The Secret Cabaret
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.
Cast: Simon Drake
6 episodes
- 1. Show 1Show 1 (first broadcast 9 January 1990) - guests included contortionist Rocky Rendall, ghost hunter Tony Ehlert and knife jugglers Carletti & Belle.CC30minJan 9, 1990
- 2. Show 2Show 2 (first broadcast 16 January 1990) - guests included Mike Comerford, Mark Raffles and Fluke.CC30minJan 16, 1990
- 3. Show 3Show 3 (first broadcast 23 January 1990) - guests included Les Hilton, Jeanin Lionet, Tony Andruzzi, Stromboli and John Gaughan.CC30minJan 23, 1990
- 4. Show 4Show 4 (first broadcast 30 January 1990) - guests included Bartschelly, Jenny Randles and John GaughanCC30minJan 30, 1990
- 5. Show 5Show 5 (first broadcast 6 February 1990) - guests included trapeze artist Sue Brent, Charlie Marsden & Lloyd Williams, vaudevillian Jay Marshall, escapologist Alan Alan and vampire hunter Sean Manchester.CC30minFeb 6, 1990
- 6. Show 6Show 6 (first broadcast 13 February 1990) - guests included Watt the Man, Normando Rojas, Tony Andruzzi and Rocky Rendall.CC30minFeb 13, 1990
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The Secret Cabaret
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jim Steinmeyer
- Cast
- Simon Drake
- Studio
- Open Media
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
