his lungs are still doing the smoke part, just without bubbles.

1982 Paul Daniels Magic Show Clip Resurfaces With On-Air Smoking

A 1982 clip from The Paul Daniels Magic Show resurfaced on social media in October 2026, showing American entertainer Tom Noddy performing his pioneering bubble magic while smoking on air. Viewers shared childhood memories of the routine, many joking that the act would never be broadcast today. Commenters noted the smoking ban, compared Noddy to a Fast Show character, and joked that modern kids would recreate the trick with vapes.

Source: 1982 Paul Daniels Magic Show Clip Resurfaces With On-Air Smoking — The Poke

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