Nicholas Zolta sneaks off to the auditions without his mother's blessing; once there, his father's legacy precedes him; he wonders if he is good enough to get into the school and honor the great Nicholas Zolta Sr., legendary daredevil.

When Nicholas' amulet shows him a mysterious map, he is convinced it must be a message from his father who disappeared years ago.

During their first assignment at Big Top Academy, first-year students are asked to trust in one another; Max and Nicholas are an unlikely pairing but get along well.

First-year students are assigned spirit animal cards and must use them to create routines.

With the Creation showcase just one day away, the students are under more pressure than ever before; April is sure she'll get the coveted spot in the grand finale and competes against Max to secure her position.

The Creation showcase is finally here; Max is confident he'll be the star of the show, but Miss G says his routine lacks artistry, telling him to get some help from Nicholas.