- On New Year's Day 2012 he accidentally cut off his left index finger and the tip of his ring finger as he was using a circular saw to build a prop for his stage show. Since he was the only person in the house (his wife was at a radio interview) he drove himself to hospital where the index finger was successfully reattached.
- Bought Roger Moore's house in the UK after the Moore family moved to Geneva.
- In 2011 he sold one of his wigs on the auction website eBay for charity for £1,100, explaining that it was a chance to own a toupee that had "decorated the head of one of the greatest sex symbols of all time".
- Magician
- When Paul Daniels made a guest appearance on "Have I got News for You", Paul Merton asked Daniels if he'd "ever considered using [his] powers for evil".
- Has 3 sons from a previous marriage: Paul Jr., Martin and Gary. Martin Daniels is also a professional magician.
- During his national service, he was posted to Hong Kong, where he continued to hone his skills as a magician by giving impromptu performances to fellow soldiers.
- He became interested in magic when he read a book entitled "How to Entertain at Parties". He practiced tricks for his family and friends, and began performing in local youth clubs.
- Is a long term supporter of The Variety Club.
- Member of the Grand Order of Water Rats and The Magic Circle.
- Had a brother born 23rd December.
- Father was in the navy during the war.
- Educated at Sir William Turner Grammar School 1949 - 1954.
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