Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography

Behind the Scenes of an Opera House--The Ordinary Stage--The English Stage--The Stage Floor--The Cellars--The Flies--The Gridiron--Traps-Sliders--Bridges--The Metropolitan Opera House Stage--Wing Posts--Curtain Calls--The Electric Lighting--Paint Bridge--The Property Man--Striking a Scene--The Dressing-Rooms-- The Production of a New Opera, 251