Ep 4. Now you see me, now you don't

Pee-Wee's Playhouse is a quirky children's show that features Pee-Wee Herman, a man-child with a love for adventure, fun, and imagination. In season 1 episode 4, titled "Now you see me, now you don't", Pee-Wee is joined by his usual cast of vibrant characters, including Chairry, Conky, Jambi the Genie, and the rest of the Playhouse gang.

The episode begins with Pee-Wee hosting a magic show in the Playhouse. He hypes up the crowd of talking furniture and toys, promising to perform some of the most amazing tricks they've ever seen. He starts off with a classic rabbit-out-of-a-hat trick, but the rabbit he pulls out turns out to be alive and starts wreaking havoc on the Playhouse. This sets the tone for the rest of the episode, as things continue to go awry with every trick Pee-Wee attempts.

Pee-Wee's next trick involves making a giant playing card disappear, but it ends up getting stuck in the ceiling and causing mayhem when people and objects start crashing through it. Frustrated but determined to put on a good show, Pee-Wee tries to redeem himself with a card trick involving the whole Playhouse cast. However, this trick turns into chaos when everyone ends up getting stuck in the same card and frantically tries to get out.

Throughout the episode, Pee-Wee and the gang try various methods to make the magic tricks work, but they always seem to backfire. Things come to a head when Pee-Wee attempts to saw a woman (played by a mannequin, of course) in half. The trick goes horribly wrong, and the mannequin's head falls off, causing Pee-Wee and his friends to panic and try to put it back on.

Despite the mishaps and the chaos, Pee-Wee and the gang manage to make the audience laugh and have a good time. In the end, Pee-Wee accepts that sometimes things don't go according to plan, but that's okay as long as everyone has fun and enjoys themselves.

"Now you see me, now you don't" is a classic episode of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, showcasing the show's signature blend of wackiness, fun, and humor. It's a lighthearted and entertaining episode that's sure to delight fans of all ages.