Twistin' Todd Magic Wand

by Twistin' Todd

This balloon magic wand is both easy to make and extremely practical. It is strong enough for actual magic use, yet still rubbery for comic effects. If you do any balloon magic tricks, this wand is a natural addition. I use it in my International Man of Wizardy Harry Potter Balloon Routine detailed in the June issue of the Funny Paper Magazine. Special thanks to Bidou from Paris for teaching me the unusual form of double-stuffing that gives the wand its look and strength.

Materials: 1 white 160 balloon, 1 black 646 balloon, and 1 pair of sharp scissors.
Step 1: The Tube
	Snip end of the nozzle end of the 646 balloon where the taper ends.	Snip the nipple end of the 646 balloon where the other taper ends, making a tube.
Step 2: Double-stuffing
	Put the 160 inside of the tube.	Inflate the 160. It may help to hold the end of the 160 flush against the end of the tube while inflating. Tie it.
Step 3: The Drag (optional)
	I like to fully inflate the 160. It makes the following steps easier.	Drag the 646 tube to about an inch from the nipple end of the 160. This is optional, but looks cleaner.
Step 4: The other end
	Twist the 160 about an inch from the other end of the 646. Break off the end.	Tie and snip close to the knot. Note that if you skip Step 3 (The Drag) you have to repeat this step on either side of the 646 tube.
Step 5: Enjoy!