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S4·E12 Criss Angel Is a Douchebag

Aired January 22, 2009

Synopsis

Aging magician The Incredible Jay performs the dangerous Table of Death trick and emerges unscathed. Jay cheated the Grim Reaper, but one of his rivals didn't. He checked out while Jay was doing his act.

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Episode recap

This episode of Supernatural revolves around a magician known as The Incredible Jay. He performs a trick called the Table of Death, which involves a high-risk stunt. Jay emerges unscathed, but one of his rivals does not. The rival's death is attributed to the Grim Reaper, who is said to have been cheated by Jay's performance.

The Winchester brothers are introduced to Jay's act, and they become aware of the rivalry between Jay and another magician. The brothers' involvement in the situation is not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis, but it is implied that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the rival magician's death.

The episode's title, "Criss Angel Is a Douchebag," suggests that the magician Criss Angel may be involved in the story, but this is not explicitly confirmed in the synopsis. The title may be a reference to the rivalry between Jay and another magician, or it could be a humorous aside that is not relevant to the plot.

The episode's focus on the world of magic and the rivalry between magicians adds a unique element to the Supernatural series. The show's typical blend of horror and the supernatural is tempered by the more lighthearted and comedic tone of the magician's world. The episode's themes and plot points are not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis, but they are likely to be explored in more detail in the episode itself.

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