Ep 12. The Magician

In Gunsmoke season 9 episode 12, entitled "The Magician," Marshal Matt Dillon and Miss Kitty Russell witness a traveling magician named Professor Lute Bone mesmerizing a town and swindling its people out of their money with his magic tricks. Matt and Kitty are both skeptical of the Professor's abilities and suspect that he may be using his powers to commit crimes.

Their hunch is proven correct when a local saloon owner accuses the Professor of stealing his safe with the help of his hypnotic powers. Matt and Kitty investigate the crime and discover that the Professor is indeed using his magic tricks to commit thefts. They are determined to bring him to justice and put a stop to his criminal activities in the town.

As they delve deeper into the case, they encounter several other characters who have been conned by the Professor, including a young woman who falls under his spell and is persuaded to run away with him. Matt and Kitty race against time to catch the Professor before he can do any more harm to the town and its residents.

Meanwhile, Doc Adams is also busy with his own investigation when a young man is brought to him with a mysterious illness. Doc suspects foul play and must use all his medical knowledge to uncover the truth behind the illness.

The episode is full of intrigue, suspense, and drama as Matt and Kitty work tirelessly to solve the case and bring the Professor to justice. It is a classic episode of Gunsmoke that showcases the ingenuity and tenacity of the show's main characters.