This installment of Quantum Leap deserves another review. Here Sam leaps into Charlie Waters aka "Black Magic", an elderly gentleman celebrated for his many exploits playing pool. His special pool cue is affectionately called Alberta. He wants to help his granddaughter Violet Walters with her club business, but apparently he has not stockpiled and invested his winnings over the years. Her club is situated in a 1954 urban area and is now at risk financially to an unsavory character who thinks he can successfully challenge the aging master. Although he is younger and has better eyesight than Magic, Sam realizes that his woeful lack of technique and experience at pool is a huge liability. Despite his attempt avoid it, a showdown in 9-ball approaches. Sam must quickly develop a competitive skill with coaching and assistance from Al. The competition features a couple major hurdles and several magnificent shots, including the finale. After an appropriate conclusion, Sam leaps into a Hungarian circus act.
