But what choice have we against superhuman forces?"

In fantasy films, the hero often undergoes some kind of mystical experience and must ask for assistance from powerful, superhuman forces.

Then the women put on masks and now seemed to become nonhuman or superhuman forces, sometimes benign and at other times sinister.

"Now You See Her" treats human trials and errors as fairy tales treat them: people trying to solve dilemmas are aided and thwarted by superhuman forces that somehow mirror their natures and desires.

They are reluctant to talk in detail, but say that superhuman forces are battling for control of humanity's destiny, and they succeed in persuading Ravenstreet to reveal that his dealings with Lord Mervil concern a new drug.

'You know, O child of man, that from the beginning the gods of eternity marked you for great deeds and undying fame, and many and perilous have been the grim dangers through which your path has led, and many dark and evil men and superhuman forces have gone down before your sword.