Whoa! Ohh!
So much for a nice Sunday fly.
- No way! No way! - You'll never win!
I will win! And I'll beat you down these stairs.
- You know I'll beat you. - No way! No way!
- You know I'll beat you. - No, you won't!
Yeah!
Hey, get back here!
- Get back here! - Yeah!
I'm faster than a speeding bullet!
No way!
Okay, but I'm faster than you
and stronger, too.
No way!
Gotcha! Urgh!
- What is it? - How am I supposed to know?
I didn't put it there.
"Open the lid and step inside
and you'll go on a magic ride."
Maybe your dad sent it from his trip.
Yeah, cool.
Whoa.
You wanna get in, or are you scared?
- Aren't you? - No way.
[sighs] Nothing's happening.
Maybe you have to close the lid.
Okay.
So what's it feel like?
Hey, Nick.
Nick!
Nick?
Chief, I got a good one.
Oh, come on, Jimmy, I told you
I'd give you an assignment when the time was right.
The Queen of England in the middle of a state dinner
walks out into the garden and she starts dancing
in a fountain with one of her beefeaters.
My angle, a royal cry for help.
Jimmy, this is a newspaper, not a check-out rag.
The queen's peccadilloes after a few too many sherries
is not my idea of a good one.
- Now. - Yes, sir.
How's the real news coming?
Still no leads on those kidnappings.
Seven wealthy children have been taken in the last three months.
All of them were returned safely after huge
ransoms were paid but none of the kids
remember anything about what happened to them.
We tried to interview the parents but we're talking
very high profile here, CEOs, rockstars, politicians.
And nobody wants the publicity
because their children are involved.
Well, I can sure understand that
but how many more times can we say there's no new information?
Sorry I'm late.
Yeah, Halloween was a few months ago.
Uh, what's this, somebody, uh, kick the bucket o-or what?
Can't a girl get dressed up
without sending out a press release?
- I think you look very nice. - Thank you, Clark.
Kind of like a librarian fantasy I had once.
Alright, who is he?
You don't do anything this drastic
unless there's a man involved.
As a matter of fact I happen to be having
lunch this afternoon with Arthur Chow.
Oh. He's even richer than Lex Luthor, isn't he?
Second richest man in the world.
Not as handsome as Lex.
He and I are on the same charity committee.
And we're gonna be going over some last-minute details
for tonight's "magic of the night" ball
which I hope you're all planning to attend.
Arthur Chow, isn't he a little bit..
...conservative for you?
Hm, he and I have a lot in common.
You mean those little green pieces of paper
with dead presidents on them.
- Exactly. - Uh, now, wait a minute.
You mean to say you're gonna bamboozle this guy
into thinking you're a straight arrow?
That's my plan.
[laughing] Heaven help him.
(Perry) 'Alright. Now, who's up next?'
Excuse me, chief.
Yeah.
Can I help you?
- Clark Kent? - Yes.
My name is Rose Collins.
I need you to write a story.
Is something wrong?
It's my son Nicky.
There's been a terrible mistake.
- What kind of mistake? - This is Lois Lane, my partner.
You've both been writing about the kidnappings, haven't you?
Well, actually, I've been doing most of the..
Yes, we have.
Has your son been kidnapped, Mrs. Collins?
Well, shouldn't you be talking to the police?
I'm not supposed to tell them otherwise, Nicky will be..
I-it's okay. It's okay.
Here.
How can we help you?
I work for Mr. And Mrs. Mark Moskal.
- Mark Moskal, the developer? - Yes.
He's practically built every other building in Metropolis.
I take care of the house.
Nicky and I live on the estate.
He and their son Chris are both eight, and..
They always play together, and..
And the kidnapper took the wrong kid.
The note asks for five million dollars by tomorrow night.
The Moskals are en route from their safari
but all that money, how can I ask them?
'Could you write something?'
Tell the kidnapper he's made a mistake.
Please, help me.
Hmm.
So, this is the other half
I've heard so much about.
Bet this thing could pay my rent for three months.
More like a small home in the suburbs.
This is a Remington bronze.
Oh, hey, you must be Chris.
It's okay. They're gonna help us find Nicky.
My daddy's coming home soon. He'll take care of it.
I'm sure he would, but, uh, until he gets back
we're gonna see what we can do, okay?
"I have your son, if you want to see him alive again
"bring $5 million to Hobbs River Carnival
"at midnight tomorrow. Come alone.
No authorities, or the boy will be.."
Uh, So, you were with Nicky when this happened?
'Tell us what you saw.'
[sighs] A magic box..
...with, uh, stars and a moon painted on it.
- Do you remember anything else? - It was shiny.
Um, look, uh..
Nick got in, and then he disappeared.
That's all.
He may be blocking out something traumatic.
- 'What's going on here?' - Mom! Dad!
Christopher.
- Rose, are you alright? - Yes.
Mary Frances and I were worried about you.
- Who are you? - We're from the "Daily Planet."
Uh, Rose asked us to come by, and..
- The note said no authorities. - We haven't told the police.
Although I think we should, they could only help--
No. Absolutely not.
Please, you promised.
I intend to pay the ransom in full and get the boy back.
'And if the two of you do anything'
to jeopardize his safety--
Oh, believe us, Mr. Moskal
we wanna see Nick back safe and sound.
But we also wanna make sure that this doesn't keep happening
to children all over Metropolis.
That's not my problem right now.
I think we could use some time alone.
We'll take care of Rose and Nick.
Thank you very much for your concern.
Yes, I understand.
Thank you.
- Anything? - Stymied.
I hate that word. I hate that feeling.
The police won't discuss any of the other kidnappings
and the other victims' parents they wanna help
but they won't go on the record.
It's like knowing there's an answer
behind a door and not being able to unlock it.
- Being out of the loop. - Oh, it drives me crazy.
I think this calls for a little magic.
Voila.
- I'm not going to Cat's party. - It's for charity.
Besides, it could be our only lead.
- We haven't got a lead. - Well, sure we do.
Don't you remember what Chris Moskal said?
He saw a magic box
so maybe there's a magician involved.
That is not a lead. That's a desperate cry for help.
Don't you wanna help Rose?
Of course, but..
But what?
I hate magic, that's what.
How can you hate magic?
Aah!
Oh, this is way beyond the call of duty.
Abracadabra!
Princess Di have a garage sale?
Arthur sent a limo for me.
He's introducing me to his mother tonight.
Um, Perry and Jimmy are already inside.
Enjoy!
- You ready? - Do I have a choice?
Uh-uh.
Ooh!
Aw, this is bunk.
Let's go back to the Seance.
No, come on, wait. This is interesting.
(Dr. Novak) 'Still relaxed still listening'
to the sound of my voice.'
Now, raise your right hand.
Higher. Good.
Whenever you hear me say the words "thank you"
you'll lift your right hand just as you did.
When I count down slow and snap my fingers
you'll awake refreshed.
'Five, four, three, two, one.'
Let's have a nice round of applause
for this lovely young lady.
Thank you.
[chuckles] See, it works.
Oh, come on, Jimmy, don't be so naive.
The woman is an obvious plant.
A skeptic, ladies and gentlemen.
Perhaps you'll do us the favor of being our next subject.
[laughs] Oh, no.
Go on, chief. Get up there. Prove him wrong.
Alright, alright, but I'm warning you..
...don't be disappointed if nothing happens.
I'm a, uh, very strong-willed individual.
See the watch.
Only the watch.
Hear my voice.
Only my voice.
Breathe in..
...and out.
Relax.
When I count to five..
...you may close your eyes.
One, two
three, four, five.
'Excellent.'
The subject is ready.
Now all I need is a post-hypnotic suggestion.
- Anybody? - Yeah, I got one.
(male #1) 'And now it is time for a card trick.'
'You ought to move in a little bit closer, okay.'
Look, it's Darrin Romick the greatest illusionist alive.
- Now, how do you know that? - It says so right here.
Well, I'm not buying it.
Illusion, Clark, as in trick as in phony.
He made the Eiffel Tower disappear, Lois.
I mean, that does require some kind of talent.
Big deal. Mirrors, wires, trap doors.
They all have their little secrets.
- Oh, now I get it. - Get what?
- Why you don't like magic. - Oh, do tell.
It drives you crazy not to be in on the secret. Thank you.
You always have to know everything about everything.
That is not true. I like being surprised.
As long as I know about it in advance.
Classic control freak behavior.
Well, thank you, Dr. Freud.
Full disclosure, no stone left unturned.
I guess that's what makes you a great reporter.
You guess?
Life doesn't always have to go exactly according to plan, Lois.
That would be...boring.
Are you saying that my life is boring?
I'm saying it could use a little mystery
every once in a while, that's all.
And is that your card right there?
Ha! Oh, thank you, thank you.
And now for my last illusion, I will call again for assistance
from the lovely Constance.
Give it up.
I also need a, uh, a little bit of help from you all.
I want you, just, just to feel free to call out as we go along.
Just name, uh, an object in this room.
- A program. - Table! I heard table.
How about that one? Will that one do?
Grab your drinks, there. Hold this, would you, Skippy?
Constance, could you help the lovely couple
up here on stage, please?
I'd like you to name a..
...dead animal. Dead animal, anybody?
- Uh, what? No? - 'A rat!'
Oh, rat, I heard rat, and we are lucky
because there is a rat in the house.
Would everybody please check under their tables?
O-oh! I got a beat on it.
Here we go. Rat! We got it. We got it right here.
No, this is, this is mink, right?
Well, that's, that's close enough to rat for me.
Oh, it's a beautiful thing. Is this, uh.. Hey, you!
- Is this real fur? Oh, gee. - Yes. Yes, it is.
I've heard some people frown on that.
You know, they'll s-splatter paint and stuff like that.
'Constance, hold the coat for me. Thank you very much.'
One more thing we need, we need a live animal
just a live animal you'd likely see in a zoo, for instance.
- Elephant. - Giant panda
No, no, no. Giant panda. Too easy. Something hard.
- 'A cow! ' - Oh, cow! Cow!
Now you are challenging me. Constance!
Can we rustle up a Guernsey? Do it.
Okay, we have got a table with a wonderful couple
we have got a mink-cousin-of-rat coat
and we have Sarah the cow.
Come on! Give it up for Sarah.
Sarah, did you bring enough cud for all of us?
Okay, now I could not possibly know
what these objects were going to be.
There is no trap door large enough
to accommodate these items.
What I'm about to do is completely and utterly
impossible, unless, of course, you believe in magic.
All it takes is a little imagination and..
Clark, the moon and the stars
doesn't that look like the box the boy described to us?
It sure does.
To kill some time, maybe I'll have a, uh. cup of joe.
But I.. Oh, it's black. I need a little bit of milk in here.
Hey! Hey, Sarah, give it up, now. Give it up.
Ah, there you go. Mm-mm-mmm. Mmm-mmm.
Gone.
Thank you. Thank you so much, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you.
Well, you were right about one thing.
What's that?
We've got a lead.
(Moskal) I sent him away for safekeeping.
If the kidnapper finds out he made a mistake
I don't want Christopher to be in any danger.
Mr. Moskal, we understand but we need to know
more about that box he saw.
It's very important to the investigation.
I thought I made myself clear.
There is to be no investigation
either by the police or the "Daily Planet."
Phone, Mr. Moskal.
Thank you. Good-bye.
He's meeting the kidnapper with the money tonight.
Everything's gonna be okay.
I'm sure it will be.
(Jimmy) '"Herbert Ralston, owner of the four-star'
"Fitz-Ralston hotel chain has announced
"that he will convert all his facilities
into shelters for the homeless."
Something weird is going on here.
All these famous people are doing some crazy things.
Sounds like good gossip to me.
Another date with Chow?
This is getting pretty serious, Cat.
Seriously stifling.
Yes!
What happened to the new you?
The old me wanted out for a while.
I don't know how you regular girls do it.
Those clothes are like straitjackets.
What's Arthur Chow doing here?
- Did he see me? - That was almost too easy.
That was low..
...even for you.
Two o'clock, the magic club, Darrin Romick wasn't there,
but his assistant said she'd be glad to talk to us.
I don't think the great Romick is gonna be greatly cooperative.
Hey, let me come, too, maybe I can write
a side bar on your story.
Well, it's okay with us, Jimmy but I don't think
Perry will go for it.
I believe I have that covered.
- Mr. White, I got an idea. - Oh, what is it now, Olsen?
Let me go with Lois and Clark on that kidnapping story.
- Now, look, Jimmy-- - I'll bring my camera.
And maybe even write a side bar. What do you say, chief?
That's brilliant, Olsen.
What did I tell you?
I think things are finally gonna be
a little different around here.
This club was built over 40 years ago.
A group of magicians wanted a club just for themselves.
My father was a charter member.
It was a very secret society.
Even now it's only open to members and their guests.
We're here because of the kidnappings.
One of the intended victims
said something about a magic box.
And after we saw your show last night
we thought a magician might be involved.
- Someone from here? - Well, we're not sure yet.
So how does this box thing work anyway?
Well, it's a combination of distraction and..
(Dr. Novak) 'Genius.'
Darrin Romick is the greatest that ever lived
and I don't think he'd like having his secrets revealed.
Wouldn't you agree, Constance?
Yes, doctor.
So, how is our experiment going?
Oh, fine, fine.
- What experiment? - Oh, it's nothing, really.
A little post-hypnotic suggestion
we gave the young man's boss.
- You hypnotized Perry? - It worked, didn't it?
Now every time I say the word chief
the chief tells me that I'm brilliant.
Jimmy, that's terrible. Will it work if I say it?
(Dr. Novak) The suggestion is very precise.
Only Jimmy's voice will trigger the response.
- So Perry-- - Doesn't have to know.
Visitors aren't welcome here until after six o'clock.
- We're from the "Daily Planet." - How nice for you!
We think this box trick might have something to do
with the series of kidnappings.
Trick? Dogs do tricks.
I do illusions. You wanna see one?
- Uh, no, I-- - You're a reporter, right?
So you're really good at observation.
Let's see if I can trip you up a little bit.
Yeah, come right here. Got a deck of cards here.
When you see a black card, you will say coal.
When you see a red card, you will say fire.
Okay? Keep your wits about you now. Okay.
- Coal. - Oh, you're a natural.
- Coal. - Very good.
- 'Coal.' - Good.
Fire. Aah!
(Perry) 'So, what do we got?'
Only a theory.
After we left the magic club
I called the box trick manufacturer.
There were only two made with that specific
moon and stars design and they both
belong to Darrin Romick.
I think we have enough for a preliminary story.
What do you think...chief?
Absolutely not.
All you've got is speculation and you both know it.
- Well, so much for that. - Look at this.
- What's this, the Pope? - Yeah. At a Madonna concert.
Famous people are doing some strange things lately.
I think there's a story here.
- A story? - Yeah.
What do you say I write it...chief?
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
Like putty in my hands.
Jimmy, don't you think what you're doing is a bit unethical?
Oh, come on, it's not like I'm asking him to send me
to Tahiti or anything. This is strictly business.
Although a trip to Florida would be nice.
- Jimmy. - Forget I mentioned it.
So who's hungry? We got two hours to kill.
Until what?
Moskal's meeting the kidnapper at midnight.
I plan to be there.
I don't think that's such a good idea.
Why not?
Well, it's dangerous for one thing.
Since when has that stopped us?
Look, Lois, I don't think we should get in the way.
The best thing we can do is wait it out
and talk to Moskal afterwards.
- You're right. - I am?
Yeah. We should be adults about this.
There's no reason to get in the middle of it.
We'll just write the story after Rose's son
is returned safely home.
- I'm proud of you, Lois. - Thank you, Clark.
Okay, I'll meet you at the Moskal estate
first thing in the morning.
- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
- Are you feeling okay? - Get your camera.
I'm beginning to appreciate the office. It's freezing.
Shh! Just take the pictures, will you?
I'm here!
I'm alone!
I have the money!
Where's the boy?
Nicky? Nicky!
Nicky!
What have you done?
- Where's the boy? - He was never here.
- Keep shooting. - There's no light.
(male #2) See the watch only the watch.
Hear my voice, only my voice.
Your mind is clear your will is gone.
You will obey my commands when you hear this phrase
the moon and the stars.
Wrong will seem right to you
and you won't remember.
What's he doing?
I don't know.
(male #2) 'Get him, Superman.'
Superman! No!
Superman, it's Nick!
No, Superman, no! No, it's a mistake!
No! No, you're making a mistake! It's wrong!
- What the.. - Superman's been hypnotized?
Jimmy, you did it. You're on the front page again.
Yeah. I just wish I didn't make Superman look so bad.
Clark, I'm sorry we went out there without you last night.
- Is this really what happened? - Yeah.
Jimmy saw the whole thing, too.
- I don't understand. - Well..
You were just so adamant about not going.
I don't remember any of it.
Of course you don't. You weren't there.
Did you get enough sleep last night?
- You look kind of funny. - I-I'm fine...I think.
Are you sure that Superman was hypnotized last night?
I can't think of any other explanation for it.
He just gave the boy back to the kidnapper?
He clearly was not in control of what he was doing.
- It really worried me. - Yeah, me, too.
I just got off the phone with the chief of police.
He says there is no evidence left at the scene
and nothing in your photographs
have pointed to anyone except Superman.
But we all saw it, even Moskal.
Yeah, but Moskal's not talking.
'Now, look, I'm not telling you to drop the story.'
I believe you saw what you saw
but you've got to get me something concrete.
Great, then all we need is a signed confession
from the kidnapper, and we just turn it into the police chief.
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
[sighs] This is really, really starting to bug me.
Lois Lane.
Oh, that's great. We'll be right there.
That was Constance, she's going to tell us more
about the Magnificent Romick. Come on, let's get going.
You go ahead, I have someone else I wanna talk to.
Okay.
You can understand, can't you?
He can be very difficult sometimes.
This is completely off the record.
You're an anonymous source.
Darrin went through a real bad time about a year ago.
He'd run up a lot of debt and at the same time
he lost his big contract in Vegas.
- Gambling problem? - Big one.
The casino owner found out he'd been disguising himself
and using his skills to cheat at the table for years.
After that, he was financially wiped out.
Nobody wanted to hire him.
At least he didn't go to jail.
- But now he's back on top. - Yeah.
Things started to change about three months ago.
He was rich again.
I thought maybe he'd gone back to the gambling
but then he said it was all from some anonymous benefactor.
Or a series of kidnappings.
- You don't think that Darrin-- - That's exactly what I think.
What about hypnosis? Does he know how to do it?
Yeah, we do it in our act.
But y-you don't know anything for sure.
I mean, you don't have proof, do you?
Not yet.
But if he did it I'll find some sooner or later.
When I snap my fingers, you'll awake happy and safe.
Five, four, three, two, one.
- There. - Is it over?
Yes, my dear, and you did very well.
You may go to your mother now.
Thanks, Mrs. Thomas.
- So what do you think? - Definitely hypnosis.
Each one of them were given a powerful suggestion
to forget whatever happened while they were kidnapped
so powerful I can't reverse it. I can identify it.
Well, there has to be something here that can help us.
The only image a few of them keep remembering
is a night sky, specifically moon and stars.
- What did you say? - Moon and stars.
- Wrong is right. - Mr. Kent?
- Wrong is right. - CK!
CK, there's a rogue general in the Persian Gulf
about to launch a missile against the president's order.
Perry wants you..
C...CK?
There you go. Thanks.
Superman!
Wrong is right.
Superman, no!
Wrong is right.
No! I don't remember any of it.
I woke up in my bed in the suit.
That's it.
I didn't know what to do so I came here.
Do you really think that I could be
under some kind of hypnosis?
Well, son, the one thing we know about you
is that anything can happen.
Do you think that my brain
works the same as yours does?
Well, think about it, Clark.
You were raised to think like a man.
All your perceptions, all your values are human.
Just stands to reason you'd be as susceptible
to hypnosis as the next guy.
Yeah, but the consequences
are a little bit more disturbing.
I really could've hurt somebody today.
But, Clark, you didn't.
Maybe whatever makes you different from us
gives you the ability to fight off
any negative suggestions.
- But what if it doesn't? - Listen to me, Clark.
The only way you're ever going to be truly safe
is if you and Lois find this terrible person
before he makes you do anything worse.
Where have you been all day, Jimmy said you left
without saying anything.
I-I've been a little out of it.
Must be the flu coming on.
Constance told me that Romick's had a heavy infusion of cash
in the last three months and he's well-versed in hypnosis.
What about Dr. Novak or any other hypnotist for that matter?
I know it's Romick. I just can't prove it.
Oh, Clark, you should've seen it today.
Superman is completely out of control.
- It really scared me. - Yeah, me, too.
Romick has to be stopped before he can cause
any more trouble for Superman.
I'm gonna go backstage and see what I can find.
He'll be at least another 20 minutes.
And now, for my next amazement
I need a volunteer from the audience.
How about you, the lovely lady who's trying to leave?
Come right up here on the stage, would you please?
L-ladies and gentlemen, Lois lane
'from the "Daily Planet," huh?'
'So, come on. Miss lane, come on up here. Come on.'
We'll answer all your questions about magic. Come on.
Lois, wait, I--
What's he gonna do to me in front of all these people?
Lois Lane! Yes!
Right over here. Just, uh, step right up into the box.
A perfectly ordinary magic box.
You're not gonna, uh...change your mind, are you?
I don't think so.
And you might wanna lie down here.
...the box.
And now for the most dangerous trick in magic..
...the sword box.
You'll have to trust me on this. Ha-ha-ha!
You all set?
Lined up and the sword goes..
'Ah!'
'Through her body.'
All the way through
and out the other side.
And the second sword.
Uh!
And the last one
completely and utterly blindfolded.
'You are going to love this.'
The third sword, the final sword
the one we have all been waiting for.
'Right through the middle!'
'Third one is a charm!'
Ah! Aha!
[chuckles] Well, they just don't, uh..
They don't make 'em like they used to, I guess.
How about a nice round of applause for our assistant
the lovely Lois Lane?
And keep your eyes on her. Here we go.
(male #3) 'Ladies and gentlemen, Darrin Romick!'
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
Nick?
Where are we?
What's going on?
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
Wake up.
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
How long have you been here?
(man on TV) '...watching the magic channel.'
You're really giving TV a bad name.
(man on TV) 'You are watching..'
Oh, there must be a way out of here.
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
Well, don't worry, I-I'm a capable..
'...the magic channel.'
What was I..
I-I've got to, uh..
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
Lois?
Lois, you okay?
'You are watching the magic channel.'
Lois, look at me. Have you been drugged?
(man on TV) 'You are watching the magic channel.'
'You are watching..'
- Superman. - Superman.
- Where's my mom? - It's okay.
We'll get you to her as soon as we can.
'Who did this to you?'
I don't remember. Somebody made me watch the TV.
There's something weird about it.
(Superman) 'That's right. This tape is sending subliminal messages.'
My eyes work a little faster than yours
and I caught it when I glanced over.
Mind control.
Whoever watches this tape is programmed
to submit and wait for further instructions.
Now let's get out of here.
Look, that's the box I was in.
Well, at least we know there's nothing surprising
about this trick anymore.
[gasps] No, no surprises.
He must have figured out it was Romick and confronted him.
Where do you think you're going?
Sorry, Romick, this is one trick you're not gonna get away with.
[chuckles] What are you talking about?
Kidnappings, mass hypnosis, Dr. Novak.
We know all about it.
Kidnapping, hypnosis?
- You've made some mistake. - 'I'm afraid he's right.'
Darrin Romick never had an idea of his own in his entire life.
Constance, what've you done?
What I should've done a long time ago.
I'm in charge now.
The moon and the stars.
'It's astounding how little we know about the mind.'
Someone like me for instance
with only the rudimentary knowledge of hypnosis
that Dr. Novak taught me
can turn the world upside down
and have even you, Superman
at my whim.
- Fight. Fight it, Superman. - Relax, Darrin.
'You're under a very powerful suggestion.'
In fact, I bet you don't even remember
killing Dr. Novak for me, do you?
No.
Just like the queen doesn't remember
dancing in her fountain
or that general doesn't quite recall
wanting to fire that missile without authorization.
They were all test cases
but you, Superman
you turned out the best.
Now let's take care of our little friends, huh?
- Nick, the sword box. Get in. - Yes, ma'am.
I want you to close the lid and make sure the lock is secure.
And next, ladies and gentlemen
the magnificent Romick will perform
his last and most dangerous illusion.
'You see that big old ladder going all the way up the wall?'
'I want you to climb to the very top'
and then fly back down.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
(Constance) 'And now, Miss Lane'
for you, a death-defying stunt.
Over here, please.
'That's my girl.'
You're going to enjoy a nice swim.
Very good. Now climb in.
Superman, pull out the ladder.
Close the lid, and make sure the locks are tight.
Now turn on the water.
'Now wave good-bye.'
'It's time to deliver my message.'
Superman, you will have the honor
of activating my satellite
the Magic Channel, a 24-hour cable channel
going into homes all over the world.
And along with the entertainment
they'll receive my subliminal signals at no extra charge.
Anyone who watches will be at my complete disposal.
Now, go. It's already in orbit.
All you have to do is throw the broadcast switch.
(Darrin) Fight it, Superman.
(Clark) I really could've hurt somebody today.
But, Clark, you didn't.
Maybe whatever makes you different from us
gives you the ability to fight off
any negative suggestions.
(Martha) Listen to me, Clark.
The only way you're ever going to be truly safe
is for you and Lois to find this terrible person
before he makes you do anything worse.
(Darrin) Fight it, Superman.
[gasps] No!
- The ability to fight.. - You and Lois
(Darrin) Fight it, Superman.
I can fly!
No, you can't, but I can.
Superman, the others.
Are you alright?
- Are you alright? - What happened?
- You were hypnotized. - Oh, that's impossible, I..
If she tries it again, fight it. Romick was right.
We don't have to do anything we don't want to do.
(Constance) 'The moon and the stars command you to obey my voice.'
Fight it! Fight it!
You won't win, Superman.
Things aren't always what they seem.
'You may have super vision'
'but all it takes is a split second to be fooled.'
It's over, Constance..
...the satellite..
...the magic channel, everything.
(Constance) 'Perhaps, but I'm still the world's greatest magician.'
'Hello, Miss Lane.'
Darrin Romick was a penniless card hustler when I found him.
I taught him everything, everything my father taught me.
(Lois) 'Superman!'
No one wanted to see a female illusionist.
They didn't take me seriously.
'So I got myself a front man'
'who started to believe in his own success.'
All this because nobody wanted to see you
pull a rabbit out of a hat?
(Constance) There was a secret society that wouldn't let me in.
'Now I'm going to show 'em all what true illusion really is.'
(Superman) 'You had a great talent, Constance'
but you're the one who wasted it on revenge.
All it takes is a split second.
- You'll be alright? - I'll be fine.
(Nick) 'Mom!'
Oh! Oh! Mmm!
- I love you, mom. - Oh, I love you.
How can I ever thank you?
Well, you got a pretty tough kid, there.
He won't remember a thing. None of us do.
Bye, Nick. You take care of your mom now.
- Okay? Okay. - I will. Thanks.
Be sure to thank Superman for us, too.
Uh, we'll make sure he gets the message.
What happened? Arthur's mother didn't approve?
He married an exotic dancer.
Arthur Chow?
All that itchy, scratchy, high-necked wool
and he marries a woman
that can wave hello with her bellybutton.
That's too bad, 'cause I already had
your wedding present all picked out.
You did?
Set of personalized stationery
from the desk of Cat Chow.
[chuckles] Oh, God.
So that's it, huh, all this strange behavior
exhibited by famous people all over the world
was linked to Constance.
My angle, "Great minds sink alike."
- That's brilliant, Jimmy. - Alright, that's it!
I cannot stand this anymore! I get it! I learned my lesson.
If you don't think it's a good idea, just say so.
What the Sam Hill's he talking about?
- Uh, he means it, Jimmy. - No, you're just saying that.
You didn't even call him Chief.
You mean it?
Perry White never says anything
he doesn't mean.
When Dr. Novak was here I had him deprogrammed.
Oh! Way to go, CK.
So, still a skeptic?
A trick's a trick, no matter how big or small.
Once you figure it out, it's not magic anymore.
So there's no magic in the world?
- Not even just a little? - No.
- Close your eyes. - What?
Just do it.
Now count to three.
One, two, three.
How did you..
If I told you, then it wouldn't be magic.