Supernatural (TV series)/Recap/S04/E12 Criss Angel Is a Douchebag

Season 4, Episode 12:

Criss Angel Is a Douchbag
Sam and Dean attend a magician's convention where it seems that real magic is being performed. Their investigation leads them to Charlie, Jay, and Vernon, three friends who were famous magicians in their day but have now been replaced by flashier, younger magicians. However, a magician performs an execution style trick on stage and comes out unscathed while another magician dies at the exact same moment. One of the magicians has made a deal to acquire real magical powers, but the price was extremely high. Sam and Dean must figure out a way to reverse the spell before others are harmed. Also, Ruby visits Sam with a proposition.

Tropes

 * Chekhov's Skill: Jay's finesse with card tricks
 * Department of Redundancy Department: "With rings, and doves...and rings"
 * Heterosexual Life Partners: Charlie and Jay