"Smart," Ex says with a little smirk. "Never return to the scene of the crime."

He listens as Eames speaks about forging and hears his passion for the things he's done. "I can see that. It's why magic still fascinates people - both the slight of hand, the stage shows or, if you're a believer, of the "real" kind."

When Eames speaks about an extractor and a distraction, he can't help the little snort. Meridian's and his partnership was all about distraction and extraction but only in a more violent approach. "It is fascinating what people choose to believe and don't believe," he says.

"Do you miss the dreams?"