With a penchant for stealing watches, 34-year-old 'Kassius Black' thinly disguises himself as a street magician, utilising his skills in misdirection to relieve unsuspecting audiences of their belongings. Living above a magic shop, Kassius helps run the store with the owner and his would-be mentor Val, who has grown weary of his narcissistic tendencies. After Val discovers the extent of Kassius' thievery, she warns him that his lifestyle will end up leaving him on his own. Kassius continues stealing, until a botched job ultimately leaves him staggering. Desperate, Kassius finds himself confronting his long repressed feelings, being forced to face the consequences of his actions.