A travelling show lands, but they are on hard times and badly need money. When Will proves to have a hidden psychokinetic ability that is undeveloped and unfocused, Marvello decides they must have him in the troupe. Will is tricked to believe that if he leaves with the circus, his family will be have enough resources to survive. Dr. Smith intends to go as Will's agent, make money from Will's performances, and return to Earth.