Do You Believe in Magic?

Summary
Arthur is jealous of Buster when his friend's magic talents outshine his own.

Major

 * Buster Baxter
 * Arthur Read
 * Francine Frensky
 * D.W. Read

Minor

 * James MacDonald
 * Binky Barnes
 * David Read
 * Jane Read
 * Nigel Ratburn
 * Francis Haney
 * Bionic Bunny

Cameo

 * Bitzi Baxter
 * Sue Ellen Armstrong
 * George Lundgren
 * The Brain
 * Otis
 * Emily
 * Helen
 * Mrs. Terrasini
 * Brian
 * Jenna Morgan
 * Maria Pappas
 * Fern Walters
 * Nancy
 * Luke
 * Steve
 * Norman Hedgehog
 * Jack Weasel

Trivia

 * The back of Arthur's library card resembles a playing card.
 * This episode takes place around September 1.

Cultural references

 * The opening sequence is a reference to a commonly-used transition scene of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show.

Episode connections

 * D.W. is the second character to have celebrated a half birthday in the series; the first was Prunella in "Misfortune Teller." D.W.'s half birthday is mentioned again during this season in "Never, Never, Never".