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Blacke's Magic

TV·1986–1986·1 season, 13 episodes·NBC·Crime, Drama·Created by Richard Levinson

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Magician Alexander Blacke, with some help from his con-man father Leonard, solves mysteries that get in the way of his performances.

Cast

Hal LindenHal LindenAlexander BlackeHarry MorganHarry MorganLeonard Blacke

Episodes by season

Season0113Episodes1986Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Breathing RoomJanuary 5, 1986—When an old friend of Alex' is murdered, he and his father investigate.
  2. S01E02Ten Tons Of TroubleJanuary 8, 1986—
  3. S01E03Knave Of Diamonds, Ace Of HeartsJanuary 15, 1986—
  4. S01E04Revenge of the EsperanzaJanuary 22, 1986—
  5. S01E05Death Goes to the MoviesJanuary 29, 1986—
  6. S01E06Vanishing ActFebruary 12, 1986—Stuck in a small town, Alexander and Leonard get caught up in the mystery of lights in the night sky which may be more than anybody suspects
  7. S01E07Prisoner of ParadiseFebruary 19, 1986—Alex has been asked by the Justice Department to help them with the extradition of Victor Kroeger, a man who pulled a scam that netted him 1
  8. S01E08Address UnknownFebruary 26, 1986—
  9. S01E09Forced LandingMarch 5, 1986—
  10. S01E10Last Flight From MoscowMarch 12, 1986—
  11. S01E11A Friendly Game of ShowdownMarch 19, 1986—
  12. S01E12It's a Jungle Out ThereApril 2, 1986—
  13. S01E13Wax PoeticMay 7, 1986—

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