a live show but wasn't to be. A true entertainer of the highest quality. Loved all his TV shows and Debbie is still lush to this day

[@NYTOC]

Wow, at the very end when the guys are pulling the cover off and as Deb' goes ontop, you can quickly see Pauls' head fixing his left hand and his head moving to fix the right hand chain. I just wonder how they switched. lol

[@kittfan76]

The triangle shape you see is the shadow from the left and right side of the curtains. The triangle that you see is just the light that is able to come through. Im sure there is a trap door, but I don't think its on the top of the box

[@MgcMrMistoffelees]

This version of substitution trunk is so dam convincing.

[@sebastianfrog]

i wish there was more shows like this

[@James-kv6kb]

Sadly we've got people like Chris angel that use camera editing but you're right none of the pros of the business are around anymore

[@nigelwilliams9307]

Very clever man!

[@randomtrader1]

Yep, the pendragons did do a trick like this, .. same concept, completely different setup etc. great trick thou

[@petemk73]

It's all about the showmanship. The logistics haven't changed in years. False handcuffs, hidden compartments, concealed trapdoors and hinges. The most vital ingredient are 'volunteers' who are in on it. It's the only way illusions like this work. But even if they were honest volunteers, it's check the bars, not check the frame. Check the panels, but don't look for hidden hinges. Check the bag, while you're standing on the velcroed seam. Also, did anyone ask Debbie if she had a key on her?

[@1001magictricks]

theres multiple light sorces cating shadows in different directions, so all they did was turn off the back light, and turn on the front light, and thus the shadow vanishes. but if you mean that he is gone and the shadows still there, thats just due to the perspective, the box is blocking our view. lol

[@misaki_ueki]

Guess: trap door at the bottom of the cage as well as on the table. You can go "underneath" the table (w mirror to appear nothing is below), that's the easiest way without going "through" the barriers. While he's making all the barriers (tying the sack, putting the metal box), the girl could easily go below the table then at the back of the setup. When he pulled the curtains, they switched position. He hid on the setup and proceed going below the table then to the cage. The barriers that made it "impossible" to get out of gave them the time to do it. :) Fun trick though! :)

[@James-kv6kb]

Fantastic trick well you've just spoiled the trick it can't ever be done again if anybody reads your comment why do you want to destroy it for every magician that does something like this. Assuming you actually got the method of right which I am not going to confirm or denie

[@BobBX542]

I saw a couple do this one time, I believe it was the Pendragons, but I'm not 100% sure that's the right name, but anyway, they did basically all of this, and when they pulled the sheet, not only had they switched places, but their costumes were the same, but the colors had switched...except one time, when she apparently hadn't changed fast enough, or had a malfunction, and came out topless. It was hilarious, because she didn't realize right away.

[@rogeryou5399]

Awkward that he blanked him for the handshake at 0:40

[@JIMKUltra]

Well spotted, though Paul played it off like an absolute pro. RIP

[@nilly22]

WOW!!! Amazing!!!

[@WHoHoHW]

Anyone noticed that one of the assistants at the left disappeared @ 7:50, you can see his shadow at 7:53 he's not there anymore? :)

[@James-kv6kb]

Such a shame people can't just enjoy the illusion feel they have to work it out

[@donjarrard8635]

Yes.Bottom trap.Reason for black box.The s9ack was to give Paul more time to slip cuffs on.He was getting too old to do the fast version.

[@alkatrask2704]

Pal Paul was in league with the devil it seems. Black and white and blue Magicks from different occult traditions. Scarey stuff, god bless you Lord Paul Daniel

[@germagic2]

Nice nice old fashion magic trick

[@rimmersgirl81]

the guy checking the sack is that a young dale winton? if it isn't then the guy looks so very much like him!

[@ryanbrownnew]

notice they don't ask anyone to check the bottom of the cage - could be a gaping void for anybody knows haha

[@pielord33321]

Actually, that would be a tremendous aid to Debby escaping from the bottom of the table. It's a very common trick, though the camera angle didn't permit me to see whether there was indeed a mirror. However, it would be essential to Debby getting out from under the table without being seen.

[@StuckInTheWells]

@ajsmagic 3 years!

[@TheDavecroft]

I wonder if Paul got Debbie to wear those outfits at home....

[@mrlazli]

TheDavecroft I believe Debbie worn them at home all the time

[@PastorPeewee20]

This is why I prefer close up and street magic! That's to much to complicated sheesh

[@rainbowsalads]

even if there is a trap door , how Debbie got out so quick and Paul inside? ? ? ? ? ?

[@Hairlficksmodelphoto]

And that would help how?

[@jungleng]

What does the media say? (I'm from nz so i really don't know)

[@donniehodges97]

is he still around?

[@Hasd31]

I know this comment is a year old now, but sadly he just passed away this morning.

[@wraithmastr2]

someone is in the stairs

[@AbleBall]

WTF. How's that done then?

[@drswife21]

fuck hes good

[@1001magictricks]

i hope that was a joke. lol. otherwise, how would someone in the stairs help?

[@MaNoLoVbs]

lightning>?

[@elvisburgerking8675]

It's easy when you know the secret reveal below debbie is a real witch ! look it up, born on 31st October......................Halloween !

[@jonathondio1234]

Lets see Criss Angel do that trick

[@martinlimon3589]

Debbie Chipmunk McGee

[@ufionwa]

only God knows

[@yassinehajmbarek1018]

اعجبني

[@TheIZIKBG]

WITCHCRAFT

[@yassinehajmbarek1018]

كثيرا👼👧👪👶😾