Question 1

Why is this Columbo episode significant for the series?

Accepted Answer

It's the first new episode in a decade, and the first to air under The ABC Mystery Movie (1989).

Question 2

Which real-life magician inspired a character's poster in the episode?

Accepted Answer

The Amazing Randi (James Randi), a magician turned skeptic, is the model for Max Dyson, and his poster appears on Max's workshop wall.

Question 3

What is the Annemann Institute an homage to?

Accepted Answer

It's named after Theodore 'Theo' Annemann, a famous American magician known for mentalism.

Question 4

How old was Peter Falk when he returned as Columbo in this episode?

Accepted Answer

He was 61 and wore dentures for the role.

Question 5

What inconsistency exists with Columbo's claim about the guillotine trick?

Accepted Answer

Columbo says he's never seen it, but in Now You See Him (1976), a smaller version was demonstrated to him.

Columbo: Columbo Goes to the Guillotine

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