Ep 18. Sleight Out of Hand

In CSI: NY season 3 episode 18 titled "Sleight Out of Hand," the team is faced with a unique case involving the death of a renowned magician. When the headlining act of the Cirque du Soleil-style magic show goes wrong, the magician is killed in front of a live audience. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) and his team must navigate the world of illusion and deception to uncover the truth about what went wrong, and whether the death was accidental or intentional.

As the investigation begins, the team meets the rest of the magic show's performers, including the victim's long-time assistant. They quickly realize that everyone has their own secrets and motives, and the investigation becomes increasingly difficult as they try to separate the facts from the many illusions and misdirections.

Meanwhile, the team must also deal with issues within their own personal lives. Danny Messer (Carmine Giovinazzo) receives news from his wife that could potentially change their future, and Lindsay Monroe (Anna Belknap) struggles with returning to work after the birth of her child.

As the case progresses, the team uncovers a web of lies and betrayal that leads them to suspect that the victim's death was not an accident. With the help of a world-renowned magician, they must decipher the complex illusions and tricks involved to uncover the truth behind the murder.

The episode features an engaging storyline full of twists and turns, as well as exciting magic acts performed by Cirque du Soleil. The characters continue to develop and grow, both through their work on the case and in their personal lives. Overall, "Sleight Out of Hand" is a gripping and imaginative episode that keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat until the very end.