TV magician Paul Daniels will reveal the secrets of his mystical act to his very own class of sorcerer’s apprentices at his Wargrave home.

The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant will welcome students into his home, which he shares with wife and former assistant Debbie McGee, where he will reveal the tricks of his trade.

The 74-year-old said: “For a very long time I have been asked questions on Facebook and Twitter, by email and at big events like this convention in 70 countries I have just been on.

“I thought I would run this for a small group of 10 people.

“I seem to have gathered all this knowledge and I thought it would be nice to pass that along.”

The entertainer feared his career would suffer when he chopped off two fingers while using a circular saw at his home in January.

His index finger was reattached by surgeons, but the top of a third digit could not be saved.

Having recovered from the trauma, Mr Daniels, whose Paul Daniels Magic Show ran on BBC from 1979 to 1994, has launched the new money-making scheme.

Budding magicians can demonstrate their act to Mr Daniels, who will critique them and offer pointers.

He will also answer questions about his own magic skills and reveal how he performs baffling stage tricks.

Mr Daniels said: “I will offer honest feedback to people.

“I wouldn’t be like Simon Cowell, but I always think there is a right way to do criticism.

“They will get trade secrets.”

Two of the eight Magic Days classes, costing £120 each, have already sold out.

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