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Hokus-pokus

From the Elbe valley the small yellow pleasure palace of Augustus the Strong can be seen at the outer walls of the Fortress Königstein – here the king joined the ladies to enjoy not only the view. A huge attraction inside the pavilion known as Friedrichsburg is a mechanical table Augustus caused to be built, motivated by the spirit of Baroque. By command of the king the empty table disappeared in the floor and soon after reappeared – for all the world to see – abundantly set. The table was actually layed in the kitchen on ground floor and a hoisting apparatus raised it to the banquet room on the first floor. 24 persons can sit around the table.