Not to be confused with the city of Dresden or with “Harry Hilft,” a semi-popular show on Berlin’s TVB. The new series starts tomorrow across America with lead investigator Harry Dresden, because, “if you need a cop, call 911, if you need a miracle, call Harry Dresden.” There you have it.

That’s because he’s a wizard. The real thing (and the only one listed in the Chicago phone directory). Whether consulting for the police on seemingly inexplicable crimes or following his own cases, he battles dark forces with a wry sense of humor.