When the owner of historic Drake's Magic Shop in New York is found drowned in Houdini's famous water torture tank, Castle and Beckett must delve into the world of magic, magicians and their secrets to find his killer. As part of their investigation, Castle and Beckett meet master magician Tobias Strange.—ABC Publicity
Drake's Magic Shop owner Zalman Drake's apparent suicide by drowning in a water tank was faked. The sleuths discover complex relationships with colleagues, a ridiculed audience 'victim' and clients; all yielding potential motives. Discovering his hidden workshop leads to even more surprising links.—KGF Vissers