The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Henry Sugar, a wealthy but aimless man, discovers a medical report detailing a man named Imdad Khan who can see without his eyes after years of dedicated training to control his mind. Inspired, Henry spends decades mastering the same technique, not for fame or fortune, but initially to cheat at cards and make an immense amount of money. However, a sudden, almost spiritual revelation causes him to realize the emptiness of his pursuit, and he decides to use his supernatural ability to secretly distribute his winnings to hospitals and orphanages around the world, anonymously dropping large wads of cash from the skies and from his private casino rooms. He continues this philanthropic endeavor for years, eventually passing the responsibility to his accountant and then a successor, ensuring his good work continues even after his death, all while trying to avoid the moral pitfalls of his extraordinary gift.