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Southland Times, Issue 1987, 23 September 1874, Page 3

The Conjuring Table. — The amateur performer must recollect that he has not, like a professional conjuror on the stage, the advantage of the orchestra between him and bis audience, and that the latter is almost certain to be principally composed of children. We would recommend him, therefore, to be very particular how the covering of the table is fastened, especially in front, as some child is certain to rush forward and lift it up, in order to look underneath. To prevent this, it is as well to have a strong piece of canvas nailed on, and, if possible, astened to an iron rod joining the bottom ot the two front legs ; by this means, if the cloth is lifted, nothing can be seen. The position of the lights is also very important. No light should ever be placed behind the front edge of the table. Much depends upon the room in which the periormauce ia to take place. — " Legerdemain," in Cassell's Popular Recreator.