The Magician — Season 1, Episode 1: The Manhunters

Episode synopsis

Someone attempts to take the life of writer Max Pomeroy, Tony Blake's friend. Upon investigation, Tony discovers an illegal gambling operation that Max is about to testify against before a grand jury. Tony gains the friendship of a disgruntled casino operative named Diane Thompson, and uses it to penetrate the casino's veil of secrecy. Using his card and dice handling skills, Tony is able to clean up on the house, but he soon finds his own life is in danger. His investigation culminates in a wild ride on the top of a hijacked ambulance.

About The Magician

The Magician is an American television series that ran during the 1973–1974 season. It starred Bill Bixby as stage illusionist Anthony "Tony" Blake, a playboy philanthropist who used his skills to solve difficult crimes as needed. In the series pilot, the character was instead named Anthony Dorian. The name change was due to a conflict with the name of a real life stage magician.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Vanishing Lady
• E3Illusion in Terror
• E4Lightning on A Dry Day
• E5Ovation for Murder
• E6Man on Fire
• E7Lady in A Trap
• E8The Man who Lost Himself
• E9Nightmare in Steel
• E10Shattered Image
• E11The Illusion of the Curious Counterfeit (1)
• E12The Illusion of the Curious Counterfeit (2)
• E13The Illusion of the Stainless Steel Lady