In late 19th century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim reunites with the Duchess von Teschen during one of his performances. Despite their 15-year separation, they instantly recognize each other as former teenage lovers Eduard Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, whose romance was doomed by class differences.

The Illusionist
In 19th-century Vienna, a charismatic magician casts a spell to win the heart of a woman from a higher social class.