Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)

S1E6 The Great Montarro

A magician devises a thrilling new performance featuring two cursed antique "magic boxes" originally crafted by the legendary Houdin. The twist is that any individual placed in one box can escape any peril, as the misfortune befalls the person in the hidden second box. Jack, also a magician, joins a magic competition while the trio works to uncover the identity of the individual exploiting the power of these magical boxes.