“Debbie was a massive part of Paul’s show”
Paul Daniels brought a cheeky new style to TV magic in the 1970s. He also gave rightful prominence to his wife and assistant, whom he always introduced as “the lovely Debbie McGee.”
“Debbie was a massive part of Paul’s show,” Van Buren says, “because quite often it’s the person in the box who’s putting their life on the line and doing all the hard graft.
“I think Debbie’s a reason why so many women are coming into magic today.”