Penn and Teller travel to China to see the exquisite magic and culture and try to uncover the history of the Chinese linking rings. They meet street performers who tempt the cold weathers to do magic for the crowds and see the academy of circus acrobats who offer courses in magic.

In India Penn and Teller hope to uncover the secrets of the legendary Indian rope trick. Here they meet up with a slum full of performers and magicians who show that in India, magic really is a family business.