Tim embarks on a great adventure when the circus comes to town and sets up its tent just a few blocks from his home. When he learns that the circus includes a magician, The Great Bendini, he knows he has to find a way to see the show. He and his friends get carried away in their plan until it leads to a result none of them could have predicted. Young readers have an opportunity to become magicians too, as Tim shares the secret to a new magic trick and some important life lessons he learns along the way.
