Olivia Spencer frustrated by the reality of "making it" as a successful actress, fantasizes about being a glamorous Hollywood movie star from the 1940's. After losing another major role, she tearfully confides to her best friend Quinn, and is overheard by a handsome sorcerer named Mr Z, who seduces her with his magical tarot card readings and his charms. Olivia makes a deal with him to get her "dream". She travels back in time to the The Cicada Club, the hottest jazz nightclub in old Hollywood. Olivia's dreams begin to come true but, but all is not what it seems and she is she tries to navigate the Old Hollywood movie studio system and is hurdled into a world of intrigue,danger, fear and heartbreak.