The BEST episodes of The Magicians season 1

Every episode of The Magicians season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Magicians season 1!

Comedian Lenny Henry presents a magic contest in which sleight-of-hand artist Chris Korn, master illusionist Luis de Matos, and conjurers Barry and Stuart pair up with celebrities and battle in front of a studio audience to prove who is the best act

Last Updated: 4/25/2024Network: BBC OneStatus: Ended
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8.02
102 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2011

Directors: Julian Smith
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7.73
141 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2011

Lenny Henry hosts as three of the world's greatest magic acts team up with three celebrities to bring us jaw-dropping illusions and classic tricks with a contemporary twist. Illusionist of the decade Luis de Matos is partnered by N'Dubz; winners of Best Comedy Magic Act at the World Comedy Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart team up with Martin Kemp; and the king of close up magic, Chris Korn, is joined by Rolf Harris. They all perform three magic acts in a bid to impress the studio audience and avoid the fearsome forfeit - who will be tackling the extreme feat of mind over matter this week?

Directors: Julian Smith
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7.72
172 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2011

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?

Directors: Julian Smith
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7.70
324 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2011

Incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and classic tricks with contemporary twists, performed by some of the world's best magicians. Performers include illusionist of the decade, Luis De Matos; winners of Best Comedy Illusionists at the World Magic Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart; and the King of Close-Up Magic, Chris Korn. Each week they will be joined by three different celebrities, and together they will compete to win the studio audience vote and escape the dreaded forfeit trick - an extreme feat of courage, mind over matter and a test of trust. In this episode, the magicians are joined by Ashley Banjo, Bruno Tonioli and Sian Williams.

Directors: Julian Smith
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7.63
188 votes

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2011

Prepare to be dazzled, as Lenny Henry presents three of the world's best magic acts as they are teamed up with three celebrities for awe-inspiring illusions and magic tricks with contemporary twists. Illusionist of the decade Luis de Matos is joined by Chris Tarrant; winners of the Best Comedy Illusionist award at the World Magic Awards, the dark and twisted Barry and Stuart, team up with Stephen K Amos; and the king of close-up magic, Chris Korn, is partnered by Samantha Womack. They all perform three magic acts in a bid to impress the studio audience and avoid the fear-inducing forfeit trick. Who will take on the extreme feat of mind-over-matter?

Directors: Julian Smith
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV