Illusionist Harry Crocker is accused of the murder of a young dancer Sally King. However, insists he is innocent. Arrested, escapes from prison carriage, what comes to him, the easier it is specialized in tricks involving the release of the most bizarre traps. Arrives at the home of Sherlock Holmes, asking him for help in clearing up the allegations and found the actual perpetrator. Despite the warnings of Inspector Lestrade, so as not to interfere with that case, the famous detective goes to the theater, where Harry and Sally performed to gather more information. Speaking with one of the artists, Miss Behind-ult, who last saw Sally Holmes learns that the victim, starting from the theater founded medallion around his neck - a gift from Harry. Medallion was not on the bodies, but Lestrade found it in the pocket of a detainee Crocker and it confirmed his belief that the magician is guilty. But for Holmes, it is evidence of his innocence. Following this path, Sherlock soon indicates the actual perpetrator.
—Butterbaugh