Orphaned miniature artiste catches the attention of a band of robbers with his new show.

Poppyseed Matyi is only two inches tall, sleeps in a matchbox, but longs to be a circus performer. When his parents are die in a tragic stage accident Márkus the magician adopts him, and tries to keep him away from the dangers of the stage. Seeing his sadness offers him a job as an assistant in his new show, which become a success and their fame spreads around the world. But Matyi gets in trouble when he is kidnapped by dastardly villains, who are fascinated by his ability to steal.—mrtanaka