1 00:00:15,996 --> 00:00:17,964 So much for a nice Sunday fly. 2 00:00:19,566 --> 00:00:20,624 No way. 3 00:00:20,701 --> 00:00:22,134 - You'll never win! - I will win... 4 00:00:22,202 --> 00:00:25,069 - and I'll beat you down these stairs. - You know I'll beat you. 5 00:00:25,138 --> 00:00:26,867 - No way. - You know I'll beat you. 6 00:00:26,940 --> 00:00:28,430 No, you won't! 7 00:00:31,011 --> 00:00:34,037 Hey, get back here. 8 00:00:35,215 --> 00:00:38,582 - I'm faster than a speeding bullet. - No way. 9 00:00:38,652 --> 00:00:41,746 Okay, but I'm faster than you and stronger, too. 10 00:00:41,822 --> 00:00:43,187 No way! 11 00:00:46,259 --> 00:00:47,521 Got you. 12 00:00:53,567 --> 00:00:56,127 - What is it? - How am I supposed to know? 13 00:00:57,003 --> 00:00:58,595 I didn't put it there. 14 00:01:05,579 --> 00:01:08,844 - Maybe your dad sent it from his trip. - Yeah. Cool. 15 00:01:12,119 --> 00:01:14,246 Are you gonna get in, or are you scared? 16 00:01:14,321 --> 00:01:16,516 - Aren't you? - No way. 17 00:01:21,128 --> 00:01:22,220 Nothing's happening. 18 00:01:22,295 --> 00:01:25,025 - Maybe you have to close the lid. - Okay. 19 00:01:29,002 --> 00:01:31,095 So what does it feel like? 20 00:01:31,638 --> 00:01:33,037 Hey, Nick. 21 00:02:50,283 --> 00:02:52,911 - Chief, I got a good one. - Come on, Jimmy. 22 00:02:52,986 --> 00:02:55,921 I told you I'd give you an assignment when the time was right. 23 00:02:55,989 --> 00:02:58,480 The Queen of England in the middle of a state dinner... 24 00:02:58,558 --> 00:02:59,718 walks out into the garden... 25 00:02:59,793 --> 00:03:03,354 and she starts dancing in a fountain with one of her beefeaters. 26 00:03:03,430 --> 00:03:05,921 My angle, "A Royal Cry For Help. " 27 00:03:05,999 --> 00:03:08,934 Jimmy, this is a newspaper, not a checkout rag. 28 00:03:09,002 --> 00:03:12,369 The Queen's peccadilloes after a few too many sherries... 29 00:03:12,439 --> 00:03:14,999 is not my idea of a good one. 30 00:03:15,709 --> 00:03:17,040 - Now... - Yes, sir. 31 00:03:17,110 --> 00:03:20,876 ...how's the real news coming? - Still no leads on those kidnappings. 32 00:03:20,947 --> 00:03:23,939 Seven wealthy children have been taken in the last three months. 33 00:03:24,017 --> 00:03:26,577 All were returned safely after huge ransoms were paid... 34 00:03:26,653 --> 00:03:28,883 but the kids don't remember what happened to them. 35 00:03:28,955 --> 00:03:32,186 We tried to interview the parents, but they're very high-profile. 36 00:03:32,259 --> 00:03:34,386 CEOs, rock stars, politicians... 37 00:03:34,461 --> 00:03:37,259 Nobody wants publicity because their children are involved. 38 00:03:37,330 --> 00:03:39,730 Well, I can sure understand that... 39 00:03:39,799 --> 00:03:43,200 but how many more times can we say there's no new information? 40 00:03:45,005 --> 00:03:48,907 - Sorry I'm late. - Yeah. Halloween was a few months ago. 41 00:03:50,544 --> 00:03:54,071 What's this? Somebody kick the bucket, or what? 42 00:03:54,414 --> 00:03:58,373 Can't a girl get dressed up without sending out a press release? 43 00:03:58,552 --> 00:04:01,851 - I think you look very nice. - Thank you, Clark. 44 00:04:02,122 --> 00:04:05,148 Kind of like a librarian fantasy I had once. 45 00:04:05,992 --> 00:04:07,186 All right, who is he? 46 00:04:07,260 --> 00:04:10,354 You don't do anything this drastic unless there's a man involved. 47 00:04:10,430 --> 00:04:11,522 As a matter of fact... 48 00:04:11,598 --> 00:04:16,058 I happen to be having lunch this afternoon with Arthur Chow. 49 00:04:17,404 --> 00:04:21,465 - He's even richer than Lex Luthor, isn't he? - Second richest man in the world. 50 00:04:21,541 --> 00:04:23,168 Not as handsome as Lex. 51 00:04:23,443 --> 00:04:25,741 He and I are on the same charity committee... 52 00:04:25,812 --> 00:04:28,610 and we're going to be going over some last-minute details... 53 00:04:28,682 --> 00:04:32,846 for tonight's Magic of the Night Ball, which I hope you're all planning to attend. 54 00:04:32,919 --> 00:04:37,549 Arthur Chow. Isn't he a little bit conservative for you? 55 00:04:38,658 --> 00:04:40,626 He and I have a lot in common. 56 00:04:40,694 --> 00:04:44,391 You mean those little green pieces of paper with dead presidents on them. 57 00:04:44,598 --> 00:04:46,862 - Exactly. - Now wait a minute. 58 00:04:46,933 --> 00:04:50,460 You mean to say, you're going to bamboozle this guy into thinking... 59 00:04:50,537 --> 00:04:53,438 - you're a straight arrow? - That's my plan. 60 00:04:55,842 --> 00:04:57,400 Heaven help him. 61 00:05:10,223 --> 00:05:12,453 All right, now, who's up next? 62 00:05:14,594 --> 00:05:15,959 Excuse me, Chief. 63 00:05:22,902 --> 00:05:24,460 Can I help you? 64 00:05:24,537 --> 00:05:26,232 - Clark Kent? - Yes. 65 00:05:27,007 --> 00:05:29,976 My name is Rose Collins. I need you to write a story. 66 00:05:31,244 --> 00:05:32,871 Is something wrong? 67 00:05:33,013 --> 00:05:36,710 It's my son Nicky. There's been a terrible mistake. 68 00:05:37,083 --> 00:05:39,847 - What kind of mistake? - This is Lois Lane, my partner. 69 00:05:41,721 --> 00:05:44,485 You've both been writing about the kidnappings, haven't you? 70 00:05:44,557 --> 00:05:47,720 Actually, I've been doing most of the... Yes, we have. 71 00:05:48,294 --> 00:05:51,092 Has your son been kidnapped, Mrs. Collins? 72 00:05:52,532 --> 00:05:54,932 Shouldn't you be talking to the police? 73 00:05:55,001 --> 00:05:58,266 I'm not supposed to tell them. Otherwise Nicky will be... 74 00:05:58,638 --> 00:06:00,003 It's okay. 75 00:06:01,641 --> 00:06:03,268 Here. 76 00:06:03,343 --> 00:06:05,072 How can we help you? 77 00:06:07,447 --> 00:06:09,938 I work for Mr. And Mrs. Mark Moskal. 78 00:06:10,016 --> 00:06:12,450 - Mark Moskal, the developer? - Yes. 79 00:06:12,852 --> 00:06:16,117 He's practically built every other building in Metropolis. 80 00:06:16,189 --> 00:06:19,716 I take care of the house. Nicky and I live on the estate. 81 00:06:20,293 --> 00:06:24,753 He and their son, Chris, are both eight, and they always play together, and... 82 00:06:25,598 --> 00:06:28,567 And the kidnapper took the wrong kid. 83 00:06:31,204 --> 00:06:34,696 The note asks for $5 million by tomorrow night. 84 00:06:36,176 --> 00:06:39,304 The Moskals are en route from their safari. 85 00:06:39,379 --> 00:06:42,075 But all that money. How can I ask them? 86 00:06:42,849 --> 00:06:46,945 Could you write something? Tell the kidnapper he's made a mistake. 87 00:06:48,455 --> 00:06:50,218 Please, help me. 88 00:06:58,665 --> 00:07:02,066 So, this is the other half I've heard so much about. 89 00:07:03,269 --> 00:07:05,999 Bet this thing could pay my rent for three months. 90 00:07:06,072 --> 00:07:10,133 More like a small home in the suburbs. This is a Remington bronze. 91 00:07:11,211 --> 00:07:13,111 Hey, you must be Chris. 92 00:07:13,346 --> 00:07:16,474 It's okay. They're going to help us find Nicky. 93 00:07:17,283 --> 00:07:19,717 My Daddy's coming home soon. He'll take care of it. 94 00:07:19,786 --> 00:07:24,553 I'm sure he would, but until he gets back, we're gonna see what we can do, okay? 95 00:07:26,693 --> 00:07:29,719 "I have your son. If you want to see him alive again... 96 00:07:29,829 --> 00:07:33,822 "bring $5 million to Hobbs' River Carnival at midnight tomorrow. 97 00:07:33,933 --> 00:07:37,130 "Come alone. No authorities, or the boy will be... " 98 00:07:40,774 --> 00:07:43,242 So you were with Nicky when this happened? 99 00:07:44,310 --> 00:07:46,005 Tell us what you saw. 100 00:07:47,781 --> 00:07:49,271 A magic box... 101 00:07:50,083 --> 00:07:53,644 with stars and a moon painted on it. 102 00:07:53,920 --> 00:07:56,946 - Do you remember anything else? - It was shiny. 103 00:07:59,425 --> 00:08:03,885 Look, Nick got in and then he disappeared. 104 00:08:05,532 --> 00:08:06,692 That's all. 105 00:08:06,933 --> 00:08:09,265 He may be blocking out something traumatic. 106 00:08:09,335 --> 00:08:10,768 What's going on here? 107 00:08:10,837 --> 00:08:13,465 - Mom! Dad! - Christopher! 108 00:08:17,744 --> 00:08:20,144 - Rose, are you all right? - Yes. 109 00:08:20,380 --> 00:08:23,213 Mary Frances and I were worried about you. 110 00:08:23,483 --> 00:08:25,951 - Who are you? - We're from the Daily Planet. 111 00:08:26,019 --> 00:08:29,352 - Rose asked us to come by and... - The note said no authorities. 112 00:08:29,422 --> 00:08:32,516 - We haven't told the police. - Although I think we should. 113 00:08:32,592 --> 00:08:35,254 - They could only help. - No. Absolutely not. 114 00:08:35,328 --> 00:08:36,989 Please. You promised. 115 00:08:37,831 --> 00:08:40,698 I intend to pay the ransom in full, and get the boy back. 116 00:08:40,767 --> 00:08:43,600 And if the two of you do anything to jeopardize his safety... 117 00:08:43,670 --> 00:08:46,867 Believe us, Mr. Moskal, we want to see Nick back safe and sound. 118 00:08:46,940 --> 00:08:50,808 We also want to make sure this doesn't happen to children all over Metropolis. 119 00:08:50,877 --> 00:08:52,845 That's not my problem right now. 120 00:08:52,912 --> 00:08:55,176 I think we could use some time alone. 121 00:08:55,281 --> 00:08:59,377 We'll take care of Rose and Nick. Thank you very much for your concern. 122 00:09:14,701 --> 00:09:16,965 Yes, I understand. Thank you. 123 00:09:19,272 --> 00:09:21,365 - Anything? - Stymied. 124 00:09:21,441 --> 00:09:23,841 I hate that word. I hate that feeling. 125 00:09:24,143 --> 00:09:26,771 The police won't discuss any of the other kidnappings. 126 00:09:26,846 --> 00:09:29,576 The other victims' parents want to help, but not on record. 127 00:09:29,649 --> 00:09:31,742 It's like knowing the answer's behind a door... 128 00:09:31,818 --> 00:09:33,285 and not being able to unlock it. 129 00:09:33,353 --> 00:09:36,117 - Being out of the loop. - Drives me crazy. 130 00:09:36,823 --> 00:09:39,553 I think this calls for a little magic. 131 00:09:42,061 --> 00:09:43,050 Voilà. 132 00:09:44,597 --> 00:09:47,430 - I'm not going to Cat's party. - It's for charity. 133 00:09:47,500 --> 00:09:51,800 - Besides, it could be our only lead. - We haven't got a lead. 134 00:09:52,171 --> 00:09:55,607 Sure we do. Don't you remember what Chris Moskal said? 135 00:09:55,942 --> 00:09:59,469 He saw a magic box. So maybe there's a magician involved. 136 00:09:59,545 --> 00:10:02,571 That is not a lead. That's a desperate cry for help. 137 00:10:05,018 --> 00:10:08,647 - Don't you want to help Rose? - Of course, but... 138 00:10:09,489 --> 00:10:10,751 But what? 139 00:10:13,192 --> 00:10:17,060 - I hate magic, that's what. - How can you hate magic? 140 00:10:19,198 --> 00:10:22,463 - This is way beyond the call of duty. - Abracadabra. 141 00:10:23,436 --> 00:10:25,370 Princess Di have a garage sale? 142 00:10:25,438 --> 00:10:29,704 Arthur sent a limo for me. He's introducing me to his mother tonight. 143 00:10:30,243 --> 00:10:33,508 Perry and Jimmy are already inside. Enjoy. 144 00:10:36,716 --> 00:10:39,446 - You ready? - Do I have a choice? 145 00:10:43,222 --> 00:10:47,318 - This is bunk. Let's go back to the séance. - No, come on, wait. This is interesting. 146 00:10:47,393 --> 00:10:51,261 Still relaxed, still listening to the sound of my voice. 147 00:10:51,464 --> 00:10:53,557 Now, raise your right hand. 148 00:10:53,933 --> 00:10:55,833 Higher. Good. 149 00:10:55,902 --> 00:10:58,928 Whenever you hear me say the words, "thank you"... 150 00:10:59,005 --> 00:11:01,633 you'll lift your right hand just as you did. 151 00:11:01,708 --> 00:11:05,075 When I count down slow and snap my fingers... 152 00:11:05,378 --> 00:11:07,471 you'll awake refreshed. 153 00:11:07,547 --> 00:11:10,573 Five, four, three, two, one. 154 00:11:11,951 --> 00:11:15,853 Let's have a nice round of applause for this lovely young lady. 155 00:11:15,922 --> 00:11:17,253 Thank you. 156 00:11:19,659 --> 00:11:23,026 - See? It works. - Come on, Jimmy. Don't be so naive. 157 00:11:23,096 --> 00:11:25,326 The woman is an obvious plant. 158 00:11:25,398 --> 00:11:27,389 A skeptic, ladies and gentlemen. 159 00:11:27,467 --> 00:11:30,630 Perhaps you'll do us the favor of being our next subject. 160 00:11:31,004 --> 00:11:32,028 No. 161 00:11:32,105 --> 00:11:34,232 - Go on, Chief, get up there. - No. 162 00:11:34,307 --> 00:11:35,740 Prove them wrong. Go on. 163 00:11:35,808 --> 00:11:40,211 All right. I'm warning you, don't be disappointed if nothing happens. 164 00:11:40,279 --> 00:11:44,648 I'm a very strong-willed individual. 165 00:11:48,254 --> 00:11:49,744 See the watch? 166 00:11:50,857 --> 00:11:52,415 Only the watch. 167 00:11:53,426 --> 00:11:54,916 Hear my voice. 168 00:11:57,697 --> 00:11:59,324 Only my voice. 169 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:04,401 Breathe in and out. 170 00:12:06,906 --> 00:12:08,134 Relax. 171 00:12:09,876 --> 00:12:11,776 When I count to five... 172 00:12:13,179 --> 00:12:14,874 you may close your eyes. 173 00:12:15,648 --> 00:12:19,744 One, two, three, four, five. 174 00:12:19,819 --> 00:12:22,788 Excellent. The subject is ready. 175 00:12:22,922 --> 00:12:26,551 Now, all I need is a posthypnotic suggestion. 176 00:12:26,859 --> 00:12:29,919 - Anybody? - Yeah. I got one. 177 00:12:31,431 --> 00:12:34,059 Now it's time for a card trick. 178 00:12:34,133 --> 00:12:37,034 You want to move in a little bit closer so you can see well. 179 00:12:37,103 --> 00:12:39,663 Look, it's Darin Romick, the greatest illusionist alive. 180 00:12:39,739 --> 00:12:42,173 - Now, how do you know that? - It says so right here. 181 00:12:42,241 --> 00:12:46,302 I'm not buying it. "lllusion," Clark, as in "trick," as in "phony. " 182 00:12:46,379 --> 00:12:50,577 He made the Eiffel Tower disappear, Lois. That does require some kind of talent. 183 00:12:50,650 --> 00:12:54,177 Big deal. Mirrors, wires, trap doors. They all have their little secrets. 184 00:12:54,253 --> 00:12:56,346 - Now I get it. - Get what? 185 00:12:56,422 --> 00:12:58,913 - Why you don't like magic. - Do tell. 186 00:12:58,991 --> 00:13:02,620 It drives you crazy not to be in on the secret. Thank you. 187 00:13:02,695 --> 00:13:05,186 You always have to know everything about everything. 188 00:13:05,264 --> 00:13:09,928 That's not true. I like being surprised. As long as I know about it in advance. 189 00:13:10,002 --> 00:13:13,403 - Classic control-freak behavior. - Well, thank you, Dr. Freud. 190 00:13:13,473 --> 00:13:16,203 Full disclosure, no stone left unturned. 191 00:13:16,375 --> 00:13:19,071 I guess that's what makes you a great reporter. 192 00:13:19,145 --> 00:13:20,544 You guess? 193 00:13:21,981 --> 00:13:25,849 Life doesn't always have to go exactly according to plan, Lois. 194 00:13:25,918 --> 00:13:30,184 - That would be boring. - Are you saying my life is boring? 195 00:13:31,724 --> 00:13:35,820 I'm saying it could use a little mystery every once in a while, that's all. 196 00:13:36,796 --> 00:13:41,233 And is that your card right there? 197 00:13:43,669 --> 00:13:46,035 Thank you. Now, for my last illusion... 198 00:13:46,105 --> 00:13:50,508 I will call once again for assistance from the lovely Constance. 199 00:13:50,743 --> 00:13:52,108 Give it up! 200 00:13:53,980 --> 00:13:56,642 I also need a little bit of help from you all. 201 00:13:56,716 --> 00:13:59,446 I want you to just feel free to call out as we go along. 202 00:13:59,519 --> 00:14:03,421 - Just name an object in this room. - Program. 203 00:14:03,489 --> 00:14:06,390 I heard "table. " How about that one? Will that one do? 204 00:14:06,459 --> 00:14:08,927 Grab your drinks, dear. Hold this, would you, skipper? 205 00:14:08,995 --> 00:14:12,931 Constance, can you help the lovely couple up here on stage? 206 00:14:12,999 --> 00:14:17,129 I'd like you to name a den animal. Den animal, anybody? 207 00:14:17,537 --> 00:14:19,664 - Rat. - I heard "rat"... 208 00:14:19,739 --> 00:14:23,300 and we are lucky because there is a rat in the house. 209 00:14:23,376 --> 00:14:26,504 Would everybody please check under their tables? 210 00:14:26,579 --> 00:14:29,776 I got a beat on it. Here we go! We got it right here. 211 00:14:29,849 --> 00:14:32,750 - No. This is mink, right? - Yes, it is. 212 00:14:32,852 --> 00:14:36,379 That's close enough to rat for me. It's a beautiful thing. 213 00:14:37,757 --> 00:14:40,089 - Is this real fur? - Yes, it is. 214 00:14:40,159 --> 00:14:44,892 I've heard some people frown on that. They'll splatter paint, and stuff like that. 215 00:14:44,964 --> 00:14:47,558 Constance, hold the coat for me. Thank you very much. 216 00:14:47,633 --> 00:14:51,501 One more thing we need. We need a live animal. 217 00:14:51,571 --> 00:14:53,630 Some live animal you'd like to see in a zoo. 218 00:14:53,706 --> 00:14:54,798 Elephant. 219 00:14:54,874 --> 00:14:57,138 - Giant panda. - Giant panda, too easy. 220 00:14:57,210 --> 00:15:00,407 - Cow. - Cow. Now you are challenging me. 221 00:15:00,479 --> 00:15:04,609 Constance, can we rustle up a Guernsey? Do it. 222 00:15:04,717 --> 00:15:07,311 Okay, we have got a table with a wonderful couple. 223 00:15:07,386 --> 00:15:10,651 We have got a mink "cousin-of-rat" coat. 224 00:15:10,723 --> 00:15:15,319 And we have Sarah the cow. Come on, give it up for Sarah. 225 00:15:18,130 --> 00:15:21,293 Sarah, did you bring enough cud for all of us? 226 00:15:21,434 --> 00:15:24,995 Okay, now I could not possibly know what these objects were going to be. 227 00:15:25,071 --> 00:15:28,905 There is no trap door large enough to accommodate these items. 228 00:15:28,975 --> 00:15:33,139 What I'm about to do is completely and utterly impossible. 229 00:15:33,579 --> 00:15:37,015 Unless, of course, you believe in magic. 230 00:15:37,283 --> 00:15:40,616 All it takes is a little imagination and some very heavy hydraulics. 231 00:15:40,686 --> 00:15:42,779 Clark, the moon and the stars. 232 00:15:42,855 --> 00:15:46,052 Doesn't that look like the box the boy described to us? 233 00:15:46,125 --> 00:15:47,524 It sure does. 234 00:15:47,593 --> 00:15:50,528 To kill some time, maybe I'll have a cup of Joe. 235 00:15:51,464 --> 00:15:53,728 It's black. I need a little bit of milk in here. 236 00:15:53,799 --> 00:15:56,495 Hey, Sarah, give it up, now. 237 00:15:57,036 --> 00:15:58,526 There you go. 238 00:16:00,773 --> 00:16:01,899 Gone. 239 00:16:06,045 --> 00:16:08,377 Thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen. 240 00:16:08,447 --> 00:16:10,608 Well, you were right about one thing. 241 00:16:10,683 --> 00:16:13,516 - What's that? - We've got a lead. 242 00:16:17,723 --> 00:16:20,055 I sent him away for safekeeping. 243 00:16:20,326 --> 00:16:24,194 If the kidnapper finds out the mistake, I don't want Christopher in any danger. 244 00:16:24,263 --> 00:16:27,994 We understand, but we need to know more about that box he saw. 245 00:16:28,067 --> 00:16:30,035 It's very important to the investigation. 246 00:16:30,102 --> 00:16:33,629 I thought I made myself clear. There is to be no investigation... 247 00:16:33,706 --> 00:16:36,573 either by the police or the Daily Planet. 248 00:16:37,310 --> 00:16:39,904 - The phone, Mr. Moskal. - Thank you. 249 00:16:40,446 --> 00:16:41,674 Goodbye. 250 00:16:43,215 --> 00:16:46,207 He's meeting the kidnapper with the money tonight. 251 00:16:46,519 --> 00:16:49,716 - Everything's gonna be okay. - I'm sure it will be. 252 00:16:54,894 --> 00:16:58,125 "Herbert Ralston, owner of the four-star Fitz-Ralston hotel chain... 253 00:16:58,197 --> 00:17:02,429 "has announced that he will convert all his facilities into shelters for the homeless. " 254 00:17:02,501 --> 00:17:04,128 Something weird is going on here. 255 00:17:04,203 --> 00:17:07,934 All these famous people are doing some crazy things. 256 00:17:08,107 --> 00:17:10,098 Sounds like good gossip to me. 257 00:17:10,176 --> 00:17:13,270 Another date with Chow? This is getting pretty serious. 258 00:17:13,346 --> 00:17:15,109 Seriously stifling. 259 00:17:16,716 --> 00:17:17,774 Yes. 260 00:17:20,786 --> 00:17:25,120 - What happened to the new you? - The old me wanted out for a while. 261 00:17:25,424 --> 00:17:27,892 I don't know how you regular girls do it. 262 00:17:27,960 --> 00:17:30,690 Those clothes are like straitjackets. 263 00:17:30,763 --> 00:17:32,993 What's Arthur Chow doing here? 264 00:17:35,201 --> 00:17:36,532 Did he see me? 265 00:17:36,602 --> 00:17:38,593 That was almost too easy. 266 00:17:39,739 --> 00:17:42,936 That was low. Even for you. 267 00:17:43,909 --> 00:17:46,036 2:00. The Magic Club. 268 00:17:46,112 --> 00:17:49,275 Darin Romick wasn't there, but his assistant said she'd talk to us. 269 00:17:49,348 --> 00:17:52,511 I don't think the Great Romick is going to be greatly cooperative. 270 00:17:52,585 --> 00:17:55,315 Let me come, too. Maybe I can write a sidebar on your story. 271 00:17:55,388 --> 00:17:58,846 It's okay with us, Jimmy, but I don't think Perry will go for it. 272 00:17:58,924 --> 00:18:00,789 I believe I have that covered. 273 00:18:00,860 --> 00:18:03,488 - Mr. White, I got an idea. - What is it now, Olsen? 274 00:18:03,562 --> 00:18:05,689 Let me go with them on that kidnapping story. 275 00:18:05,765 --> 00:18:06,789 Now, look, Jimmy... 276 00:18:06,866 --> 00:18:08,925 I'll bring my camera, and even write a sidebar. 277 00:18:09,001 --> 00:18:12,903 - What do you say, Chief? - That's brilliant, Olsen. 278 00:18:19,445 --> 00:18:20,673 What did I tell you? 279 00:18:20,746 --> 00:18:24,546 I think things are finally going to be a little different around here. 280 00:18:28,487 --> 00:18:31,115 This club was built over 40 years ago. 281 00:18:31,490 --> 00:18:34,687 A group of magicians wanted a club just for themselves. 282 00:18:34,760 --> 00:18:37,058 My father was a charter member. 283 00:18:38,330 --> 00:18:40,525 It was a very secret society. 284 00:18:40,699 --> 00:18:43,691 Even now, it's only open to members and their guests. 285 00:18:43,769 --> 00:18:45,600 We're here because of the kidnappings. 286 00:18:45,671 --> 00:18:49,107 One of the intended victims said something about a magic box. 287 00:18:49,175 --> 00:18:52,667 And after we saw your show, we thought a magician might be involved. 288 00:18:52,745 --> 00:18:55,441 - Someone from here? - We're not sure, yet. 289 00:18:55,614 --> 00:18:58,014 How does this box thing work, anyway? 290 00:18:58,083 --> 00:19:02,247 - It's a combination of distraction and... - Genius. 291 00:19:04,089 --> 00:19:07,183 Darin Romick is the greatest that ever lived... 292 00:19:07,860 --> 00:19:11,318 and I don't think he'd like having his secrets revealed. 293 00:19:11,831 --> 00:19:15,665 - Wouldn't you agree, Constance? - Yes, Arthur. 294 00:19:18,504 --> 00:19:21,701 - So, how is our experiment going? - Fine. 295 00:19:21,774 --> 00:19:23,674 - What experiment? - It's nothing, really. 296 00:19:23,742 --> 00:19:26,939 A little posthypnotic suggestion we gave the young man's boss. 297 00:19:27,012 --> 00:19:29,947 - You hypnotized Perry? - It worked, didn't it? 298 00:19:30,015 --> 00:19:33,280 Every time I say the word "chief," he tells me that I'm brilliant. 299 00:19:33,352 --> 00:19:36,446 Jimmy, that's terrible. Will it work if I say it? 300 00:19:36,522 --> 00:19:40,754 The suggestion is very precise. Only Jimmy's voice will trigger the response. 301 00:19:40,826 --> 00:19:43,317 - So Perry doesn't... - Doesn't have to know. 302 00:19:44,063 --> 00:19:47,226 Visitors aren't welcome here until after 6:00. 303 00:19:47,299 --> 00:19:49,392 - We're from the Daily Planet. - How nice for you. 304 00:19:49,468 --> 00:19:52,960 We think this box trick might have something to do with some kidnappings. 305 00:19:53,038 --> 00:19:56,667 Trick? Dogs do tricks. I do illusions. 306 00:19:57,109 --> 00:19:58,406 - Want to see one? - No, I... 307 00:19:58,477 --> 00:20:01,105 You're a reporter, so you're really good at observation. 308 00:20:01,180 --> 00:20:03,671 Let's see if I can trip you up a bit. Come right here. 309 00:20:03,749 --> 00:20:05,011 I have a deck of cards here. 310 00:20:05,084 --> 00:20:08,383 When you see a black card, you will say "coal. " 311 00:20:08,721 --> 00:20:12,589 When you see a red card, you will say "fire. " Okay? 312 00:20:12,758 --> 00:20:15,192 Keep your wits about you now. Okay. 313 00:20:16,295 --> 00:20:17,990 - Coal. - You're a natural. 314 00:20:18,597 --> 00:20:20,087 - Coal. - Very good. 315 00:20:20,165 --> 00:20:21,632 - Coal. - Good. 316 00:20:22,334 --> 00:20:23,426 Fire. 317 00:20:31,076 --> 00:20:33,909 - So, what've we got? - Only a theory. 318 00:20:33,979 --> 00:20:37,073 After we left the Magic Club, I called the box trick manufacturer. 319 00:20:37,149 --> 00:20:39,811 There were only two made with the moon and stars design... 320 00:20:39,885 --> 00:20:41,580 and they both belong to Darin Romick. 321 00:20:41,654 --> 00:20:44,145 I think we have enough for a preliminary story. 322 00:20:44,223 --> 00:20:47,886 - What do you think, Chief? - Absolutely not. 323 00:20:48,427 --> 00:20:51,624 All you've got is speculation, and you both know it. 324 00:20:51,697 --> 00:20:54,325 - Well, so much for that. - Look at this. 325 00:20:56,635 --> 00:20:59,729 - What's this? The Pope? - Yeah, at a Madonna concert. 326 00:20:59,805 --> 00:21:02,171 Famous people are doing some strange things lately. 327 00:21:02,241 --> 00:21:04,141 I think there's a story here. 328 00:21:04,610 --> 00:21:06,134 - A story? - Yeah. 329 00:21:06,545 --> 00:21:10,572 - What do you say I write it, Chief? - That's brilliant, Jimmy. 330 00:21:18,757 --> 00:21:21,521 Like putty in my hands. 331 00:21:21,594 --> 00:21:24,563 Jimmy, don't you think what you're doing is a bit unethical? 332 00:21:24,630 --> 00:21:27,656 It's not like I'm asking him to send me to Tahiti or anything... 333 00:21:27,733 --> 00:21:29,633 this is strictly business. 334 00:21:29,702 --> 00:21:32,227 - Although a trip to Florida would be nice. - Jimmy. 335 00:21:32,304 --> 00:21:33,737 Forget I mentioned it. 336 00:21:33,872 --> 00:21:35,931 So who's hungry? We've got two hours to kill. 337 00:21:36,008 --> 00:21:37,066 Until what? 338 00:21:37,142 --> 00:21:40,600 Moskal's meeting the kidnapper at midnight. I plan to be there. 339 00:21:40,679 --> 00:21:43,614 - I don't think that's such a good idea. - Why not? 340 00:21:43,682 --> 00:21:46,742 - It's dangerous, for one thing. - Since when has that stopped us? 341 00:21:46,819 --> 00:21:49,515 Look, Lois, I don't think we should get in the way. 342 00:21:49,588 --> 00:21:53,615 The best thing we could do is wait it out and talk to Moskal afterwards. 343 00:21:55,294 --> 00:21:58,024 - You're right. - I am? 344 00:21:58,163 --> 00:22:02,099 Yeah. We should be adult about this. There's no need to get in the middle of it. 345 00:22:02,167 --> 00:22:05,864 We'll just write the story after Rose's son is returned safely home. 346 00:22:07,139 --> 00:22:10,040 - I'm proud of you, Lois. - Thank you, Clark. 347 00:22:10,509 --> 00:22:14,570 Okay. I'll meet you at the Moskal estate first thing in the morning. 348 00:22:15,447 --> 00:22:17,574 - Good night. - Good night. 349 00:22:21,020 --> 00:22:23,716 - Are you feeling okay? - Get your camera. 350 00:22:26,759 --> 00:22:29,557 I'm beginning to appreciate the office. It's freezing. 351 00:22:29,628 --> 00:22:32,062 - Just take the pictures. - Pictures? 352 00:22:47,046 --> 00:22:48,343 I'm here! 353 00:22:53,085 --> 00:22:54,416 I'm alone! 354 00:22:58,290 --> 00:22:59,951 I have the money. 355 00:23:03,896 --> 00:23:05,488 Where's the boy? 356 00:23:07,466 --> 00:23:11,232 Welcome to the big show. Put down your money and win a prize. 357 00:23:11,303 --> 00:23:12,463 Nicky. 358 00:23:14,540 --> 00:23:15,734 Nicky? 359 00:23:18,310 --> 00:23:22,679 - What've you done? Where's the boy? - He was never here. 360 00:23:25,050 --> 00:23:27,382 - Keep shooting. - There's no light. 361 00:23:29,922 --> 00:23:32,447 See the watch. Only the watch. 362 00:23:32,825 --> 00:23:35,885 Hear my voice. Only my voice. 363 00:23:36,061 --> 00:23:39,087 Your mind is clear. Your will is gone. 364 00:23:39,364 --> 00:23:42,527 You will obey my commands when you hear this phrase: 365 00:23:42,601 --> 00:23:44,831 "The moon and the stars. " 366 00:23:45,270 --> 00:23:49,570 Wrong will seem right to you and you won't remember. 367 00:23:50,509 --> 00:23:53,876 - What's he doing? - I don't know. 368 00:23:55,080 --> 00:23:56,741 Get him, Superman. 369 00:23:58,484 --> 00:24:00,816 Superman. No! 370 00:24:00,886 --> 00:24:02,444 Superman, it's Nick. 371 00:24:02,521 --> 00:24:07,151 No, Superman, it's a mistake. No, you're making a mistake, it's wrong. 372 00:24:13,732 --> 00:24:16,963 - What the... - Superman's been hypnotized? 373 00:24:25,244 --> 00:24:28,008 Jimmy, you did it. You're on the front page again. 374 00:24:28,080 --> 00:24:31,174 Yeah. I just wish I didn't make Superman look so bad. 375 00:24:31,250 --> 00:24:34,117 Clark, I'm sorry we went out there without you last night. 376 00:24:34,186 --> 00:24:36,347 - Is this really what happened? - Yeah. 377 00:24:36,421 --> 00:24:37,979 Jimmy saw the whole thing, too. 378 00:24:38,056 --> 00:24:40,820 - I don't understand. - You were so adamant about not going. 379 00:24:40,893 --> 00:24:45,125 - I don't remember any of it. - Of course you don't. You weren't there. 380 00:24:45,664 --> 00:24:48,690 Did you get enough sleep last night? You look kind of funny. 381 00:24:48,767 --> 00:24:50,962 I'm fine. I think. 382 00:24:52,237 --> 00:24:55,035 Are you sure that Superman was hypnotized last night? 383 00:24:55,107 --> 00:24:57,268 I can't think of any other explanation for it. 384 00:24:57,342 --> 00:24:59,469 He just gave the boy back to the kidnapper. 385 00:24:59,545 --> 00:25:01,911 He clearly was not in control of what he was doing. 386 00:25:01,980 --> 00:25:04,278 - He really worried me. - Yeah, me, too. 387 00:25:04,349 --> 00:25:06,783 I just got off the phone with the chief of police. 388 00:25:06,852 --> 00:25:09,013 He says there was no evidence left at the scene. 389 00:25:09,087 --> 00:25:12,181 And nothing in your photographs pointing to anyone but Superman. 390 00:25:12,257 --> 00:25:15,954 - But we all saw it. Even Moskal. - Yeah, but Moskal's not talking. 391 00:25:16,028 --> 00:25:18,496 Now, look. I'm not telling you to drop the story. 392 00:25:18,564 --> 00:25:22,625 I believe you saw what you saw. You have to get me something concrete. 393 00:25:22,701 --> 00:25:25,898 Great. Then all we need is a signed confession from the kidnapper... 394 00:25:25,971 --> 00:25:29,600 - we just turn him in to the police chief. - That's brilliant, Jimmy. 395 00:25:33,545 --> 00:25:36,639 This is really starting to bug me. 396 00:25:43,155 --> 00:25:46,989 Lois Lane. That's great, we'll be right there. 397 00:25:47,693 --> 00:25:48,682 That was Constance. 398 00:25:48,760 --> 00:25:52,161 She's going to tell us more about the Magnificent Romick. Let's go. 399 00:25:52,231 --> 00:25:55,029 You go ahead. I have someone else I want to talk to. 400 00:25:55,100 --> 00:25:56,192 Okay. 401 00:25:59,371 --> 00:26:01,635 You can understand, can't you? 402 00:26:01,840 --> 00:26:05,298 He can be very difficult sometimes. 403 00:26:05,377 --> 00:26:09,040 This is completely off the record. You are an anonymous source. 404 00:26:11,483 --> 00:26:14,919 Darin went through a real bad time about a year ago. 405 00:26:15,387 --> 00:26:16,945 He got into a lot of debt... 406 00:26:17,022 --> 00:26:20,549 and at the same time, he lost his big contract in Vegas. 407 00:26:20,726 --> 00:26:23,559 - Gambling problem? - Big one. 408 00:26:23,795 --> 00:26:26,559 The casino owner found out he'd been disguising himself... 409 00:26:26,632 --> 00:26:30,261 and using his skills to cheat at the table for years. 410 00:26:30,569 --> 00:26:34,699 After that, he was financially wiped out. Nobody wanted to hire him. 411 00:26:34,873 --> 00:26:38,468 - At least he didn't go to jail. - But now he's back on top. 412 00:26:38,543 --> 00:26:42,377 Yeah, things started to change about three months ago. He was rich again. 413 00:26:42,447 --> 00:26:45,280 I thought maybe he'd gone back to the gambling. 414 00:26:45,350 --> 00:26:49,047 But then he said it was all from some anonymous benefactor. 415 00:26:49,221 --> 00:26:51,314 Or a series of kidnappings. 416 00:26:51,690 --> 00:26:54,955 - You don't think that Darin... - That's exactly what I think. 417 00:26:55,093 --> 00:26:57,687 What about hypnosis? Does he know how to do it? 418 00:26:57,763 --> 00:27:01,290 Yeah. We do it in our act, but you don't know anything for sure. 419 00:27:01,366 --> 00:27:04,460 - I mean, you don't have proof, do you? - Not yet. 420 00:27:04,536 --> 00:27:07,699 But if he did it, I'll find some sooner or later. 421 00:27:15,747 --> 00:27:19,945 When I snap my fingers, you'll awake happy and safe. 422 00:27:20,752 --> 00:27:22,879 Five, four, three, two, one. 423 00:27:23,822 --> 00:27:24,982 There. 424 00:27:25,090 --> 00:27:28,389 - Is it over? - Yes, my dear. And you did very well. 425 00:27:28,560 --> 00:27:30,824 You may go to your mother now. 426 00:27:37,035 --> 00:27:38,798 Thanks, Mrs. Thomas. 427 00:27:40,872 --> 00:27:43,773 - So, what do you think? - Definitely hypnosis. 428 00:27:44,943 --> 00:27:47,844 Each one of them were given a powerful suggestion... 429 00:27:47,913 --> 00:27:50,404 to forget whatever happened while they were kidnapped. 430 00:27:50,482 --> 00:27:53,747 So powerful, I can't reverse it. I can't identify it. 431 00:27:53,952 --> 00:27:57,251 Well, there has to be something here that can help us. 432 00:27:57,923 --> 00:28:01,552 The only image a few of them keep remembering is a night sky... 433 00:28:01,626 --> 00:28:03,753 specifically, a moon and stars. 434 00:28:05,764 --> 00:28:08,255 - What did you say? - Moon and stars. 435 00:28:11,069 --> 00:28:13,094 - Wrong is right. - Mr. Kent? 436 00:28:16,742 --> 00:28:18,266 Wrong is right. 437 00:28:18,343 --> 00:28:20,402 There's a rogue general in the Persian Gulf... 438 00:28:20,479 --> 00:28:24,939 about to launch a missile against the President's order. Perry wants you... 439 00:28:25,784 --> 00:28:27,115 C.K.? 440 00:28:45,670 --> 00:28:47,695 There you go. Thanks. 441 00:28:51,043 --> 00:28:52,305 Superman. 442 00:28:53,912 --> 00:28:55,436 Wrong is right. 443 00:28:55,514 --> 00:28:57,038 Superman, no. 444 00:28:57,349 --> 00:28:59,180 Wrong is right. 445 00:29:11,630 --> 00:29:13,962 No. I don't remember any of it. 446 00:29:15,801 --> 00:29:20,170 I woke up in my bed in the suit. That's it. 447 00:29:21,973 --> 00:29:24,771 I didn't know what to do, so I came here. 448 00:29:25,444 --> 00:29:29,175 Do you really think I could be under some kind of hypnosis? 449 00:29:30,082 --> 00:29:33,916 Son, one thing we know about you is that anything can happen. 450 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:40,214 Do you think that my brain works the same as yours does? 451 00:29:42,060 --> 00:29:46,121 Well, think about it, Clark. You were raised to think like a man. 452 00:29:46,298 --> 00:29:49,392 All your perceptions, all your values are human. 453 00:29:50,102 --> 00:29:54,300 Just stands to reason you'd be as susceptible to hypnosis as the next guy. 454 00:29:54,372 --> 00:29:57,341 Yeah, but the consequences are a little bit more disturbing. 455 00:29:57,409 --> 00:30:00,503 - I really could have hurt somebody today. - But, Clark, you didn't. 456 00:30:00,579 --> 00:30:02,570 Maybe whatever makes you different from us... 457 00:30:02,647 --> 00:30:05,946 gives you the ability to fight off any negative suggestions. 458 00:30:06,017 --> 00:30:08,645 - But what if it doesn't? - Listen to me, Clark. 459 00:30:08,720 --> 00:30:11,211 The only way you're ever going to be truly safe... 460 00:30:11,289 --> 00:30:14,122 is if you and Lois find this terrible person... 461 00:30:14,192 --> 00:30:16,922 before he makes you do anything worse. 462 00:30:32,010 --> 00:30:33,068 Where've you been all day? 463 00:30:33,145 --> 00:30:35,272 Jimmy said you left without saying anything. 464 00:30:35,347 --> 00:30:38,441 I've been a little out of it. Must be the flu coming on. 465 00:30:38,517 --> 00:30:41,714 Constance told me that Romick's had a heavy infusion of cash... 466 00:30:41,786 --> 00:30:45,415 in the last three months and he's well versed in hypnosis. 467 00:30:45,891 --> 00:30:49,292 What about Dr. Novak or any other hypnotist for that matter? 468 00:30:49,361 --> 00:30:52,194 I know it's Romick. I just can't prove it. 469 00:30:52,364 --> 00:30:54,559 Clark. You should have seen it today. 470 00:30:54,633 --> 00:30:58,330 Superman is completely out of control. It really scared me. 471 00:30:58,837 --> 00:31:00,065 Me, too. 472 00:31:00,972 --> 00:31:04,669 Romick has to be stopped before he can cause any more trouble for Superman. 473 00:31:04,743 --> 00:31:07,007 I'm going to go backstage and see what I can find. 474 00:31:07,078 --> 00:31:08,773 He'll be at least another 20 minutes. 475 00:31:08,847 --> 00:31:11,680 For my next amazement, I need a volunteer from the audience. 476 00:31:11,750 --> 00:31:15,618 How about you? The lovely lady who's trying to leave. 477 00:31:17,689 --> 00:31:20,249 Come right up here on stage, would you, please? 478 00:31:20,325 --> 00:31:23,624 Ladies and gentlemen, Lois Lane from the Daily Planet. 479 00:31:24,329 --> 00:31:25,557 Come on. 480 00:31:26,898 --> 00:31:30,299 We'll answer all your questions about magic. Come on. 481 00:31:32,037 --> 00:31:33,402 Lois, wait. I... 482 00:31:33,471 --> 00:31:36,531 What's he gonna do to me in front of all these people? 483 00:31:36,608 --> 00:31:40,544 Lois Lane. Yes. Right over here. 484 00:31:40,679 --> 00:31:43,739 Just step right up into the box. 485 00:31:44,449 --> 00:31:47,350 A perfectly ordinary magic box. 486 00:31:48,653 --> 00:31:52,111 You're not going to change your mind, are you? 487 00:31:52,757 --> 00:31:54,418 I don't think so. 488 00:31:55,694 --> 00:31:58,219 And you might want to lie down here. 489 00:31:59,497 --> 00:32:00,623 Locks. 490 00:32:02,500 --> 00:32:07,062 And now for the most dangerous trick in magic. The sword box. 491 00:32:08,106 --> 00:32:12,099 You'll have to trust me on this. You all set? 492 00:32:13,678 --> 00:32:15,908 Lined up and the sword goes... 493 00:32:20,185 --> 00:32:24,679 through her body, all the way through... 494 00:32:24,756 --> 00:32:28,021 back out the other side. 495 00:32:29,494 --> 00:32:31,792 And the second sword. 496 00:32:35,834 --> 00:32:37,768 And the last one... 497 00:32:37,836 --> 00:32:41,397 completely and utterly blindfolded. 498 00:32:42,874 --> 00:32:45,308 You are going to love this. 499 00:32:46,044 --> 00:32:50,344 The third sword, the final sword, the one we've all been waiting for... 500 00:32:50,415 --> 00:32:53,851 right through the middle. Third one is a charm. 501 00:33:02,093 --> 00:33:05,859 They don't make them like they used to, I guess. 502 00:33:05,930 --> 00:33:09,991 How about a nice round of applause for our assistant, the lovely Lois Lane? 503 00:33:11,369 --> 00:33:13,997 And keep your eyes on her. Here we go. 504 00:33:23,515 --> 00:33:26,040 Ladies and gentlemen, Darin Romick. 505 00:33:32,424 --> 00:33:35,518 You are watching the Magic Channel. 506 00:33:35,627 --> 00:33:36,719 Nick? 507 00:33:37,862 --> 00:33:41,263 Where are we? What's going on? 508 00:33:48,940 --> 00:33:50,168 Wake up. 509 00:34:02,854 --> 00:34:05,084 How long have you been here? 510 00:34:06,324 --> 00:34:08,849 They're really giving TV a bad name. 511 00:34:10,195 --> 00:34:12,527 There must be a way out of here. 512 00:34:16,968 --> 00:34:19,528 Well, don't worry, I'm a capable... 513 00:34:22,140 --> 00:34:25,906 What was I... I've got to... 514 00:34:26,745 --> 00:34:29,976 You are watching the Magic Channel. 515 00:34:56,808 --> 00:34:59,709 Lois, are you okay? 516 00:35:05,250 --> 00:35:06,911 Lois, look at me. 517 00:35:07,919 --> 00:35:09,511 Have you been drugged? 518 00:35:22,467 --> 00:35:24,662 Superman. 519 00:35:26,337 --> 00:35:28,703 - Where's my mom? - It's okay. 520 00:35:28,773 --> 00:35:32,072 We'll get you to her as soon as we can. Who did this to you? 521 00:35:32,844 --> 00:35:36,336 I don't remember. Somebody made me watch the TV. 522 00:35:36,815 --> 00:35:38,407 There's something weird about it. 523 00:35:38,483 --> 00:35:41,077 That's right. This tape is sending subliminal messages. 524 00:35:41,152 --> 00:35:44,178 My eyes work faster than yours. I caught it when I glanced over. 525 00:35:44,255 --> 00:35:45,279 Mind control. 526 00:35:45,356 --> 00:35:48,985 Whoever watches this tape is programmed to submit and wait for instructions. 527 00:35:49,060 --> 00:35:51,085 Now let's get out of here. 528 00:35:52,764 --> 00:35:54,254 Look, that's the box I was in. 529 00:35:54,332 --> 00:35:58,166 Well, at least we know there's nothing surprising about this trick anymore. 530 00:35:58,236 --> 00:36:00,101 No. No surprises. 531 00:36:00,171 --> 00:36:03,072 He must have figured out it was Romick and confronted him. 532 00:36:03,141 --> 00:36:05,234 Where do you think you're going'? 533 00:36:05,910 --> 00:36:09,243 Sorry, Romick. This is one trick you're not going to get away with. 534 00:36:09,314 --> 00:36:13,114 - What're you talking about? - Kidnappings. Mass hypnosis. 535 00:36:13,184 --> 00:36:16,119 Dr. Novak. We know all about it. 536 00:36:17,021 --> 00:36:19,114 Kidnapping? Hypnosis? 537 00:36:19,591 --> 00:36:22,424 - You've made some mistake. - I'm afraid he's right. 538 00:36:22,627 --> 00:36:27,291 Darin Romick never had an idea of his own in his entire life. 539 00:36:27,398 --> 00:36:29,423 Constance, what have you done? 540 00:36:29,501 --> 00:36:33,232 What I should have done a long time ago. I'm in charge now. 541 00:36:33,838 --> 00:36:36,102 The moon and the stars. 542 00:36:36,741 --> 00:36:39,733 It's astounding how little we know about the mind. 543 00:36:39,811 --> 00:36:42,473 Someone like me, for instance... 544 00:36:42,547 --> 00:36:47,007 with only the rudimentary knowledge of hypnosis that Dr. Novak taught me... 545 00:36:47,085 --> 00:36:50,521 can turn the world upside down... 546 00:36:50,788 --> 00:36:55,487 and have even you, Superman, at my whim. 547 00:36:57,228 --> 00:36:59,560 Fight it, Superman. 548 00:37:00,064 --> 00:37:03,556 Relax, Darin. You're under a very powerful suggestion. 549 00:37:03,735 --> 00:37:06,727 In fact, I bet you don't even remember... 550 00:37:06,804 --> 00:37:09,204 killing Dr. Novak for me, do you? 551 00:37:09,641 --> 00:37:10,665 No. 552 00:37:11,209 --> 00:37:14,975 Just like the Queen doesn't remember dancing in her fountain. 553 00:37:15,046 --> 00:37:17,014 Or that general doesn't quite recall... 554 00:37:17,081 --> 00:37:20,312 why he had to fire that missile without authorization. 555 00:37:20,385 --> 00:37:22,649 They were all test cases. 556 00:37:22,820 --> 00:37:27,689 But you, Superman, you turned out the best. 557 00:37:28,293 --> 00:37:30,454 Now let's take care of our little friends. 558 00:37:30,528 --> 00:37:34,988 - Nick, the sword box. Get in. - Yes, ma'am. 559 00:37:35,066 --> 00:37:38,467 I want you to close the lid and make sure the lock is secure. 560 00:37:39,370 --> 00:37:42,828 And next, ladies and gentlemen, the Magnificent Romick... 561 00:37:42,907 --> 00:37:46,843 will perform his last and most dangerous illusion. 562 00:37:46,911 --> 00:37:49,971 You see that big old ladder going all the way up the wall? 563 00:37:50,048 --> 00:37:53,142 I want you to climb to the very top... 564 00:37:53,217 --> 00:37:55,981 and then fly back down. 565 00:37:56,521 --> 00:37:58,682 - Do you understand? - Yes. 566 00:38:02,860 --> 00:38:04,987 And now, Miss Lane... 567 00:38:05,063 --> 00:38:08,726 for you, a death-defying stunt. 568 00:38:09,601 --> 00:38:11,262 Over here, please. 569 00:38:16,774 --> 00:38:18,401 That's my girl. 570 00:38:18,810 --> 00:38:21,404 You're going to enjoy a nice swim. 571 00:38:22,647 --> 00:38:25,775 Very good. Now, climb in. 572 00:38:25,883 --> 00:38:28,443 Superman, pull out the ladder. 573 00:38:28,853 --> 00:38:32,016 Close the lid and make sure the locks are tight. 574 00:38:48,406 --> 00:38:50,306 Now turn on the water. 575 00:38:57,849 --> 00:38:59,476 Now wave goodbye. 576 00:39:02,820 --> 00:39:05,152 It's time to deliver my message. 577 00:39:05,423 --> 00:39:09,723 Superman, you have the honor of activating my satellite: 578 00:39:10,261 --> 00:39:11,660 The Magic Channel. 579 00:39:11,729 --> 00:39:15,062 A 24-hour cable channel going into homes all over the world. 580 00:39:15,133 --> 00:39:16,862 And along with the entertainment... 581 00:39:16,934 --> 00:39:21,371 they'll receive my subliminal signals at no extra charge. 582 00:39:21,439 --> 00:39:24,897 Anyone who watches will be at my complete disposal. 583 00:39:24,976 --> 00:39:27,570 Now go. It's already in orbit. 584 00:39:27,645 --> 00:39:30,808 All you have to do is throw the broadcast switch. 585 00:39:53,438 --> 00:39:55,201 Fight it, Superman. 586 00:39:56,207 --> 00:39:59,938 - I really could have hurt somebody today. - But, Clark, you didn't. 587 00:40:00,011 --> 00:40:02,343 Maybe whatever makes you different from us... 588 00:40:02,413 --> 00:40:05,507 gives you the ability to fight off any negative suggestions. 589 00:40:05,583 --> 00:40:07,016 Listen to me, Clark. 590 00:40:07,085 --> 00:40:09,383 The only way you're ever going to be truly safe... 591 00:40:09,454 --> 00:40:11,854 is for you and Lois to find this terrible person... 592 00:40:11,923 --> 00:40:13,686 before he makes you do anything worse. 593 00:40:13,758 --> 00:40:15,225 Fight it, Superman. 594 00:40:19,163 --> 00:40:20,152 No. 595 00:40:20,264 --> 00:40:22,664 - The ability to fight. - You and Lois. 596 00:40:22,734 --> 00:40:24,463 Fight it, Superman. 597 00:40:34,979 --> 00:40:36,947 I can fly. 598 00:40:41,919 --> 00:40:43,614 No, you can't. But I can. 599 00:40:43,688 --> 00:40:45,553 Superman, the others. 600 00:41:05,476 --> 00:41:07,103 Are you all right? 601 00:41:09,380 --> 00:41:11,610 - What happened? - You were hypnotized. 602 00:41:11,682 --> 00:41:15,482 - No, that's impossible, I... - If she tries it again, fight it. 603 00:41:15,586 --> 00:41:18,919 Romick was right. We don't have to do anything we don't want to do. 604 00:41:18,990 --> 00:41:22,050 The moon and the stars command you to obey my voice. 605 00:41:22,126 --> 00:41:23,593 Fight it. 606 00:41:23,694 --> 00:41:28,324 You won't win, Superman. Things aren't always what they seem. 607 00:41:30,701 --> 00:41:32,828 You may have super-vision... 608 00:41:32,904 --> 00:41:36,670 but all it takes is a split second to be fooled. 609 00:41:42,980 --> 00:41:44,880 It's over, Constance... 610 00:41:45,016 --> 00:41:48,144 the satellite, the Magic Channel, everything. 611 00:41:48,519 --> 00:41:52,956 Perhaps. But I'm still the world's greatest magician. 612 00:42:04,735 --> 00:42:07,260 Hello, Miss Lane. 613 00:42:12,210 --> 00:42:15,441 Darin Romick was a penniless card hustler when I found him. 614 00:42:15,513 --> 00:42:19,210 I taught him everything. Everything my father taught me. 615 00:42:19,784 --> 00:42:21,342 Superman! 616 00:42:24,422 --> 00:42:29,086 No one wanted to see a female illusionist. They didn't take me seriously. 617 00:42:29,160 --> 00:42:33,563 So I got myself a front man who started to believe in his own success. 618 00:42:33,631 --> 00:42:37,727 All this because nobody wanted to see you pull a rabbit out of a hat? 619 00:42:38,302 --> 00:42:41,738 It was a secret society that wouldn't let me in. 620 00:42:42,273 --> 00:42:46,004 Now I'm going to show them all what true illusion really is. 621 00:42:48,479 --> 00:42:51,039 You had a great talent, Constance. 622 00:42:51,115 --> 00:42:54,050 But you're the one who wasted it on revenge. 623 00:43:00,358 --> 00:43:02,622 All it takes is a split second. 624 00:43:03,261 --> 00:43:05,786 - You'll be all right? - I'll be fine. 625 00:43:14,372 --> 00:43:15,361 Mom! 626 00:43:19,343 --> 00:43:21,641 - I love you, Mom. - I love you. 627 00:43:21,712 --> 00:43:24,772 - How can I ever thank you? - You've got a pretty tough kid there. 628 00:43:24,849 --> 00:43:26,749 He won't remember a thing. None of us do. 629 00:43:26,817 --> 00:43:28,682 Nick, you take care of your mom now, okay? 630 00:43:28,753 --> 00:43:29,777 I will. Thanks. 631 00:43:29,854 --> 00:43:34,018 - Be sure to thank Superman for us, too. - We'll make sure he gets the message. 632 00:43:40,932 --> 00:43:43,366 What happened? Arthur's mother didn't approve? 633 00:43:43,434 --> 00:43:47,200 - He married an exotic dancer. - Arthur Chow? 634 00:43:48,506 --> 00:43:51,600 All that itchy, scratchy, high-necked wool... 635 00:43:51,676 --> 00:43:55,237 and he marries a woman that can wave hello with her bellybutton. 636 00:43:55,313 --> 00:43:59,545 That's too bad, 'cause I already had your wedding present all picked out. 637 00:43:59,684 --> 00:44:00,810 You did? 638 00:44:00,885 --> 00:44:04,912 A set of personalized stationery from the desk of Cat Chow. 639 00:44:09,293 --> 00:44:10,453 So that's it? 640 00:44:10,528 --> 00:44:14,191 All this strange behavior exhibited by famous people all over the world... 641 00:44:14,265 --> 00:44:16,324 was linked to Constance. 642 00:44:16,500 --> 00:44:20,368 My angle, "Great Minds Sink Alike. " 643 00:44:20,438 --> 00:44:21,632 That's brilliant, Jimmy. 644 00:44:21,706 --> 00:44:23,936 All right, that's it, I cannot stand this anymore. 645 00:44:24,008 --> 00:44:27,603 I learned my lesson. If you don't think it's a good idea, just say so. 646 00:44:27,678 --> 00:44:29,578 What the sam hill is he talking about? 647 00:44:29,647 --> 00:44:31,877 - He means it, Jimmy. - No, you're just saying that. 648 00:44:31,949 --> 00:44:33,940 You didn't even call him "chief. " 649 00:44:35,319 --> 00:44:36,445 You mean it? 650 00:44:36,520 --> 00:44:39,250 Perry White never says anything he doesn't mean. 651 00:44:40,958 --> 00:44:44,519 When Dr. Novak was here, I had him deprogrammed. 652 00:44:45,596 --> 00:44:47,291 Way to go, C.K. 653 00:44:49,767 --> 00:44:51,928 So, you still a skeptic? 654 00:44:52,336 --> 00:44:54,566 A trick's a trick, no matter how big or small. 655 00:44:54,638 --> 00:44:57,129 Once you figure it out, it's not magic anymore. 656 00:44:57,208 --> 00:44:59,802 So there's no magic in the world? Not even just a little? 657 00:44:59,877 --> 00:45:01,003 No. 658 00:45:01,312 --> 00:45:03,507 - Close your eyes. - What? 659 00:45:03,781 --> 00:45:05,112 Just do it. 660 00:45:06,851 --> 00:45:10,309 - Now count to three. - One, two, three. 661 00:45:13,057 --> 00:45:16,891 - How did you... - If I told you, then it wouldn't be magic. 662 00:46:09,380 --> 00:46:10,369 English