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7 p.m. on CW Masters of Illusion

Host Dean Cain welcomes illusionists Xavier Mortimer, Jeki Yoo, Joel Meyers, Jibrizy, Naathan Phan, Noora Karma and Ed Alonzo for a new episode called “More Twists on the Classics,” which offers acts in formats ranging from interactive mind magic involving members of the live studio audience to less cerebral comedy routines.

8 p.m. on TRAV Haunted Live

This the members new paranormal of the Tennessee series stars Wraith Chasers, pictured, previously seen on the Destination America series Ghost Asylum. Each live episode finds the team at a different location that is rumored to be a site of uncanny activity. Fans can follow their investigation live and even comment and direct the team where to investigate via Travel Channel’s Facebook Live platform. Each week’s location likewise is posted on Travel Channel’s social media pages.

9 p.m. on PBS American Masters

The new episode “Basquiat” profiles one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, a rock star of his field who lived fast, died young (at 27, of a heroin overdose) and left behind thousands An accountant’s of paintings son and from drawings. Brooklyn, Jean-Michel Basquiat rose from an anonymous graffiti writer to a true titan of the art world in less than a decade. Basquiat’s friends, lovers and art world colleagues reflect on his life and legacy.

12:30 a.m. on HBO Animals

Former O.J. Simpson murder trial head prosecutor Marcia Clark is a guest voice for a new “trial of the century” that attracts a gathering of what seems like the whole animal community. At the heart of the proceedings is a debate by rodents Phil and Mike over an age-old question: Who is better, Jim Carrey or Adam Sandler? Jane Kaczmarek (Malcolm in the Middle), Steve Dildarian (The Life & Times of Tim) and TV journalist Soledad O’Brien also are heard in “The Trial.”