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Titre en VO : Illusions of Grandeur
Diffusion US : 24/01/94
Diffusion FR : 07/06/94
Des enfants de riches sont kidnappés et quand ils reviennent, ils ne se souviennent de rien. Grâce aux témoignages d’un petit qui a été témoin d’une disparition, Lois et Clark découvrent que le criminel serait peut-être un illusionniste.
Malheureusement, Superman est hypnotisé tout comme les enfants. Il croit que « le mal c’est le bien ».
Lois réussit à découvrir que c’est Une criminelle : la fille d’un grand magicien.
Malheureusement, ils sont tous hypnotisés par elle. Durant son vol, le superhéros résiste à la manipulation, il revient sur Terre et libère les autres. La magicienne Constance est arrêtée.
Note de l'épisode : 7/10
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Titre VO
Illusions of Grandeur
Titre VF
La folie des grandeurs
Première diffusion
24.01.1994
Première diffusion en France
07.06.1994
LOIS & CLARK
The New Adventures of Superman
"Illusions of Grandeur"
Written by: THANIA ST. JOHN
Directed by: MICHAEL WATKINS
_CAST_
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN
LOIS LANE
PERRY WHITE
JIMMY OLSEN
CAT GRANT
MARTHA KENT
JONATHAN KENT
DARREN RONICK
CONSTANCE
DR. ANDRE NOVAK
ROSE COLLINS
NICK COLLINS
MR. MOSKAL
MRS. MOSKAL
CHRIS MOSKAL
GIRL *
_LOCATIONS_
_INTERIORS_: _EXTERIORS_:
Daily Planet Daily Planet
The Pit
Conference Room Hobs River Carnival *
Newswire Station
Metropolis Sky
*
Magic Mansion
Magic Mansion Entrance
Main Room Roof
Backstage
Hypnosis Room Moskal Estate
Underground chamber
Hall of Mirrors Smallville Pier *
Flower Shop *
_TEASER_
FADE IN:
1 EXT. METROPOLIS SKY - (DAY #1) 1
SUPERMAN flies over the city, a pleasure trip. The sun is
warm, the clouds are high. He rolls over on his back,
tucks his arms under his head and closes his eyes, soaking
in the rays. A nice, relaxing... WHOOSH! SCREECH! *
HONK, HONK! A flock of geese sends him tumbling for a *
moment. He regains his flying stance. *
SUPERMAN
So much for a nice Sunday fly.
He does a somersault and takes off.
2 EXT. ESTATE - DAY 2
We hear the faint HONK of the geese. Two six-year-old*
boys, NICK and CHRIS, sprint across a lawn and into the
woods, laughing. They reach a huge tree, and Nick tags it
a second before Chris.
NICK
I'm faster than a speeding bullet!
CHRIS
No way.
They both collapse, out of breath.
NICK
Okay. But I'm faster than _you_.
And stronger, too.
CHRIS
No way!
They wrestle playfully in the dirt, rolling farther down
the path. They see something.
CHRIS (Cont'd)
What is it?
NICK
How should I know.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 2.
2 CONTINUED: 2
They get up and slowly walk over to a large, shiny box,
about the size of a trunk. On it is a big, sparkling.
moon, surrounded by glittering stars and a message.
CHRIS
'Open the lid and step inside, and
you'll go on a magic ride.'
NICK
Maybe your dad sent it from his
trip.
CHRIS
Yeah, cool.
Nick opens the lid. It's empty.
NICK
You wanna get in? Or are you
scared?
CHRIS
Aren't you?
NICK
No way.
He climbs inside the box and waits.
NICK (Cont'd)
Nothing's happening.
CHRIS
Maybe you have to close it.
NICK
Okay.
The lid comes down. Chris watches. Nothing.
CHRIS
Do you feel anything?
No answer.
CHRIS (Cont'd)
Nick? Hey, Nick!
Chris re-opens the box, but to his amazement Nick has
vanished. Chris searches around the box then gets
worried. He runs back to the big house as fast as he can.
FADE OUT.
_END TEASER_
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 3.
_ACT ONE_
FADE IN:
3 INT. DAILY PLANET - NEWSWIRE STATION - (DAY #2) 3
JIMMY reads a story as it comes over the wire. He smiles,
rips it off and runs excitedly towards the...
4 CONFERENCE ROOM 4
...where PERRY is just entering. LOIS, CLARK and other
staff members are already waiting.
JIMMY
Chief! I got a good one.
PERRY
Now son, I told you you'd get an
assignment when the time is right.
JIMMY
(pitching)
The Queen of England, in the middle
of a State dinner, walks out into
the garden and starts dancing in a
fountain with one of her
Beefeaters. My angle: 'A Royal Cry
for Help.'
PERRY
Come on, Olsen. This is a
newspaper, not a check-out rag.
The Queen's peccadillos after a few
too many port sherries is not my
idea of a 'good one.'
JIMMY
(dejected)
Yes, sir.
PERRY
Now, how're the real stories
coming?
Clark sees how disappointed Jimmy is as Lois answers.
LOIS
Still no leads on those
kidnappings. Seven wealthy
children were 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.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 4.
4 CONTINUED: 4
CLARK
We tried to interview the parents
but we're talking very high profile
here. CEO's, rock stars,
politicians, no one wants the
publicity because their kids are
involved.
PERRY
I can understand that but we need a
good story. How many more times *
can we say there's no new
information?
CAT enters hurriedly, wearing a very conservative navy
blue suit, buttoned up to her chin. Her hair is stylishly
coiffed in a bun. Very un-Cat-like. Everyone is stunned.
CAT
Sorry I'm late.
LOIS
Yeah. Halloween was a few months
ago.
PERRY
Did someone... pass on? *
CAT
Can't a girl get dressed up without
sending out a press release?
CLARK
I think you look very nice.
CAT
Thank you, Clark.
JIMMY
Kinda like a librarian fantasy I
had once...
LOIS
(not buying)
Okay. Who is he? You never do
anything this drastic unless
there's a man involved.
CAT
(proudly)
As a matter of fact, I happen to be
having lunch with Arthur Chow this
afternoon.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 4A.
4 CONTINUED: 2 4
JIMMY
Whoa. He's even richer than Lex
Luthor, isn't he?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 5.
4 CONTINUED: 3 4
CAT
(gloating)
Second richest man in the world.
LOIS
(non-plussed)
But not as handsome as Lex.
CAT
We're on the same charity committee
together and we're going over some
last minute details for tomorrow
night's "Magic of the Night" ball *
which I hope you're all planning to
attend.
CLARK
Arthur Chow. Isn't he a little...
conservative for you?
CAT
He and I have a lot in common.
LOIS
You mean those little green pieces
of paper with dead presidents on
them?
CAT
Exactly.
PERRY
Now wait a second. You're going to
bamboozle this guy into thinking
you're a straight arrow?
CAT
That's my plan.
PERRY
(grinning)
Heaven help him. Now, who's up
next? Biederman, how about that
piece you were doing on Attention
Deficit Disorder? Sounds like a
real nineties disease. Biederman?
You listening?
Over Perry's speech, a woman has entered the news room and
taken a seat at Clark's desk with her back to the
conference room. Clark uses his _SUPER HEARING_ -- she's
CRYING softly. Lois looks as we FOLLOW Clark out to...
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 6.
5 HIS DESK 5
The woman is in her late thirties and she wears a
uniform-type dress. This is ROSE COLLINS.
CLARK
Can I help you?
ROSE
Clark Kent?
CLARK
Yes.
ROSE
My name is Rose Collins. I need
you to write a story.
Clark offers her a tissue.
CLARK
Is there something wrong?
ROSE
It's Nicky, my little boy.
Someone's made a terrible mistake.
Lois' curiosity has brought her out.
LOIS
What kind of mistake?
CLARK
This is Lois Lane. My partner.
ROSE
You've both been writing about the
kidnappings, haven't you?
LOIS
Well, I've really done most...
(off his look)
Yes, we have.
CLARK
Has your son been kidnapped, Mrs.
Collins?
She nods and begins to cry.
CLARK (Cont'd)
Shouldn't you be talking to the
police?
ROSE
I'm not supposed to tell them or
Nicky will be...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 7.
5 CONTINUED: 5
She can't say it out loud.
CLARK
It's okay, it's okay.
LOIS
How can we help you?
ROSE
I work for Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Moskal.
LOIS
Mark Moskal the developer? *
ROSE
Yes.
LOIS
He's practically built every other
building in Metropolis.
ROSE
I take care of their house. Nicky *
and I live on the estate. He and *
their son Chris are both six and
they always play together and...
She can't go on.
CLARK
And the kidnapper took the wrong
kid.
ROSE
The note asks for five million
dollars by tomorrow night. The
Moskals 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.
Lois and Clark just look at each other.
CUT TO:
6 EXT. MOSKAL ESTATE - DAY 6
Lois and Clark walk around a beautiful back yard. Lois is
scoping things out.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 8.
6 CONTINUED: 6
LOIS
So... this is the other half that
I've heard so much about.
She picks up a small sculpture. *
LOIS (Cont'd)
I'll bet this could pay my rent for
a few months.
CLARK
More like a small home in the
suburbs. It's a Remington bronze. *
She quickly puts it down as Rose comes out with the note, *
accompanied by Chris.
CLARK (Cont'd)
Hey, you must be Chris.
Chris just nods. He's a little scared.
ROSE
It's okay. They're going to help
us find Nicky.
CHRIS
My daddy is coming home and he'll
take care of it.
CLARK
I know he will. But until he comes
back we're going to see what we can
do.
Lois reads the note.
LOIS
'I have your son. If you want to
see him alive again, bring five
million dollars to Hobs River
Carnival at midnight tomorrow.
Come alone. No authorities or the
boy will be...'
She stops, looking at Rose and Chris. Clark reads the
rest to himself. Lois goes over to Chris.
LOIS (Cont'd)
You were with Nick when this
happened.
Chris nods.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 9.
6 CONTINUED: 2 6
LOIS (Cont'd)
Tell us what you saw. *
CHRIS
A magic box, with a moon and stars.
Lois looks to Rose.
ROSE
He has a pretty active imagination.
LOIS
What did it look like?
CHRIS
Shiny. Nick got in then he
disappeared. That's all.
Clark confers with her.
CLARK
(quietly)
He might be blocking out something
traumatic.
MR. MOSKAL (O.S.)
What's going on here?
They turn to find MR. and MRS. MOSKAL coming out of the *
house, looking tired and worried. *
MRS. MOSKAL
Christopher!
The boy rushes into his mother's arms. Mr. Moskal joins
them for a brief reunion, then back to matters at hand.
MR. MOSKAL
Rose, are you all right? Mary
Frances and I were so worried.
Mrs. Moskal goes over and hugs Rose. Mr. Moskal eyes Lois
and Clark.
MR. MOSKAL (Cont'd)
Who are you?
CLARK
We're from the Daily Planet. Rose
asked us --
MR. MOSKAL
The note said no authorities.
LOIS
We haven't told the police.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 10.
6 CONTINUED: 3 6
CLARK
Although I think we should. They
can only help and --
MR. MOSKAL
No, absolutely not.
ROSE
(to Lois and Clark)
Please, you promised.
MR. MOSKAL
I intend to pay the ransom in full
and get the boy back and if the two
of you do anything to jeopardize
the safety of --
LOIS
Believe me, Mr. Moskal, we want to
see Nick back safe and sound.
CLARK
But we also want to make sure this
doesn't keep happening to children
all over Metropolis.
MR. MOSKAL
(angrily)
That's not my problem right now.
MRS. MOSKAL
I think we could use some time
alone right now. We'll take care
of Rose and Nick, but thank you for
your concern.
Lois and Clark look to Rose, who seems to agree. There's
nothing left to do.
CUT TO:
7 INT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 7
Lois sits at her desk wrapping up a call.
LOIS
Yes. I understand. Thank you.
She hangs up and Clark walks over.
LOIS (Cont'd)
Anything?
CLARK
Stymied.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 11-11A.
7 CONTINUED: 7
LOIS
I hate that word and I hate that
feeling.
CLARK
The police won't discuss any of the
other kidnappings and the other
victim's parents want to help but
won't go on the record.
LOIS
It's like knowing there's an answer
behind a door but not being able to
unlock it.
CLARK
(understanding)
Being out of the loop.
LOIS
Drives me crazy.
CLARK
I think this calls for a little
magic.
Clark produces the invitation to Cat's charity party.
LOIS
I am _not_ going to Cat's party. *
CLARK
It's for charity. Besides, it
could be our only lead.
LOIS
We don't have a lead.
CLARK
Sure we do. Don't you remember
what Chris Moskal said? He saw a
magic box. Maybe a magician's
involved.
LOIS
That's not a lead, that's a
desperate cry for help.
CLARK
Don't you want to help Rose?
LOIS
Yes, of course, but --
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) White Rev. 12/9/93 12.
7 CONTINUED: 2 7
CLARK
But, what?
CUT TO:
8 EXT. MAGIC CLUB - (NIGHT #2) 8
A banner reads "The Magic of the Night Ball." A valet
parking attendant opens the door of a taxi and Lois and
Clark step out.
LOIS
I hate magic, that's what.
CLARK
How can you hate magic?
A Magic Mime comes up to Lois, practically accosting her
with several tricks in a row, ending with a dove flapping
around in her face. She looks at Clark.
LOIS
This is beyond the call of duty.
Cat comes up to them, dressed conservatively once again.
CAT
Abra-cadabra.
LOIS
Well, you're a regular girl next *
door. *
CAT
Arthur's going to introduce me to *
his mother. Perry and Jimmy are *
already inside. Enjoy. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) White Rev. 12/9/93 13.
8 CONTINUED: 8
She leaves. Clark offers Lois his arm.
CLARK
You ready? *
LOIS
Do I have a choice?
They enter.
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 14.
9 OMITTED 9
10 INT. MAGIC CLUB - HYPNOSIS ROOM 10*
Perry and Jimmy wander in during the demonstration.
PERRY
Aw, this is bunk. Let's go back to
the seance.
JIMMY
No, wait. This is interesting.
DR. ANDRE NOVAK has a subject under hypnosis.
DR. NOVAK
Still relaxed, still listening to
the sound of my voice. Now lift
your right hand.
The subject obeys.
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
Higher. Good. Whenever you hear
me say the words 'thank you' you
will raise your hand over your head
like you just did. When I count
down and snap my fingers, you will
awake refreshed. Five, four,
three, two, one.
He SNAPS. The subject opens her eyes.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 15.
10 CONTINUED 10
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
Let's hear a nice round of applause
for the lady. Thank you.
Right an cue, she raises her hand high above her head for
no good reason. The audience laughs and applauds.
JIMMY
See? It works.
PERRY
Jimmy, don't be naive. That woman
was an obvious plant.
DR. NOVAK
(overhearing)
A skeptic, ladies and gentlemen.
Perhaps you would do us the favor
of being my next subject.
The audience claps.
PERRY
No, not me.
JIMMY
Go ahead, chief. Prove him wrong.
Dr. Novak escorts a reluctant Perry to the hypnosis chair
and brings out a pocket watch.
PERRY
Don't be disappointed if nothing
happens. I'm a very strong-willed
individual.
Dr. Novak dangles the watch in front of Perry's eyes.
DR. NOVAK
See the watch, only the watch.
Hear my voice, only my voice.
Breath and relax, in and out. When
I count to five you will close your
eyes. One, two, three, four, five.
Sure enough, Perry's eyes close. Jimmy can't believe it.
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
Excellent. The subject is now
ready. All I need now is a
post-hypnotic suggestion. Anybody?
Jimmy raises his hand.
JIMMY
Yeah, I've got one
Off his mischievous look we go to the...
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 16.
11 MAIN SHOWROOM 11
... where Lois and Clark have just entered. They stand
near the back and watch the action on stage.
CLARK
Look, it's Darren Romick, the
greatest illusionist alive.
LOIS
Now, how did you know that? *
CLARK
(points to program) *
It says so right here. *
LOIS
Well, I'm not buying it. *
Illusion, Clark, as in trick, as *
in phony.
CLARK
Lois, he made the Eiffel Tower
disappear. That does require some
kind of talent.
LOIS
Big deal. Wires, mirrors, trap
doors. They all have their little
secrets.
CLARK
Oh. Now I get it.
LOIS
Get what?
CLARK
Why you don't like magic. Or
masquerades.
LOIS
Oh, do tell.
CLARK
It drives you crazy not to be in on
the secret. You always have to
know everything about everything.
LOIS
That's not true, I love to be
surprised.
(beat)
As long as I know about it in
advance.
CLARK
Classic control freak behavior.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 17.
11 CONTINUED: 11
LOIS
Well, thank you Dr. Freud.
CLARK
Full disclosure, no stone left
unturned. That's what makes you a
good reporter, I guess.
LOIS
You guess?
CLARK
Life doesn't always have to go
according to plan, Lois. That
would be boring.
LOIS
Are you saying my life is boring?
CLARK
I'm saying it could use a little
mystery every once in a while,
that's all.
We hear applause and astonished OOOOHS and AAAAAHS from
the audience as an illusion concludes. A DRUM ROLL turns
their attention to the stage where we see DARREN ROMICK
for the first time. A handsome magician with a flair for
the dramatic, he has the audience in the palm of his hand.
ROMICK
Thank you, ladies and gentlemen.
And now, for my final illusion I
shall be calling, once again, on
assistance from the lovely
Constance.
A young woman comes on stage, wearing traditional
magician's assistant garb. This is CONSTANCE.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
I'm going to need some help from
the audience on this one, too.
Feel free to call out as we go
along. Now first, we're going to
need an object from right here in *
this room. Anyone? *
Several people call things out.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
I heard table. How about that one *
right there? *
He heads for a table near the stage and picks it right up *
from under two surprised people, drinks and all *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 17A.
11 CONTINUED: 2 11
ROMICK (Cont'd)
You don't mind, do you? In fact, *
why don't the two of you just *
bring your chairs and sit right up *
here on stage. Constance? Help *
the lovely couple, would you? *
They follow him on stage. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Okay, next I need a dead animal. *
The audience reacts appropriately. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Did I hear rat? *
More disgusted noises from the crowd as Romick walks *
among them again, searching. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
We must have a special telepathy *
tonight folks because I there's *
one in here somewhere. Could you
all just check under your tables *
please? Oh! Okay, here's one. *
It's not a rat but it's close. *
He picks up a woman's full-length mink coat from off the *
back of her chair. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Mink, right? You don't mind if I *
borrow it for a few minutes, do *
you? Great. *
Constance brings out a coat rack from backstage and *
places the mink on it as Romick continues from on stage. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Real fur? *
He shakes his head. *
ROMICK (Cont'd) *
You know, some people can get
really militant about that. I *
hear they splatter paint all over *
these things. *
Romick takes a spray can and makes a big red "X" on the *
coat. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 18.
11 CONTINUED: 3 11
ROMICK (Cont'd)
You're not worried are you? I *
mean, it's only a trick, right? *
Boy, are you naive. Next, I need *
a _live_ animal. Okay, a live
animal that you'd like to see at a *
zoo. *
We hear "kangaroo, elephant, hippopotamus, giant panda." *
Romick sighs.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Great Panda, too easy. Oh, oh, *
did I hear cow? Now you're *
challenging me. Constance, any *
chance of a Gernsey? *
Constance brings in a cow. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
What do you know?! Telepathy *
folks. Now, clearly I have no *
control over these items. There
has been no prearrangement and
surely no trap door can possibly
accommodate all of them at once, so
what I'm about to do is... truly
impossible. Unless, of course, you
believe in magic.
A giant box with a moon and stars on it comes down from
the ceiling. Romick guides it over the objects.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
All it takes is a little
imagination.
He and Constance spin the box around while Lois and Clark
watch.
LOIS
Clark, look at that box. Isn't
that what Rose's son described to
us?
CLARK
Sure looks like it.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Pink Rev. 12/1/93 19.
11 CONTINUED: 4 11
ROMICK
Now, you're thinking, he's using
this time to get them out.
Romick opens one side -- the orangutan is still there. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
If he were really good, they'd be
gone in an instant!
Suddenly, there is a FLASH of light and a cloud of smoke.
Romick sends the cover flying back up and, voila,
everything has disappeared. More OOOHS and AAAHS and
APPLAUSE from the audience.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
And that, my friends, is the
mystery of the magic box.
The audience goes wild as Romick takes his bows.
LOIS
Well, you were right about one
thing.
CLARK
What's that?
LOIS
We've got a lead.
Off their pensive faces.
FADE OUT:
_END ACT ONE_
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Pink Rev. 12/1/93 20.
_ACT TWO_
FADE IN:
12 EXT. MOSKAL ESTATE - (DAY #3) 12
Lois and Clark are with Moskal once again.
MR. MOSKAL
I've sent him away for safekeeping.
If the kidnapper finds out he's
made a mistake I don't want
Christopher in danger.
LOIS
We can understand that, Mr. Moskal,
but we need to know more about that
box he saw. It's very important to
the investigation.
MR. MOSKAL
I thought I made myself clear.
There is to be no investigation
either by the police or the Daily
Planet.
Rose approaches.
ROSE
Phone, Mr. Moskal.
MR. MOSKAL
Thank you. Please show them out.
She waits until he's back in the house before she speaks.
ROSE
He's meeting the kidnapper with the
money tonight. Everything's going
to be okay.
CLARK
(thinking)
I'm sure it will be.
CUT TO:
13 INT. DAILY PLANET - NEWSWIRE STATION - DAY 13
A steady stream of paper collects at the floor as a pair
of heels enters the frame. We PAN up to discover Cat *
reading a newswire story over Jimmy's shoulder, still *
dressed like a school marm. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 21.
13 CONTINUED: 13
JIMMY
Herbert Ralston, owner of the
four-star Fitz-Ralston Hotel chain
has announced he will convert all
his facilities into shelters for
the homeless. Something weird is
going on. All these famous people
doing crazy things.
CAT
Sounds like good gossip to me.
She tears off the section she needs and heads for her desk
as Jimmy follows.
JIMMY
Another date with Chow? This is
getting pretty serious.
CAT
Seriously stifling.
With one tug her staid clothing breaks away, revealing
another revealing Cat outfit underneath. Jimmy approves
as they pass Lois at her desk.
LOIS
What happened to the new you? *
CAT
The old me wanted out for awhile. *
I don't know how you regular girls
do it. Those clothes are like
straight jackets.
Lois looks behind Cat for a moment.
LOIS
What's Arthur Chow doing here?
Cat panics. She drops to her hands and knees.
CAT
Where? Did he see me?
LOIS
(smiling)
That was almost too easy.
Cat realizes she's been tricked. She stands.
CAT
And that was low. Even for you.
She leaves them as Clark comes over.
(CONTINUED)
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13 CONTINUED: 2 13
CLARK
Two o'clock, Magic Club. Darren *
Romick wasn't there but his
assistant said she'd be glad to
talk to us.
LOIS
Somehow I don't think the Great
Romick is going to be greatly
cooperative.
JIMMY
Let me come, too. Maybe I could
write a side bar on your story.
LOIS
It'd be okay with us, Jimmy, but I
don't think Perry'll go for it.
JIMMY
I believe I have that covered.
He spots Perry heading toward them.
JIMMY (Cont'd)
Mr. White! I've got an idea.
PERRY
What is it now, Olsen?
JIMMY
Why don't I help Clark and Lois on
this kidnapping story?
PERRY
Now, Jimmy...
JIMMY
I'll bring my camera and maybe even
write a side bar. What do you
think...
(pointedly)
_Chief_?
Jimmy waits expectantly. Without missing a beat, Perry
answers.
PERRY
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
Perry gives a "where did that come from" look, then he
leaves. Lois and Clark are surprised. Jimmy beams.
(CONTINUED)
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13 CONTINUED: 3 13
JIMMY
What did I tell you? I think
things are finally going to be
different around here.
CUT TO:
14 INT. MAGIC CLUB SHOWROOM - DAY 14
Constance talks with Lois, Clark and Jimmy.
CONSTANCE
This place was built over forty
years ago. A group of magicians
wanted a club far themselves. My
father was a charter member. It
was a very secret society. Even
now it's only open to members and
their guests.
CLARK
We're here because of the
kidnappings. One of the intended *
victims said something about a *
magic box. When we saw your trick *
last night, it made us think a *
magician may be involved. *
CONSTANCE
Someone from here?
LOIS
(guarded) *
We're not sure yet. *
(eager) *
So, this box thing, tell us how it *
works. *
(CONTINUED)
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14 CONTINUED: 14
CONSTANCE
Well, it's a combination of
distraction ......
DR. NOVAK (0.S.)
Genius.
They turn to find Dr. Novak, the hypnotist.
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
Darren Romick is the greatest that
ever lived, and I don't think he'd
appreciate having his secrets
revealed. Wouldn't you agree,
Constance?
CONSTANCE
Yes, Doctor.
She leaves.
DR. NOVAK
So, how is our experiment going? *
JIMMY
(downplaying)
Uh, fine. Just fine.
(CONTINUED)
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14 CONTINUED: 2 14
LOIS
What experiment?
JIMMY
It's nothing...
DR. NOVAK
Just a small post-hypnotic
suggestion we gave to this young
man's boss.
CLARK
You hypnotized Perry?
JIMMY
It worked, didn't it? Every time I
say the word 'Chief,' the Chief
tells me I'm brilliant.
LOIS
Jimmy, that's terrible. Will it
work if I say it?
DR. NOVAK
The suggestion was very precise. *
Only Jimmy's voice will trigger *
the response. *
CLARK
So Perry doesn't --
JIMMY
-- have to know. *
Romick appears.
(CONTINUED)
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14 CONTINUED: 3 14
ROMICK
I believe guests are only welcome
after six, Dr. Novak.
CLARK
We're from the Daily Planet.
LOIS
We think your box trick is linked
to a series of kidnappings.
ROMICK
Dogs do tricks. I create
illusions. Would you like to see *
one? *
LOIS
No, I... *
He takes out a deck of cards. *
ROMICK
When you see a black card, say *
'coal.' When you see a red one *
say 'fire.' Ready? *
LOIS
Coal... Coal... Fire. *
And he does. The deck sprays right into her face. *
ROMICK
Sorry we can't help you. *
There is a flash of light and a puff of smoke and Romick
is gone. They look around. So is Dr. Novak.
PERRY
(prelap)
So, what've you got?
CUT TO:
15 INT. DAILY PLANET - (NIGHT #3) 15
Lois, Clark and Perry are at Clark's desk. It's late.
Most everybody else is gone.
LOIS
Only a theory.
CLARK
After we left the Magic Club I
called the box trick manufacturer.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
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15 CONTINUED: 15
CLARK
There were only two made with that
specific moon and stars design and
they both belong to Darren Romick.
LOIS
I think we've got enough for a
preliminary article. What do you
think...
(testing)
... _Chief_?
Lois and Clark study his reaction.
PERRY
Absolutely not! All you've got is
speculation and you both know it.
He heads off.
LOIS
Well, so much for that.
Jimmy rushes up to him and hands him a photo.
JIMMY
Look at this.
(CONTINUED)
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15 CONTINUED: 15
PERRY
It's the Pope.
JIMMY
Yeah. At a _Madonna_ concert.
Famous people are acting really
strange lately. I think there' s a
story here. Whaddya say I write
it, _Chief_?
Right on cue.
PERRY
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
Perry looks slightly perplexed again as he leaves.
JIMMY
Putty in my hands.
CLARK
Jimmy, don't you think what you're
doing is a little... unethical?
JIMMY
Hey, it's not like I'm asking him
to send me to Tahiti or anything
This is strictly business.
Although, a weekend in Florida
would be nice...
LOIS
Jimmy...
JIMMY
Forget I mentioned it.
LOIS
So, who's hungry? We've only got
two hours.
JIMMY
Until what?
LOIS
Moskal meets the kidnapper at
midnight. I plan to be there.
CLARK
I don't think that's such a good
idea.
LOIS
Why not?
(CONTINUED)
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15 CONTINUED: 2 15
CLARK
It's dangerous, for one thing.
LOIS
When has that ever stopped us?
CLARK
I don't think we should get in the
way. The best thing to do is wait
it out and talk to Moskal
afterwards.
LOIS
(beat)
You're right.
CLARK
(expecting an argument)
I am?
LOIS
Yes. We should be adult about
this. There's no reason to get in
the middle of it. We'll write the
story when Rose's son is safely
returned home.
CLARK
I'm proud of you, Lois.
LOIS
Thank you, Clark.
He puts on his coat and checks his watch.
CLARK
I'll meet you at the Moskal estate
first thing in the morning.
LOIS
Good night.
CLARK
Good night.
Clark leaves. Jimmy has been watching in disbelief.
JIMMY
Are you feeling okay?
LOIS
Get your camera. *
Jimmy smiles.
CUT TO:
--page break--
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16 EXT. HOBS RIVER CARNIVAL - NIGHT 16*
It's a foggy, eerie night. Lois and Jimmy creep through
the booths and rides. *
JIMMY
I'm beginning to appreciate the
office. It's freezing out here. *
*
Headlights approach in the distance.
LOIS
Shhh...
She drags Jimmy behind a small ticket booth. *
LOIS (Cont'd)
Just take the pictures, will you? *
17 MOSKAL 17
... steps out of the car, leaving the headlights on. He
carries a briefcase. He checks his watch.
MR. MOSKAL
(calling out)
I'm here. Alone. Where's the boy?
(CONTINUED)
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17 CONTINUED: 17
Suddenly, the CAROUSEL comes to life; lights, music,
everything. Nicky rides one of the horses, looking almost
like an apparition.
MR. MOSKAL (Cont'd)
Nicky!
Before anything else can happen, SUPERMAN _SWOOPS_ in.
SUPERMAN
I've got him.
He _FLIES_ directly toward the boy, but when he goes to
pick him up, Nicky vanishes into thin air and the carousel
stops.
18 LOIS AND JIMMY 18
... stare in disbelief.
LOIS
Keep shooting!
JIMMY
There's no light. *
He keeps clicking anyway. *
19 BACK TO SCENE 19
Superman can't understand what happened.
MR. MOSKAL
What have you done? Where's the
boy?
SUPERMAN
(confused)
He was never here.
Superman looks around. He spots a dark car in the
distance and approaches it. A dark, HOODED FIGURE steps
out from the shadows swinging a shining pocket watch
back and forth.
HOODED FIGURE
(throaty whisper)
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 any time
you hear this phrase: 'The moon
and the stars.'
(CONTINUED)
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19 CONTINUED: 19
Superman can't take his eyes off the watch. *
HOODED FIGURE
Wrong will seem right to you. And *
you will not remember. *
20 OMITTED 20
21 LOIS AND JIMMY 21
...strain to see.
LOIS
What's he doing?
JIMMY
I don't know.
They see Nick escape from the car and start to run, the
Hooded Figure not far behind.
LOIS
Superman! It's Nick.
22 OMITTED 22
23 SUPERMAN 23
..._FLIES_ over and picks Nick up in his arms. The
Hooded Figure approaches.
HOODED FIGURE
The moon and the stars command you
to give me the boy.
NICK
No, Superman, no!
Superman looks at the boy. Without emotion he hands him
over to the Hooded Figure, who runs back to his car,
escaping just as Lois, Jimmy and Moskal arrive. Superman
ignores them as he _TAKES OFF_ off into the night.
JIMMY
What the...? *
(CONTINUED)
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23 CONTINUED: 23
LOIS
(incredulous) *
It's like Superman's been
hypnotized.
FADE OUT:
_END ACT TWO_
--page break--
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_ACT THREE_
FADE IN:
24 INT. DAILY PLANET - (DAY #4) 24
Lois is at her desk with Jimmy. They look at a copy of
the Daily Planet with Lois' story and Jimmy's pictures on
the front page. The headline reads "SUPER-PSYCHE."
Neither one of them is overjoyed.
LOIS
You did it, Jimmy, you're on the *
front page again. *
JIMMY
Yeah. I just wish it didn't make
Superman look so bad.
Clark enters, reading the paper as well. He looks
preoccupied. Lois approaches.
LOIS
Clark, I'm sorry we went there
without you last night, but --
CLARK
Is this really what happened?
LOIS
(nods)
Jimmy saw the whole thing, too.
CLARK
I don't understand...
LOIS
Well, you were so adamant about not
going and --
CLARK
(almost to himself)
I don't remember any of it.
LOIS
Of course you don't, you weren't
there. Did you get enough sleep
last night? You look kind of
funny.
CLARK
I'm fine. I think. Are you sure
Superman was hypnotized last night?
LOIS
I can't think of any other
explanation for what he did.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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24 CONTINUED: 24
CLARK
He just gave the boy back to the *
kidnapper? *
LOIS
(nods) *
He clearly had no control over *
what he was doing. I'm really *
worried about him, Clark. *
CLARK
So am I. *
Perry comes over.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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24 CONTINUED: 2 24
PERRY
I just got off the phone with the
Chief of Police. There was no
evidence left on the scene and
nothing in your photographs that
pointed to anybody but Superman.
LOIS
But we all saw it. Even Moskal.
PERRY
And he's not talking. Now I'm not
telling you to drop this story
'cause I believe you saw what you
said you did. We just need
something concrete, that's all.
JIMMY
Great. We'll just get a signed
confession from the kidnapper and
hand it over to the police chief.
He realizes what he's said a beat too late. Perry answers
on cue.
PERRY
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
He pats Jimmy on the back and walks into his office.
JIMMY
This is really starting to bug me.
Lois' phone RINGS. She answers.
LOIS
Lois Lane. Great, we'll be right *
there. *
(to Clark) *
That was Constance. We're going *
to find out more about the
Magnificent Romick. Come on, let's
go.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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24 CONTINUED: 3 24
CLARK (CONT'D)
You go ahead. I've got someone
else I want to talk to.
25 INT. MAGIC CLUB - MAIN SHOWROOM - DAY 25*
Lois talks to Constance. *
*
CONSTANCE
You can understand, can't you? He
can be very... difficult sometimes.
LOIS
Completely off the record. You're
an anonymous source.
Constance looks around, just to be sure.
CONSTANCE
Darren went through a real bad
period about a year ago. He had
run up a lot of debt and at the
same time he lost his big contract
in Vegas.
LOIS
Gambling problem?
(CONTINUED)
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25 CONTINUED: 25
CONSTANCE
(nodding)
Big one. The casino owner found
out Darren disguised himself and
used his skills to cheat at the
tables for years. Anyway, after
that Darren was wiped out
financially and no one would hire
him. At least he didn't go to
jail.
LOIS
But he's back on top now.
CONSTANCE
About three months ago things
started to change. He was rich
again. I thought he might be back
to gambling but he told me it was
all from an anonymous benefactor.
LOIS
Or a series of kidnappings.
CONSTANCE
You don't think Darren...?
LOIS
That's exactly what I think. What
about hypnosis? Does Darren know
how to do it?
CONSTANCE
Yes, we've used it in our act.
Look, you don't know anything for
sure. I mean, you have no proof,
do you?
LOIS
Not yet. But if it's him, I'll
find some sooner or later.
Around a corner, Romick is listening to every word. *
CUT TO:
25A 25A
THRU OMITTED THRU
26 26
--page break--
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27 CONFERENCE ROOM 27
Clark watches as Dr. Novak talks to a LITTLE GIRL under
hypnosis.
DR. NOVAK
When I snap my fingers you will
awaken, feeling happy and safe.
Five, four, three, two, one.
He snaps. The girl opens her eyes.
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
There.
GIRL
Is it over?
DR. NOVAK
Yes. You did very well, my dear.
You may go to your mother now. *
The girl leaves.
CLARK
So, what do you think?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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27 CONTINUED: 27
DR. NOVAK
Definite hypnosis. They were each
given a powerful suggestion to
forget everything that happened to
them while they were kidnapped, so
powerful, in fact, that I cannot
reverse it, only identify it.
CLARK
There's got to be something that
can help us.
DR. NOVAK
The only image that a few of them
kept remembering was the night sky,
specifically the moon and the
stars.
Clark's expression changes slightly.
CLARK
What did you say?
DR. NOVAK
The moon and the stars.
With that, Clark stands and walks out of the room, leaving
Dr. Novak.
DR. NOVAK (Cont'd)
Mr. Kent?
28 PIT 28
Clark passes Jimmy
JIMMY
Hey, C.K., there's a rogue general
in the Persian Gulf about to launch
a missile against the President's
order. Perry wants you on it
right...
But Clark keeps walking, not paying any attention.
JIMMY (Cont'd)
C.K.?
Clark gets into the elevator, his eyes staring straight
ahead as the doors close.
CUT TO:
--page break--
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29 EXT. DAILY PLANET - DAY 29
Lois gets out of a cab and is about to enter the building
when she hears a _CRASH_ down the street behind her. She
turns around to see people scattering and SCREAMING. She *
is shocked to find Superman walking down the sidewalk,
systematically ripping parking meters out of the *
sidewalk.
*
LOIS
Superman!
But he doesn't stop, he just repeats to himself, over and
over...
SUPERMAN
Wrong is right, wrong is right...
When he reaches the Daily Planet building he doesn't even
acknowledge Lois, he just _FLIES_ away.
LOIS
Superman, no...
Off Lois' worried face.
CUT TO:
30 EXT. SMALLVILLE - PIER/LAKE - DAY 30*
A quiet contrast to the chaotic street scene. Clark is *
flanked by JONATHAN and MARTHA. He looks wiped out. *
CLARK
No, I don't remember _any_ of it.
I woke up on my bed in the suit.
That's it.
Martha puts her arm through his and gives him a hug. *
CLARK
I didn't know what to do so I came
here. Do you really think I could
be under some kind of hypnosis?
JONATHAN
If there's one thing we know about
you, son, it's that anything's
possible.
30A TIME CUT 30A
They continue walking to the end of the pier. *
(CONTINUED)
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30A CONTINUED: 30A
CLARK
Do you guys think that my brain *
works the same way as yours does?
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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30A CONTINUED: 2 30A
MARTHA
Think about it, honey. You were
raised to think like a man. All
your perceptions, all of your
values are human. It makes sense
that you would be as susceptible to
hypnosis as the next guy.
CLARK
But the consequences are a little
more disturbing. I really could've
hurt somebody today.
JONATHAN
But you didn't. Maybe whatever
makes you different from us gives
you the ability to fight off any
negative suggestions.
CLARK
And what if it doesn't?
MARTHA
Listen to me, Clark, the only way
you're going to be truly safe is if
you and Lois can find this terrible
person before they make you do
anything worse.
Clark knows she's right.
CUT TO:
31 INT. MAGIC MANSION - MAIN SHOWROOM - (NIGHT #4) 31*
Romick is performing. Lois sits at a table near the
stage. Clark enters and sits next to her.
LOIS
Where have you been all day? Jimmy
said you just left without saying
anything.
CLARK
I've been a little out of it. Must
be the flu coming on.
LOIS
Constance told me that Romick's had
a heavy infusion of cash in the
last three months. He's also
well-versed in hypnosis.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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31 CONTINUED: 31
CLARK
What about Dr. Novak? Or any other
hypnotist, for that matter.
LOIS
I know it's Romick. I just have to
prove it.
(worried)
Oh, Clark, you should've seen it
today. Superman was completely out
of control. It really scared me.
CLARK
Me, too. Romick's got to be
stopped before he can get Superman
into any more trouble.
LOIS
(standing)
I'm going backstage to see what I
can find. He'll be out here for at
least another twenty minutes.
CLARK
Lois, wait --
She starts to leave when another illusion begins.
ROMICK
For my next amazement, I'm going to
need an assistant from our
audience.
He spots Lois leaving.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
You! The pretty lady on her way
out.
Lois turns around.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Ladies and gentlemen, please
welcome on stage Lois Lane from the
Daily Planet.
Everyone applauds. A spotlight hits Lois and she can't
really get out of it. She looks at Clark as she passes on
her way up.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Now, don't be shy, Miss Lane. I
believe we can put all your doubts
about illusion to rest this
evening.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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31 CONTINUED: 2 31
Constance wheels out a tall box with small slits on all
sides. Romick opens the box.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
All you have to do is step inside.
Lois looks nervous.
CLARK
(whispering) *
Lois, I don't think you... *
ROMICK
Come now, Miss Lane. You're not
afraid, are you? It's only a
trick, after all, isn't that what
you said before?
LOIS
(challenged, to Clark) *
What can he do to me in front of *
all these people? *
She goes on stage and climbs into the open box as the *
crowd applauds. Romick closes it, leaving only her head *
sticking out.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
This is one of the most dangerous
illusions in all of magic.
Constance wheels out a covered rack. He dramatically *
pulls the cover off of it, revealing a rack of shining, *
double-edged swords. Lois is very nervous now. Clark *
doesn't like it either. Constance hands Romick a sword. *
ROMICK (Cont'd)
(to Lois)
I hope you have faith in me, my
dear.
He plunges the sword into the box. It comes out the other
side. Lois can't believe it. Clark _X-RAYS_ through the
box and sees the result. No blade. A retractable sword
on one end and a mechanized tip on the other. Lois is
safe. Romick takes another sword from Constance.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
(to Lois)
Feeling lucky?
Romick plunges it into the box. Again, retractable
handle.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
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31 CONTINUED: 3 31
ROMICK (Cont'd)
Now, I know what you're
thinking. _Any_ amateur could do
this trick as long as he lined the
holes up right. So, if I were to,
say, _blindfold_ myself...
He takes a blindfold out of his pocket and ties it around
his eyes.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
...then I couldn't see where I was
placing the sword. _Especially_ if
I were going after a moving target.
Constance begins to spin the box around. Lois looks
worried now. Constance draws the last sword and gives it
to Romick who begins to wield it all around. Constance
leads him toward the box. Romick taps the sword on the *
ground. Clark's _SUPERHEARING_ picks up a distinctively *
metallic sound. Clark _X-RAYS_ this one as Romick holds *
it in the air. This time, no hollow handle. It's real.
(CONTINUED)
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31 CONTINUED: 4 31
ROMICK (Cont'd)
(to Lois)
Three's a charm.
He raises the sword high, ready to plunge it into her
chest. Just as he is about to skewer Lois, Clark uses a
blast of his _HEAT VISION_ to bend the sword slightly,
preventing Romick from being able to thrust it through.
ROMICK (Cont'd)
(covering)
Well, I guess they don't make
swords like they used to. How
about a hand for the lovely Miss
Lane?
She smiles as they applaud but before she knows it, Romick
has taken a large, black tarp and covered the entire box.
With another FlASH and puff of SMOKE, the tarp falls to
the ground, covering absolutely nothing. Lois and the box
are gone. More applause. Off Clark's wondering
expression we are in an...
32 UNDERGROUND CHUTE 32
...following Lois as she tumbles furiously and lands
unceremoniously in an...
33 UNDERGROUND CHAMBER 33
She looks up and finds herself face to face with Nick. *
LOIS
Nick! Where are we? What's going
on?
But he doesn't answer her. He just sits, staring straight
ahead at a large television set. Lois looks at it. The
station identification comes on: a moon surrounded by
spinning stars.
VOICE
You're watching the Magic channel. *
Lois looks back at the spellbound boy.
LOIS
(meekly)
Wake up...
FADE OUT.
_END ACT THREE_
--page break--
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_ACT FOUR_
FADE IN:
34 INT. MAGIC CLUB - MAIN SHOWROOM - NIGHT 34*
Clark is still at the table as Romick's act continues.
Worried about Lois, he gets up and, hoping not to attract
Romick's attention, he sneaks out.
35 INT. UNDERGROUND ROOM - NIGHT 35
Lois tries to talk to Nick.
LOIS
How long have you been in here?
She waves her hand in front of his eyes. No response.
LOIS (Cont'd)
You're really giving TV a bad name.
Lois glances at the set. Another magic program. She
looks away.
LOIS (Cont'd)
There must be a way out of here.
She starts feeling the walls and finds her head turning
back to the TV. She stares at it for a moment, then
shakes her head and continues to look for an exit.
LOIS (Cont'd)
Don't worry, I'm a very capable --
She is drawn back to the TV. This time she stares longer
before she shakes it off.
LOIS (Cont'd)
What was I...? Right, got to --
But, once again, she's mesmerized. This time she doesn't
look away. Instead, she takes her place on the floor with
Nick, a zombie, just like him. Meanwhile...
36 BACKSTAGE 36
...Clark walks around amidst the magic props. He sees
the box that Lois was in. He _X-RAYS_. Empty. He sees a
door marked "Stairwell," and gets an idea. He begins to
_X-RAY_ through the floor. He sees the chute that Lois
travelled down. He follows it and finds the underground
chamber where the prisoners sit, glued to the TV. Clark *
is ready to punch a hole through the floor, but then
remembers who he is. Or, who he isn't. Yet.
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 45.
37 UNDERGROUND CHAMBER 37
Superman _BREAKS_ through the ceiling.
SUPERMAN
Lois, are you all right?
(she doesn't blink)
Lois? Look at me.
He turns her head. A glimmer of recognition. She makes a
sound, but it's unintelligible.
SUPERMAN (Cont'd)
Have you been drugged?
She tries to answer "no" but her head keeps going back to
the television. Superman looks over at it. Lois gets
more agitated. He begins to understand. He goes over to
the TV and smashes it. He sees a VCR and takes out a
tape. It's labeled "Magic channel Demo." Superman goes *
to Lois who is beginning to return to her normal self.
LOIS
(grateful)
Superman...
Nick is also reviving.
NICK
(thrilled)
Superman... Where's my mom?
SUPERMAN
We'll get you to her, don't worry.
Who did this to you?
NICK
(bleary)
I... I don't remember. Someone
made me watch TV. There's
something strange about it.
SUPERMAN
You're right. This tape is sending
subliminal messages. My eyes work
a little faster than yours and I
caught it when I glanced over.
LOIS
(catching on)
Mind control.
SUPERMAN
Whoever watches this tape is
programmed to submit and wait for
further instruction. Come on,
let's get you out of here before
that can happen.
He picks Nick up in his arms
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 46.
38 BACKSTAGE 38
Superman lifts Lois out of the underground chamber and
puts her down next to Nick. They begin to make their way
through the maze of old tricks and props that Clark walked
through before. Nick recognizes something.
NICK
Look! It's the box I was in.
Lois goes over to it.
LOIS
Well, at least we know there's
nothing surprising about _this_
trick anymore.
She throws open the lid and, to her horror, finds Dr.
Novak staring up at her, dead as a doornail. She slams it
back down before Nick can see. She looks at Superman.
LOIS (Cont'd)
(barely audible)
Nope. No surprises.
SUPERMAN
He must have figured out it was *
Romick and confronted him. *
They continue along. Romick steps out of the shadows.
ROMICK
Where do you think you're going?
SUPERMAN
Sorry, Romick. This is one trick
you're not going to get away with. *
ROMICK
What are you talking about?
LOIS
The kidnapping, mass hypnosis, Dr.
Novak, we know all about it.
ROMICK
Kidnappings? Hypnosis? You've
made some kind of mistake.
CONSTANCE (0.S.)
I'm afraid he's right.
She appears behind him.
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Darren Romick never had an idea of
his own in his entire life.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 47.
38 CONTINUED: 38
ROMICK
Constance, what have you done? *
CONSTANCE
What I should have done a long time
ago. I'm in charge now.
Superman approaches her, but all she has to do is say...
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
The moon and the stars.
Superman stops in his tracks. So do the others.
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
It's astonishing how little we know
about the mind. Someone like me,
for example, with just the
rudimentary knowledge of hypnosis
that Dr. Novak taught me can turn
the world upside down and have even
you, Superman, at my whim.
Romick tries to resist the hypnosis.
ROMICK
Fight... Superman... You've got
to... fight it...
CONSTANCE
Relax, Darren. You're under a very
powerful suggestion. Why, you
don't even remember killing Dr.
Novak for me, do you?
Romick shakes his head, once again under.
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Just like the Queen doesn't
remember dancing in her fountain.
Or the General doesn't recall
wanting to fire that missile
without authorization. They were
all test cases. But you, Superman,
worked out the best. Now, let's
take care of our friends. Nick,
you see the sword box? *
NICK
Yes, ma'am. *
CLARK
Good. Go get inside. *
The boy walks over and closes himself in, his head poking *
out of the top. *
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 48.
38 CONTINUED: 3 38
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Superman, close him in and make
sure the lock is secure.
Superman wraps some heavy chains around the box and locks *
them. *
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Next, the magnificent Romick is *
going to perform his last and most *
dangerous illusion. Do you see *
that ladder going all the way up
the wall?
He looks over at the rungs attached to the backstage wall,
leading up to the rafters two floors up.
ROMICK
Yes. *
CONSTANCE
I want you to climb to the very top
and then I want you to fly down.
Do you understand? *
NICK
Yes. *
Romick walks over and begins to climb.
CONSTANCE
Now, for you, Miss Lane, a death
defying stunt. Over here, please.
She leads her to a giant plexiglass tank with heavy locks
and chains on it.
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Climb in.
Lois does.
CONSTANCE (Cont' d)
Superman, close the lid, lock the
chains, and turn on the water.
He secures Lois to her fate. Water begins to fill the
tank. Lois enjoys herself, like she was told.
CONSTANCE (Cont'd)
Now, wave goodbye. It's time to
send the world my message.
Superman waves goodbye to Lois. Nick is slowly climbing.
There is no sign of struggle inside the safe.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 49-49A.
38 CONTINUED: 3 38
Constance gives Superman an emblem with the Magic Channel *
logo emblazoned on the side.
CONSTANCE
Superman, you will have the honor
of activating my satellite. The
Magic channel. A twenty-four hour *
cable channel, feeding into homes
all around 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.
Superman nods and walks out.
CUT TO:
39 OMITTED 39
40 EXT. SKY - NIGHT 40
Superman _FLIES_. The speed and the wind in his face
begin to clear his mind just a little. He sees flashes of
images.
SUPERIMPOSE:
41 NICK'S FEET 41
... as they climb the rungs.
42 THE LOCKS 42
... on the safe.
43 LOIS 43
... frolicking in the water as it rises to the top.
44 SUPERMAN 44
... keeps _FLYING_. He closes his eyes and HEARS Romick.
ROMICK (V.O.)
Fight... Superman... you've got
to... fight it...
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 50.
44 CONTINUED: 44
Then he hears the conversation he had with his parents. *
CLARK (V.O.)
I really could've hurt somebody
today.
JONATHAN (V.O.)
But you didn't. Maybe whatever
makes you different from us gives
you the ability to fight off any
negative suggestions.
MARTHA (V.O.)
Listen to me, Clark. The only way
you're going to be truly safe is if
you and Lois find this terrible
person before they make you do
anything worse.
SUPERIMPOSE:
45 ROMICK 45
ROMICK
Fight...
46 JONATHAN 46
JONATHAN
... the ability to fight...
47 MARTHA 47
MARTHA
...you and Lois...
48 SUPERMAN'S EYES 48
... open wide.
SUPERMAN
Lois!
It takes him a moment to realize where he is. He puts on
the brakes, banks and immediately heads for...
CUT TO:
49 INT. MAGIC CLUB - NIGHT 49*
Nick hasn't moved. Lois is happily splashing in the *
water with only inches of air.
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 51.
50 ROMICK 50*
reaches a platform two stories up. He walks to the
edge and spreads his arms.
ROMICK
I can fly. *
He jumps off into nothing... until Superman catches him.
SUPERMAN
No, you can't. But I can.
Superman sets him down next to the safe. The fall has
scared him back to reality.
ROMICK
Superman! The others... *
Superman _RIPS_ open the chains on the sword box and Nick *
comes tumbling out. They see... *
51 LOIS 51
...who by now is trapped in a watery grave, no more air
inside. She, too, has realized the danger she is in. She
pounds on the glass. Superman runs up. He BUSTS the
heavy chains, tosses the lid aside and plucks Lois out of
the water.
SUPERMAN
Are you all right?
LOIS
What happened?
SUPERMAN
You were hypnotized.
LOIS
Impossible. I would never --
SUPERMAN
If she tries it again, fight it.
Darren is right. Our minds are
stronger. We can't do anything we
don't want to do.
CONSTANCE (O.S.)
The moon and the stars tell you to
obey my voice.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 52.
51 CONTINUED: 51
SUPERMAN
Fight it!
Constance appears before them.
CONSTANCE
You won't win, Superman. Things
aren't always what they seem.
Superman comes toward her, but she's gone. He touches the
mirror where her reflection was a moment ago. He steps
around it and into...
52 THE HALL OF MIRRORS 52
CONSTANCE (O.S.)
You may have Super vision, but all
it takes is a split second to be
fooled.
She is now behind him. He whips around, again too late.
He tries to _X-RAY_ through the mirrors but all he gets
are the reflections from the other ones behind.
SUPERMAN
It's over, Constance. The
satellite, the Magic Channel, *
everything.
CONSTANCE (O.S.)
Perhaps. But I am still the
world's greatest magician.
53 LOIS 53
... has now stumbled in. She sees her own reflection and
is startled for a moment.
54 SUPERMAN 54
... continues walking, searching for the voice.
SUPERMAN
You?
CONSTANCE (O.S.)
Darren Romick was a penniless card
hustler when I found him. I taught
him everything. Everything my
father taught me.
Constance and Lois appear together in the same reflection.
Constance holds a gun on her.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Pink Rev. 12/1/93 53.
54 CONTINUED: 54
Superman tries to use his _HEAT-VISION_ to knock the gun
out of her hand, but, instead, he cracks the mirror.
LOIS
Superman!
They disappear.
CONSTANCE (O.S.)
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.
Superman starts to move the heavy mirrors. He sees Lois
and Constance in a reflection.
LOIS
All this just because nobody wanted
to see you pull a rabbit out of
your hat?
Constance drags Lois away. Superman TILTS a mirror up.
CONSTANCE (0.S.)
It was a secret society that
wouldn't let me in.
55 CONSTANCE AND LOIS 55
...are walking slowly.
CONSTANCE (O.S.) (Cont'd)
Now I'm going to show them all what
true illusion really is.
SUPERMAN (O.S.)
You had a great talent, Constance.
Neither Constance nor Lois can figure out where he is.
SUPERMAN (O.S.) (Cont'd)
But you're the one who wasted it by
using it for revenge.
He appears over their heads, _HOVERING_. Constance aims
the gun at him and shoots. Shattered glass falls
everywhere. Superman steps up from behind her and grabs
the gun.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 54.
55 CONTINUED: 55
SUPERMAN (Cont'd)
All it takes is a split second.
(to Lois)
You'll be all right?
LOIS
I'll be fine.
Romick and Nick enter in time to see Superman taking
Constance away. Lois puts her arms around Nick as he
waves goodbye to his hero.
CUT TO:
56 INT. DAILY PLANET ELEVATORS - DAY 56
Rose steps out of the elevator, escorted by two uniformed *
cops, a worried look of anticipation on her face. Then *
she sees him.
57 NICK 57
... plays a computer game with Clark at his desk. He sees
Rose.
NICK
Mom!
They rush into each other's arms. Lois and Clark smile.
ROSE
How can I ever thank you?
CLARK
You've got a pretty tough little
boy there.
LOIS
(aside to Rose)
He won't remember a thing. None of
us do.
CLARK
(to Nick)
You take care of your Mom, okay?
ROSE
You thank Superman for me, too.
CLARK
We'll make sure he gets the
message.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 54A.
57 CONTINUED: 57
Rose and Nick walk away hand in hand as Cat sulks in.
She's back to her normal mode of dress; next to nothing.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) St. John. 11/22/93 55.
57 CONTINUED: 57
LOIS
What happened? Salvation Army turn
you away?
CAT
He married an exotic dancer.
CLARK
Arthur Chow?
CAT
All that itchy, high-necked wool
and he marries a woman who can wave
hello with her navel.
LOIS
That's too bad. I had your wedding
present all picked out.
CAT
You did?
LOIS
A set of personalized stationery.
'From the desk of Cat chow.'
Cat glares at her and slinks away. Jimmy and Perry walk
over in mid-conversation.
JIMMY
So that's it. All this strange
behavior exhibited by famous people
all over the world was linked to
Constance. My angle: 'Great Minds
Sink Alike.'
PERRY
That's brilliant, Jimmy.
He slaps him on the back.
JIMMY
(frustrated)
All right, that's it. I can't take
it any more. I get it now. I've
learned my lesson. False praise
means nothing. If you don't think
it's a good idea just _say_ so.
PERRY
What the Sam Hill is he talking
about?
Clark pulls Jimmy aside.
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 56.
57 CONTINUED: 3 57
CLARK
He means it.
JIMMY
You're just saying that.
*
CLARK
You didn't even say 'chief.'
JIMMY
(to Perry)
You mean it?
PERRY
Perry White _never_ says anything
he doesn't mean.
Perry leaves. *
CLARK
When Dr. Novak was here, I had him *
'de-programed' *
JIMMY
Way to go, C.K. *
Jimmy leaves, too. *
CLARK
So. Are you still a skeptic?
LOIS
A trick's a trick, no matter how
big or how small. Once you figure
it out it's not magic anymore.
She sits down. He sits on the edge of her desk.
CLARK
There's no magic anywhere? Not
even a little?
LOIS
No.
CLARK
Close your eyes.
LOIS
What?
CLARK
Just do it
(CONTINUED)
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Yellow Rev. 12/3/93 56A.
57 CONTINUED: 4 57
She sighs and closes them.
CLARK
Now, count to three.
--page break--
ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR (#13) Blue Rev. 11/29/93 57.
58 CLOSE ON LOIS 58
LOIS
(unenthusiastic)
One, two, three.
She opens her eyes, astonished.
59 BACK TO SCENE 59
Clark is exactly where he was and there is a beautiful
spray of roses in front of Lois.
LOIS
How did you...?
CLARK
(smiling)
If I told you, it wouldn't be
magic.
She just looks at him.
CUT TO:
60 EXT. FLOWER SHOP - DAY 60*
A FLORIST sits reading a newspaper amidst many sprays
identical to the one on Lois' desk. One of them is
missing. He glances up and sees money on the counter in
front of him. He looks around, then shrugs and puts the
money into the cash register.
FADE OUT.
_THE END_
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Pas très convaincue par cet épisode . Le méchant était un peu caricatural et effectivement manquait d'ambition. Et puis le coup de superman hypnotisé mais qui arrive à s'en sortir par la seule force de sa volonté ... bof. J'ai même commencé à faire autre chose devant .
On a envie de faire venir le Mentalist^^. Une intrigue bien menée, je n'ai pas vu qui était le coupable. Superman manipulable, heureusement que le coupable n'était pas très ambitieux... [Forum Saison 1]
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