Columbo1971

Bert Spindler:
He was loved. Well, not by those mind readers and psychics; they weren't so crazy about him, once he got on their case. But magicians loved him. I loved him.

Lt. Columbo:
I've never seen so many wonderful tricks. Those beautiful Chinese rings, and that terrific birdcage. Once, on a vacation with Mrs. Columbo, I saw a magician make a tiger disappear right out of the ring, but I've never seen a trick like that guillotine trick upstairs. That must be some dangerous trick.

Bert Spindler:
Not if you're careful. Max built in some safeguards, made it all foolproof.

Lt. Columbo:
What happened to Max, that didn't look very foolproof. How do you explain that?

Bert Spindler:
Are you sure you won't join me, Lieutenant?

Lt. Columbo:
No, thank you very much, sir.

Bert Spindler:
Max must have gotten careless. Forgot to lock in the safety bolt.