He was loved. Well, not by those mind readers and psychics; they weren't so crazy about him, once he got on their case. But magicians loved him. I loved him.
I've never seen so many wonderful tricks. Those beautiful Chinese rings, and that terrific birdcage. Once, on a vacation with Mrs. Columbo, I saw a magician make a tiger disappear right out of the ring, but I've never seen a trick like that guillotine trick upstairs. That must be some dangerous trick.
Not if you're careful. Max built in some safeguards, made it all foolproof.
What happened to Max, that you didn't look very foolproof. How do you explain that.
Are you sure you won't join me, Lieutenant.
No, thank you very much, sir.
Max must have gotten careless. Forgot to lock in the safety bolt.
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