The FBI, led by Agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo), teams up with Interpol agent Alma Dray (Mélanie Laurent) to catch the Four Horsemen. They also enlist the help of Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), a former magician turned insurance investigator.

The group performs a series of elaborate magic tricks and illusions, robbing banks in the process. They leave behind a trail of clues, including a series of cryptic messages and symbols.

Throughout the movie, the characters' backstories are revealed, and their motivations for becoming magicians are explored. The film also delves into the theme of perception vs. reality, as the Four Horsemen use their magic tricks to manipulate the audience's perception of reality.

The movie culminates in a thrilling finale, where the Four Horsemen face off against the FBI and Thaddeus Bradley. The ending is full of twists and turns, leaving the audience surprised and entertained.