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  • Acrylic
    Acrylic is a clear plastic that resembles glass. Airplane windows are made of acrylic as were the bubble-tops of WWII fighter planes. The Presidential Limo as well as the Popemobile use acrylic in place of glass. Acrylic can come in a variety of colors and can be opaque or semi transparent.

    Blackwood
    African Blackwood, also know as Mpingo, is a pre-eminent wood used in the production of woodwind instruments and comes from a tree called “The Tree of Music.” It is one of the most exquisite treasures of nature. Its qualities of fine texture, density, stability, and surface finish have no equal and is the perfect compliment to any magician’s wand.

  • Box Elder:
    Sometimes a boxelder tree contains wood that carries raspberry-colored streaks and flecks. Composed of a pigment from a fungus (Fusarium negundi), these red streaks are appealing for woodturners and makes a bold statement in a magician’s wand.

  • Bubinga:
  • Bubinga is a rare wood from West Africa which is reddish in color and is often considered to be part of the rosewood family, although technically, not a rosewood.


  • Burl:
    Burl woods are quite rare and grow when a tree is injured. The burl is like a scab to protect the wound. The grain patterns in burls are always beautiful regardless of the wood in question.

    Canary
    Found in Panama, Ecuador and Southern Brazil, canary wood can be found with beautiful gold, yellow and red grain. This wood is hard, heavy and strong, making it ideal for the wand of a working magician.

  • Cherry:
    Cherry is a premium American hardwood prized for its natural luster, attractive grain, and rich, warm glow. Cherry wood darkens gradually when exposed to light and will find its beauty enhanced over time.

    Cocobolo
    One of the most beautiful woods, cocobolo is very hard and strong with excellent shock resistance. Cocobolo is a moderately rare wood and is therefore quite expensive. It’s unique grain always seems to grab everyone’s attention – ideal for any magician striving to make an elegant impression.

    Eucalyptus Burl
    From Tasmania, eucalyptus burl is very rare and expensive. A 4 x 11 x 11 piece would typically cost $116. The value is seen in the beauty of this wood and adds the right touch of class to any magician’s wand.

  • Faux Ivory:
    Faux ivory is used as a replacement for real ivory. It looks and feel the same as elephant Ivory but does not discolor or check as does true ivory. Faux Ivory is available in limited quantities and is very hard to find in lengths longer than 5 inches, making it the perfect tip for a traditional magician’s wand.

  • Ebony
    Also known as “African Ebony”, ebony is the Greek word for “fruit of the gods”. Historically, drinking goblets were made from this wood, as it was believed to be an antidote for poison, and its use would ward off evil. This may be the reason many believe that a wooden wand made of gaboon ebony has magical powers.

  • Gaboon Ebony
    Also known as “African Ebony”, ebony is the Greek word for “fruit of the gods”. Historically, drinking goblets were made from this wood, as it was believed to be an antidote for poison, and its use would ward off evil. This may be the reason many believe that a wooden wand made of gaboon ebony has magical powers.

  • Gemstone
    Considered a precious stone, color is the most obvious and attractive feature of gemstones. Gemstones are very difficult to turn, but the results are stunning and therefore add a special touch to a magician’s wand.

  • Hardrock Maple:
    Due to it’s density and strength, hardrock maple is often used for ballroom floors and maple is the wood of choice for violin makers. It is natural that this wood would be used for a magician’s wand. It has an elegant and traditional look, while unique enough to catch the eye.

    Hormingo Negro
    Also called Granadillo, hormingo negro is often used as a substitute for rosewood or cocobolo.

  • Kingwood
    The name “kingwood” derives from the fact that a couple of hundred years ago, this was the favored wood of French kings for their furniture. Kingwood is in the same genus as cocobolo, rosewood, blackwood and tulipwood.

    Lignum Vitae
    The tree from this wood comes is called “Tree of Life”. In latin Lignum Vitae means “long life”.
    This wood is extremely rare and is one of the hardest woods known to man and was once used to make ball bearings. Lignum vitae is also used in United States courtrooms for the judge's gavel to prevent cracking when striking it down on his desk. This is the same reason why this wood is perfect for the magician using a wand for a cups and balls routine.

  • Macassar Ebony
    Ebony is a dense and heavy wood, making it one of the most difficult woods to carve. Macassar ebony, native to the Celebes Islands of Indonesia, is an exceptionally beautiful hazel-brown black-striped wood.

    Padauk
    Also known as “barwood”, “african coralwood”, “muenge” and “vermillion”, padauk Grows in Central and West Africa. This wood is very hard and strong, making it very resistant to decay.

  • Purple Heart:
    Native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, Purpleheart often boasts a vibrant, deep-purple coloration.It’s truly one of nature’s wonders.
  • Rosewoods
    The best rosewoods grow slowly in the deeper parts of jungles. As a result, rosewoods are very rare and expensive. There are several types of rosewoods, famous in their own rights. kingwood, tulipwood, African blackwood, Brazilian, Honduras and cocobolo are all different species of rosewood. These woods are in high demand and are striking in their beauty.

    Wenge
    From Zaire and other small countries of West Africa, wenge is a special wood. Some even say it is rich in mystical powers. For hundreds of years it has been used in its native Africa to make ceremonial masks and statues paying homage to gods.

    Yew
    The wood of the yew is known for its toughness, evidenced in its history. The formidable English military weapon of the Middle Ages -- the longbow -- was made of yew. In fact the law decreed only royal longbowman could have yew bows. Commoners had to settle for ash and elm. At the Battle of Crecy on August 26, 1346, the English devotion to yew longbows became well-justified. The rapid-firing longbowmen destroyed the French calvary and carried the day.