Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy
investigating the death of a local fortune-teller. Meanwhile, his old
pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut,
a coronation day variety show. But upon hearing that their wartime
commander, Colonel Cartwright, has been found dead in his flat, the two
men join forces to find out what happened.
While Max is stuck in rehearsals, Edgar finds himself heading to New
York, hot on the trail of a mesmerist he's sure has valuable information
for them--and his trusty sergeant, Emma, investigates some important
leads at home. As the clock ticks down to coronation day, the team must
scramble to keep Max's small-screen debut from ending in a dangerously
explosive finale.