Thursday 24 November 2022 09:32 PM Wig of legendary TV magician Paul Daniels sells for a whopping £2,100 at auction trends now
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A wig once worn by legendary TV magician Paul Daniels sold at auction yesterday for £2,100 - seven times the estimated sale price.
The hairpiece had a pre-sale estimate of just £300 but there was a fierce bidding war to get the locks.
According to his widow, Debbie McGee, Daniels started wearing wigs at 30 before he even went bald so audiences would not notice his gradual hair loss.
Debbie, 64, said: 'Magic collectors love anything and everything belonging to famous magicians.
A toupee worn by TV magician Paul Daniels sold at auction yesterday for £2,100 - seven times the estimated sale price. Pictured: Debbie McGee with the toupee
According to his widow, Debbie McGee, Daniels started wearing wigs at 30 before he even went bald so audiences would not notice his gradual hair loss
'It seemed sad to just throw it away. Whoever purchases it is guaranteed to have a great talking point at any gathering.'
The hairpiece was part of her late husband's lifetime collection of magic memorabilia, being sold at Special Auction Services in Newbury, Berkshire.
Although the wig had a pre-sale estimate of £300,
