-DAVID Blaine's latest stunt and the recent televised Russian roulette makes me wonder when magic became a contest to see who could kill themselves first. It's time to bring back Paul Daniels' family- oriented style of magic. At least he could entertain us without blood, guts or nightmares. Do we want kids producing coins from ears or cutting them off with knives?

Mr P Allely, Belfast

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