Wolf Messing is one of the most curious mysteries of the 20th century. He became famous throughout the world thanks to his unique abilities to read minds, foresee people's destinies, and accurately predict historical events. But the life of the clairvoyant developed in such a way that he more than once had to wonder whether nature had endowed him with a divine gift or a devilish curse. The novel by the famous film playwright Eduard Volodarsky tells about the fate of the great soothsayer.