Poof, You're Dead

Episode aired Jan 10, 2011
TV-PG
43m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

1.5K

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Dan Castellaneta, Carrie Genzel, Gilles Marini, and Natalie Cohen in Castle (2009)

Comedy Crime Drama Mystery Romance

When the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their ... Read allWhen the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle and Beckett meet master... Read allWhen the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle and Beckett meet master magician Tobias Strange.

Director
- Millicent Shelton
Writers
- Andrew W. Marlowe
- Terri Edda Miller
Stars

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IMDb RATING

8.1/10

1.5K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Millicent Shelton
Writers
- Andrew W. Marlowe
- Terri Edda Miller
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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10celticladydi

Good-looking guest stars!

I love this episode so much because of the very attractive men who were in it! They played Zalman/Edward, Chuck Russell, and Tobias Strange. The story itself was also creative, with the usual twists and turns of "who would have wanted the victim dead?" In addition there were some personal relationships involving several major characters that were surprising, so I won't give any spoilers here. But it's always interesting to see the characters' personal lives outside of the homicide story that is unfolding.

And whenever I see this episode, it always makes me sad that Chad Boseman died so young. He is missed.

Trivia
Beckett's "magic trick" with ice cubes is mentioned again in "Scared to Death (2013)".

Goofs
Beckett states the magician's warehouse is located in the Bronx, at the end of the subway line. Notwithstanding she did not state which subway line, when she and Castle arrive at the warehouse, it is on the East River, and the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline are in the background. You cannot see the Brooklyn Bridge from anywhere in the Bronx, especially the last subway stop.

Quotes
Richard Castle: The murder is here? At Drake's Magic Show?
Kate Beckett: Yep.
Richard Castle: I've been coming here since I was 13 years old. This place is a paradise for boys. Whoopee cushions, magic tricks, fake vomit.
Kate Beckett: It's not just for boys, Castle. My grandfather was an amateur magician, and I used to come here almost every Sunday afternoon when I was that age, too.
Richard Castle: [chuckles] Never picked you for a magic fan. You know any good tricks?
Kate Beckett: I do this one thing. With ice cubes.