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The Secret Cabaret

2 seasons
12 episodes
Ended

Plot Summary

The Secret Cabaret was a magic-based television programme that ran for two series, of six episodes each, on Channel 4 in the UK during the early 1990s. It was conceived and fronted by British magician Simon Drake and was praised for giving a new and shocking twist to the presentation of illusions. In addition to various magicians the show featured sideshow acts and presentations by experts on fraud and confidence tricks, all interspersed with vintage archive footage of freak shows and daredevil stunts. It was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award.

First Aired:January 9, 1990
Last Aired:February 19, 1992
Episode Runtime:30m
Networks:
Channel 4

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (2)

Season 1

Season 1

6 episodes

Aired: 1990

Season 2

Season 2

6 episodes

Aired: 1992

Production

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