The Magician's Daughter - Adam Beeson

"The Magician's Daughter" is a 2007 BBC Radio 4 comic drama written by Adam Beeson, set against the backdrop of revolutionary turmoil in 19th-century Europe. The story unfolds when a celebrated magician is tragically shot on stage. With his dying breath, he imparts the secrets of his spectacular act to his daughter, Katya. Fearing the unwanted attentions of jealous rivals, Katya disappears from the public eye.