London. 1938 A murder is committed on a Ferris wheel, and the only suspect - the victim's wife - categorically denies her guilt, despite irrefutable evidence against her. Edward Ibbs, a young lawyer, takes on her case. As Ibbs delve deeper into it, he unwittingly falls into a dark web of conspiracy and murder. While investigating, Ibbs encounters two more completely incredible crimes and finds himself in danger. First, a corpse appears right on the theater stage during a performance, then a famous illusionist is killed in a locked dressing room behind the scenes. But then retired magician Joseph Spector comes into play, capable of uncovering any deception. However, will his deductive powers be strong enough to understand this complex series of crimes and save Ibbs?