Jonathan Creek is a master of illusion. The brains behind magician Adam Klaus, he hides his brilliance behind a shy, shaggy exterior. He's no match for pushy, unorthodox journalist Maddy Magellan who has discovered another use for his unusual talents solving impossible murders. But just when the lateral-thinking crime-busters seem to be capturing each other's hearts, as well as criminals, a new foil to Jonathan's sharp mind appears in the form of showbiz agent Carla Borrego.