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Just outside the entrance to the Los Angeles harbor at San Pedro, a strange adventure is nearing a climax. The stolen Euclidean submarine with the Gregory party on board is racing across the Catalina Island channel. And another Euclidean submarine, filled with scientists from the Magic Island, is hanging grimly to the Gregory boat by means of a magnetic beam. Joan is at the controls as total darkness covers the channel. The time draws near for their attempt to escape from th…

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In the gripping episode Sailboat Pickup from Magic Island, the Gregory party is in a race against time as they navigate the treacherous waters outside Los Angeles harbor. A stolen Euclidean submarine, with Joan at the controls, is desperately trying to escape from another submarine that is using a magnetic beam to keep them captive. The tension is palpable as they prepare for their escape, knowing that the magnetic beam could fail at any moment, leaving them vulnerable to their pursuers.

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Magic Island, Episode 78

78 Sailboat Pickup

Monday, June 8, 1936 · 11:56

Magic Island, Episode 78

78 Sailboat Pickup

Monday, June 8, 1936 · 11:56

Summary

A thrilling escape unfolds as the Gregory party attempts to flee from a stolen submarine, racing against time and a magnetic beam that holds them captive. With danger lurking, they prepare for a daring rescue operation.

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