BGT judges speechless as magician reveals family secret

Judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, KSI and Amanda Holden were treated to performances from Ren DMC and Christy Coysh at the beginning of the programme.

But later on, it was act James Phelan, known for his tour The Man Who Knows Magic, who wowed the auditorium after revealing he was related to a British legend in the entertainment industry.

As magician James took to the stage, he told the judges and audience he was in fact the nephew of none other than the late Paul Daniels (Debbie McGee’s husband) who hosted his own magic show on the BBC from 1979 to 1994.

For part of his performance, James made one of Amanda’s dazzling silver rings disappear (and reappear) before swallowing a handful of needles and pulling them out his mouth on a thread.

Taking to X, this fan wrote: “James the Magician was fantastic ! I’m sure his uncle Paul is looking down with the biggest smile on his face !”

Another posted: “That was quite impressive from James.”

This person commented: “That was quite a neat set of tricks”.

However some were not too impressed, as one said: “This magic act is too long winded. And its an old trick.”

Someone else shared: “I feel there has been an overload of magicians this series.”

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Who is performing on BGT episode 7 tonight?

From a man singing about scotch eggs to a 12-year-old dancing sensation, here are all the acts who performed on tonight’s BGT show:

• Glantaff Boys
• World Wings
• Rebecca Ryan
• Tracy Graham
• Simon Ratzker
• James Phelan
• Darren Tait
• Joan Thomas
• Juan Carlos
• Ren DMC
• Christy Coysh

BGT continues on Saturday, April 18 at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.