"Now You See Me, Now You Don't" is sadly the final episode of the "Banacek" series. Like many of the Mystery Movie installments of the 70s, this was not a weekly show but was shown periodically...with other mystery series appearing in between. As a result, the show only had 16 episodes...and according to IMDB, George Peppard left after the second season....and the networks wanted a third season. My feelings are mixed. While I love the uniqueness of this series, coming up with new mega-heist ideas would have been difficult and I think the series probably was nearing the end of its run anyway.
The story begins with a magic show for charity. Not surprisingly, something vanishes...in this case one of the magicians. And, along with him, $1.75 million in securities also vanished....and Banacek is willing to give up his vacation in order to fly to L.A. to investigate.
This is a good episode BUT the finale might come as anticlimactic if you are familiar with the actor, Jay Robinson. Plus, his 'magical transformation' isn't that dramatic and you do wonder how so many were fooled. Worth seeing....and the end.
The story begins with a magic show for charity. Not surprisingly, something vanishes...in this case one of the magicians. And, along with him, $1.75 million in securities also vanished....and Banacek is willing to give up his vacation in order to fly to L.A. to investigate.
This is a good episode BUT the finale might come as anticlimactic if you are familiar with the actor, Jay Robinson. Plus, his 'magical transformation' isn't that dramatic and you do wonder how so many were fooled. Worth seeing....and the end.