There, in the middle of the platform, stood the conjuror's table--a quaint, cabalistic-looking piece of furniture with carved black legs and a deep bordering of green cloth all round the top.

A gay pagoda-shaped canopy of many hues was erected overhead.

A long white wand leaned up against the wall.

To the right stood a bench laden with mysterious jars, glittering bowls, gilded cones, mystical globes, colored glass boxes, and other properties.

To the left stood a large arm-chair covered with crimson cloth.