As we are treated with a rare onstage appearance from a genuine master of the miraculous Asian thaumaturgy--in the background--a traditional Chinese gate with a tiled roof and a pair of vermilion-painted beams dwarfs the skilful conjurer. But what exciting surprises does he have in store for us? Without delay a fine display of multiplication commences as an ordinary wooden table duplicates itself and a wild parade of folding fans beautiful parasols and ornamental lanterns complete the enchantment. However the best is saved for last as a serene young geisha materialises in front of our very eyes. What does Tchin-Chao the Chinese conjurer have in mind?