The Magician (1973)
S01E05 Ovation for Murder
Episode Overview
While preparing for a charity show at the Los Angeles County Fair, Tony Blake witnesses a man being violently attacked by two assailants. He rushes to the rescue in his Corvette and learns that the victim, Albie Allikolos, is a horse breeder whose prized horse was recently injured by an unknown assailant. Later that evening, at an outdoor gathering hosted by Albie, Tony is shocked to see him shoot a creditor during an intense confrontation. Believing Albie has been set up, Tony dives into the investigation, uncovering a complex criminal operation in horse racing that puts his own life at risk.