Rock Ridge Magic Instant Appearing 18 inch Magic Wand (Black, Pack of 12)

It's a cheap magic trick. Don't expect too much.This item is a strip of mylar/foil that wants to roll up along its long axis. It is rolled up the other way and secured with a rubber band. Secured this way, it is about an inch long and 1/4 in across; small enough to palm easily. When you remove the band, the strip unrolls quickly and re-rolls itself into a tube.It's good for a cheap laugh; it looks just remotely enough like a wand when it is unrolled to go along with, say, a children's magic show. If you need a real wand for a trick, though, this isn't it.EDIT:The price on this has risen since I reviewed it! It was a dollar when I bought it, and just barely worth the price - by no stretch of the imagination is it worth $5!DO NOT BUY THIS WHILE THE PRICE IS SO HIGH! It is just a strip of mylar - it cannot cost the company more than 2 cents each. Do not buy at this price. I would drop this down to two stars if I could.

Ok- so this wand has gotten several bad reviews but I have to say, WE LOVE IT!!! I bought this for my 6 year old son who wants to do a school talent show. The thrill he got when he threw it in the air and it popped open was awesome! It is indeed made of some sort of paper (kind of like a really thick mylar material), but I have to say after rolling it up and tossing it in the air 30 or more times in one night, it still looks great! Also, while it is paper, I do not think it looks like paper at all when being used. You would really have to hold it to know that it wasn't metal or plastic.I give this product 4 stars because I do believe the product description should state what kind of material it is made of. If you just go by the picture it looks to be plastic. So, I can understand the frustration of others if a more solid wand is what they were looking for. Also, it is not that easy to roll at first but once you break it in a bit, it gets much easier. Even my son was able to roll it after some practice.All in all, if used properly, I don't see why this wouldn't last a good long while. It is surprisingly fun and easy to use. I personally think I got a lot of bang for my buck. If you are a serious magician, this is probably not for you. But for a child who is looking for fun, it is, well, magic!!!

This was totally an impulse purchase. I'm not sure why I wanted this, but after I made the decision to buy a collapsible wand I tried to find one with decent ratings.Giving this 4 stars as I think it's really a fun little gimmick. I am not even a pretending magician, but I do enjoy having a little fun thing to entertain my squads of nieces and nephews. Since its arrival yesterday, I've experimented with it a good bit. It expands nicely quick, with a loud snap sound (this may or may not be an issue for you), and is not overly hard to re-roll up. It is not a firm wand, but it certainly stands up to carefully tapping it on a surface. Extended, it is black with silver ends, and you will see these silver ends when you have it fully rolled up. Instructions are provided that clearly explain how to use and store, which was going to be a concern of mine. Construction is a firm plastic that really wants to be unrolled, so I imagine this would have decent longevity, but for sub $10 I don't think anyone is expecting this to be a long term item.

The price of this is so high it is a no-no to buy.It is worth at the most $10:00 and from China $2:00.I can say no more. Please check.

This statement is key > "Delicate construction - multiple uses depend on how you handle it"I'd consider this a single or couple use disposable item at best.> I would not recommend this (maybe at $0.50) but it is not intended or designed for multiple or lasting use.