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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
Thanks Dan. No problem, now that I know. I'm sleeping like a baby again. Thanks for asking the question. It was fun looking for the information. All the best,
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...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts |
I've been collecting information on the magic wand for some time now. Here is what I have so far and always looking for more. Regarding the long post, just call me windy:
Magic Wands go back to walking staffs used 2000 years ago and more. Moses had a "Magic Wand" that he used to part the red sea. Magic Wands are used for drawing energy, and the composition of the wand itself (wood, crystal, metal, etc.) is chosen based on the intentions of the crafter. According to those who are “in the know” regarding the Occult and magick, wands that you craft yourself are the most powerful for personal magick as you are putting your own energy into the wand and its intended use. You can find references to "Magic Wands" throughout history; they are symbols of power and authority, as is a King's Sceptre. It's hard to say what the exact history is, but in looking at historical texts such as the Kabbalah and the Bible you will find much information to further your knowledge. Original wands were crafted from wood mostly and that is the medium we use. There is a long list of woods now used in crafting wands and many other materials uses other than wood. The reason that wands were downsized from staffs was because the growing need to hide "one's" belief in witchcraft or anything that might you a target for those that wanted to condemn them for their beliefs. (A smaller wand could easily be place in a deep pocket of a skirt for example. Magic wands have a presence in the history and legends of human cultures from thousands of years ago all the way to the present day. They are simple objects that respond to human gesture, speech, emotion, and even thought, and thanks to books and movies, most recently the Harry Potter series, they are widely understood from an early age as symbols of great empowerment. The philosophy of the Magic Wand is this. It is a magnetic, electric conductor for the magician's will. It directs the flow of his thought and concentrates it upon a given point in space or an object. It is, magically, what the sights of a rifle are to a sportsman. It enables him to focus his powers with exact precision upon the mark against which, or upon which, his will is directed. Apart from this there is no power, per se, in the Wand itself, any more than there is in a lightning conductor without the electric storm. Ergo, the Wand is the conductor, in the magician's hand, for the lightning of the soul; and just as the lightning rod is most useful and most powerful to protect, when the storm is the strongest; so is the Wand most powerful in the hands of the most potential magician. We can only transmit through this Wand the degree of force we may happen to possess in the soul. In a properly prepared Wand lies the most powerful weapon, to protect or destroy, that can be placed within a magician's hands. Magic has played an important part in most of our popular folklore and legend. In the major pantheons, the gods and goddesses have been endowed with special magical powers that afforded them great advantage over regular humans. In the legend of King Arthur, Merlin, Morgan le Fay and the enchanted sword Excalibur provided a rich fabric of magical legend. Homer's Circe used magic to turn Odysseus's men into swine. Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Hans Christian Andersen, and Aesop's Fables have been much loved vehicles for magical story-telling. Most stories passed down through native verbal story-telling traditions tell of magical beings and places, often explaining the creation of the world, and why things are now the way they are. Modern fantasy novels have carried the torch for humankind's love for the fantastic, and we continue to see magic as the intriguing and mysterious force behind mystical adventures that delight the imagination. Objects included in magical workings (ancient and modern) often include knives, swords, wooden wands, chalices, candles, salt, various containers (for holding herbs, incense, water, wine and other necessary items), writing instruments for drawing various magical symbols, chalk for marking out the circle in which the ritual is performed, bells, and other sacred objects. Hermes, the Tarot magician, and Merlin all used wands. As we have already seen in connection with Hermes and with the Tarot magician, the wand represents the specific power(s) of the magician who possesses it. In its association with the mace and scepter, however, we may add a new dimension of meaning. Using our imagination, we can picture primitive man using club and spear to hunt and to kill and then using these same implements to threaten, that is to attempt to control by intimidation. From there, that is, from the mace, it would be but a short step to the scepter, the badge of office of the chief or king. The trident and crozier would fit the same pattern. One primary use to the wand is to point to something and thus to focus attention and energy on it. As with all magic, this can lead to harm or to good, depending on context and intention. For example, in Melanesia "pointing the bone" (or stick or arrow or wand), accompanied by the ritual expression of negative emotion, may lead to the death of the victim. On the other hand, wands can focus emotional energy in positive ways, as with the fairy godmother's wand, the wand used by Moses to strike water from the rock, or the wand used by Jesus (see below) to raise Lazarus from the dead. Wands are similar in nature to the divining rods used in dowsing. This practice, called rhabdomancy or rhabdoscopy, however, seems less connected with the power which wands traditionally symbolize than with other means of divination (such as the use of a pendulum) which amplify one's intuitive responses. Such “magical” sticks appear in Paleolithic cave paintings dating from 50,000 B.C. They are held by women and shamans. (It is likely that these later became the magician's wand.) Abbe Breuil named this stick, le baton de commandment, suggesting it was an insignia of male rulership or power. But in fact, as a lunar measuring instrument, the stick derives from women's earliest moon-phase engravings on rock and bone. Having no first hand knowledge, all of our reflections on the Paleolithic cave paintings must remain speculative, of course. As we can easily imagine, Christ has often been viewed as a kind of magician. And many older illustrations show Jesus using a magic wand of some kind to perform his miracles. For example, in a Fourth Century image from the Vatican library, the depiction shows Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead by touching him with a type of wand. While ceremonial magicians use wands as a symbol of their power or authority, performing magicians have often used their wands to help them accomplish magic tricks. Many special "gimmicked" wands have been available over the centuries, some of which are still sold in magic shops. These wands may, for example, levitate or change their own appearance in some way (say, by changing color). They may also aid in the producing, vanishing, or transforming of some other object. And magic wands may also assist the conjuror to "misdirect" the attention of the audience in various ways. In passing, it should be noted that a distinction is often made between the "white magician" and the "black magician. This distinction occurs, for example, in one of the "big" dreams discussed by Jung.21 Although there are interesting symbolic aspects of "white" and "black" which could be developed, the basic distinction seems to be in whether the magic is being used for helpful or for harmful purposes. This is, of course, to some extent relative to the standpoint of the observer. With this in mind it is interesting to consider how modern wands are traditionally black with white tips. A result of the collective unconscious as described by Jung or simply a way to make the traditional wand conform to the “modern” dress of the black and white tuxedo? Frank Tougas
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
Great write up, Frank. Thanks for taking the time to do that!!
-=tabman I just got a beautiful wand and a presentation case made by our own Michael Baker in the mail today. I had given Baker some nice aged walnut from my wood house and requested he make me a wand someday in exchange so I had been looking for it at some point. I know there are a number of us wandmakers here on the Café who can make something for any taste and budget from almost any type of material and at a number of skill levels but this one is supurb. With that said, I must tell you that Baker's wand is expertly turned and very simple at the same time. The combination of weight and heft are perfect for my personality and I'm extremely happy with it. I would suggest Baker for anyone wanting a great custom turned magic wand and his presentation cases rival any I have ever seen. Great work Michael, thank you for doing that for me. I never expected such a beautiful piece of work. You're a real craftsman and I'm proud to be your pal!!! I think I owe you a few more hunks of walnut!!!! -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Magicmaven Inner circle 1235 Posts |
Yeah. thanks for that- it is nice to know the history on the things you use. thanks!
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
My Tabman wand is different... I told him we had lots of 32 calibre casings laying on the streets in L.A. so he made me a wand with the brass shell casings on the end of a stick. I call it my L.A. "street wand."
Carl Williams makes an awesome wand with real silver tips... sculpted in Dai Vernon's likeness.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
Hay Pete,
We've missed you around here. Glad to see you back home. -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Mrbimble New user Tucson, AZ 56 Posts |
Wow I’m grateful for everyone’s time. All of your wisdom and knowledge is appreciated!
I did contact Mr. Riser, being that he is local to me, but unfortunately he has so many orders for his exceptional work that is going keep him busy till 2006! Choosing a wand is a very personal choice. I didn't think when I started this that It would be so, humm...I guess emotional would be the best way to describe it. My thanks to everyone again for such input.
Jerry M.
Mundas vult decipi ~The world wants to be deceived Multum in parvo ~Much in little(packs small/plays big) |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Mrbimble,
Let us know what you decide is YOUR wand! ~michael
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Finding the right wand for your personality and style is no small task.
Just a note to say thank you to some very helpful and amazing individuals whom I was fortunate enough to find out about via our Magic Café Web Site, and whom helped me understand the finer points (no pun intended) of wand-making... Rings N Things owner Jake Zimmerman plans to produce Delrin tipped wands with the option of having either a silver or black metal shaft. These wands should prove to be attractive and provide a soft touch (tap) on the delicate finish found on some of the more costly cups. Jake is very approachable very responsive and is a pleasure to talk to either by phone or by e-mail. His Magic Café user name is Mad Jake. His company is about to launch stainless steel cups that are modeled in the style of Paul Fox cups, and promises to be a faithful rendition. Jake is both an expert in cup fabrication and has a broad and resourceful knowledge of magic in general, being a performer himself. His company's site can be found at: http://www.rnt2.com Tabman too has an amazing knowledge of his craft, handcrafting wands of the finest quality. He is a frequent and significant contributor to the Café and like Jake, I found Tabman to be extremely responsive and thoughtful in providing me with answers and solutions to my long string of wand related questions. Tabman's wonderful site of his talented endeavors can be found at: tabmantables.com Thomas Wayne, like both of the above gentlemen, proved patient, resourceful and responsive in relation to my search for the right wand for me. In the end I decided to order a customized wand made by Thomas Wayne. Ebony with special gems inlayed and my initials engraved. Very special indeed. Although Thomas doesn't seem to have a web page, he can be contacted at: twcues@ptialaska.net In summary, I found all three individuals mentioned above to be incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering invaluable tips (pun intended). Their dedication and contributions to the magic fraternity seem worthy of much praise. A fourth individual that proved unrelenting in his readiness to help and provide extremely thought-filled and valuable information and insights in support of my quest for the holy grail of wands (for my needs) is the legendary, yet very real and highly dedicated, Bill Palmer. His http://www.cupsandballsmuseum.com web site is a wealth of history and information. To these four individuals, "hats off". You are a credit to this site and to preserving the Art in Magic. Oh, and I almost forgot to recognize an individual who keep his "hat on"... the guy who conceived and launched this incredible site to begin with... Steve Brooks. Thanks Steve! Sincerely, Jonathan In a previous post, Frank Tougas said... "I've been collecting information on the magic wand for some time now. Here is what I have so far and always looking for more. Regarding the long post, just call me windy: Magic Wands go back to walking staffs used 2000 years ago and more. Moses had a "Magic Wand" that ..." (and more!) ************************************************************** Your post, Frank, on the history, use, and legend of "the wand" was fascinating, informative and inspiring...Did I neglect to say it was "enlightening"?! Many, many thanks. Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Mrbimble New user Tucson, AZ 56 Posts |
Believe it or not I found a local artisan that belongs to a local turners club. He invited me over to see his shop and discuss what I had in mind. Well after all things he created not one... but three wands!
The first 2 are "polar opposites" one with a dark wood middle and light wood tips and one with the light center and dark ends. The third one he created because I said I was afraid that I would damage or break the first two (since I am still learning a lot of the wand spins/vanishes). So the last one is made from a very, very resilient wood looking synthetic. It’s a material used in the construction of missiles, since the gentleman is an engineer for Raytheon. It looks just like a great dark wood with the grain and everything but man it takes a beating!! Now the kicker is he did all of them in exchange for a little preformance for him and his kids. What a guy!
Jerry M.
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Dear Mr. Bimble,
Congratulations on your recent wand coup! Is that what they call a "Hat Trick"...three wands in a row??! I suspect that the third wand, the synthetic wand made from materials used to create missiles, is actually an Exploding Wand in disguise. Use it in good health...but with due caution. All the best. Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts |
Roy Kueppers also makes wands in a variety of styles with exotic wood/metal shafts & tips in any combination. Anyone got one of Roy's wands?
Richard
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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the74rock Loyal user 261 Posts |
Tabman makes a great wand. frank starsini has a pretty good wand. has a nice weight and balance to them.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Tabman does make some great wands. I'm really fortunate to find myself on a forum with such master wand makers as Thomas Wayne and Tabman.
Their fine offerings make my brass wands look sort of chintzy. But I will say that mine do make a better weapon! I would like to do a show some time where I had my wands in a bag somewhat like a golf bag. "Let's see, vanish a coin. This calls for a nine iron."
"The Swatter"
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2005-05-11 01:55, Bill Palmer wrote: I would like to do a show some time where I had my wands in a bag somewhat like a golf bag. "Let's see, vanish a coin. This calls for a nine iron." that's a great idea!!! Maybe like a quiver??? -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Just received my customized Thomas Wayne wand.
Ebony shaft, with a delicate touch Abalone. It has the delicate/elegant look that I sought. Thrilled to have it. As mentioned, Thomas is a Master craftsman with excellent communication skills to boot. Thanks Thomas! Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Magicmaven Inner circle 1235 Posts |
Those wands in my opinion are the most beautiful wands currently made. I like them more than Porper's.
I am happy with my Tabman though. It get's the job done. congrats!
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