Wizbit facts for kids

Wizbit was a fun children's TV show from the 1980s. It was made by the BBC in the United Kingdom. The show was about an alien magician named Wizbit.

The main stars were famous magician Paul Daniels and his assistant Debbie McGee. They helped bring the magical world of Wizbit to life.

The story takes place in a special town called Puzzleopolis. This town is full of walking, talking sponge-balls, dice, magic wands, playing cards, and rabbits! Wizbit's big mission is to learn all about our planet, Earth. He has one year and one day to do it!

The show was also educational. Wizbit often had to solve tricky puzzles. These puzzles were shown to the audience at home. The answers were usually revealed at the end of each episode. Wizbit's special magic word was "Ostagazuzulum." He came from a planet called WOW, which stands for "World of Wizards."

Barry Murray, a music producer, created the show with help from Paul Daniels. The catchy theme song is based on an old song called "Ha-Ha This A Way." Paul Daniels himself sang the theme song.

Wizbit was shown in other countries too. People in Singapore, Ireland, and Malaysia watched it. It was also available to British forces in Germany and Cyprus.

Meet the Characters

The world of Wizbit is full of unique and interesting characters. Each one helps Wizbit on his journey to learn about Earth and solve puzzles.

Wizbit

• Wizbit is a large, yellow, cone-shaped wizard's hat.
• He is the main character and an alien magician.
• Paul Daniels provided Wizbit's voice.

Wooly and Wilbur

• Wooly is a very tall white rabbit, about 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.
• He is Wizbit's best friend and helps him on his adventures.
• Paul Daniels also voiced Wooly.
• Wilbur is Wooly's younger brother.

Villains and Their Helpers

• Professor Doom is the main bad guy.
• He is a smart but evil genius with a mustache.
• Professor Doom lives in a castle that sits on a giant stone fist in the sky.
• Rob Inglis played Professor Doom.
• Jinx is Professor Doom's cat.
• Badbit is an evil version of Wizbit. Professor Doom created him.
• Troll is a mean purple-haired hag.

Other Fun Characters

• Squidgy Bog is a purple swamp monster. Martin Daniels voiced him.
• The Gatekeeper is a woman who guards the gates of Puzzleopolis.
• She only lets people in if they can solve her riddles. Vicky Licorish played her.
• Madame Martinka is a fortune teller. She owns the magic shop in Puzzleopolis.
• Grocer Green is a greengrocer with green hair.
• Pierre Oe is a mime artist.
• Spoof & Bluff are two other characters.
• Paul Daniels also appeared as himself in the show. He owned the theatre in Puzzleopolis.
• Many townsfolk in Puzzleopolis are shaped like magician's props. These include spongeballs, dice, and wands.