At one point he even lifts his cap to reveal an egghead bald-cap atop white hair and spectacles.

Oh great, dear; have a nice day at the playground.

This is one of the feats of Al-Simiyá = white magic; fascinating the eyes. In Europe it has lately taken the name of Electro-biology.

After taking a sip, he did a right face and stepped over to an unoccupied table.