The King of Magic

This is a story about "appearances and truth," built around the art of magic. Through their skill, magicians create astonishing appearances, concealing the truth behind them and giving their art its extraordinary power. Life, and even the times we live in, have their own appearances and truths.

The protagonist is a magician who makes his way through the turbulent Shanghai of the 1930s, relying on his remarkable skills. Deceived by the facade created by the Japanese, he stumbles into a vast conspiracy. But in the end, he uses the magic he knows best to uncover the truth, saving himself, the person he loves, and even the people caught in these chaotic times...