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Numb3rs Featuring Penn Jillette
Air date/Time :: Friday, November 7th, 10pm ET/PT, CBS
Synopsis :: The Numb3rs team investigates the disappearance of the magician Talma (Vander Pluym), after she mysteriously vanishes during an illusion. The performance sequences were shot at the Tower Theater in Los Angeles, while the “office” segments were done at John Gaughan’s shop and display room. Jillian Gotlib was the magic consultant. Penn Jillette appears as himself.
Brothers and Sisters
Air Date/Time :: Sunday, November 9th, 10pm ET/PT, ABC
The “Do You Believe in Magic?” sub-plot revolves around an amateur magician who steps in and saves the day when the headliner at the world-famous Magic Manor calls in sick, threatening to ruin a special party. Consultant Tony Clark worked with actors Will McCormack and Sarah Jane Morris on the magic.
Pushing Daisies
Air Date/Time :: Wednesday, November 19th, 8pm ET/PT, ABC
Synopsis :: The ABC “dramedy” about a pie-maker with the ability to bring the dead back to life will air a magic-themed episode featuring Fred Willard as the Great Herrmann and Kerri Kenny as his assistant, Alexandria. Herrmann becomes the subject of attention when several of the main characters become witness to a trick gone horribly wrong. Much of the action in “Oh Oh Oh… It’s Magic” takes place at a famous magicians’ club, the Conjurer’s Castle.
World Magic Awards
Air Date/Time :: Wednesday, November 26th, 8pm ET/PT, myNetworkTV
Synopsis :: The 2008 World Magic Awards, originally slated to air in December, will hit the airwaves on Thanksgiving Eve, the same night on which World’s Greatest Magic specials enjoyed success during the late 1990s. Gay Blackstone coordinated the production, which was taped on October 11th and is hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
Thanks to the Magic e-update for the summaries. |
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