This is a black and white illustration with the caption "The Disappearance Explained." It depicts a scene inside a room, likely a bedroom, with a peculiar setup. The focal point is a bed positioned within a large, ornate frame that appears to be a type of illusion device. The bed is partially hidden behind a mirror-like panel that is hinged and can be swung open. One man is standing to the left of the frame, reaching up to manipulate the hinged panel. He is dressed in a suit with a high collar. Another man is standing to the right, partially obscured behind the open panel, and appears to be lying on the bed. He is also dressed in a suit. The room has wooden flooring and wallpapered walls. The overall impression is one of a magic trick or illusion being revealed. The style of the illustration is reminiscent of late 19th or early 20th-century engravings.