At 10:57 the three escapees take the traditional poses of "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" where their hands cover each one's eyes, ears, and mouth.
The magician's name is Turpin, perhaps named after the British highwayman Dirk Turpin who was executed in 1739 for horse theft.
This episode sees the return of villains Bull Kendall and Rafik (from episode 14 "The Lash").