Magician's Walking Stick

Enchanting and rare, this gadget cane performs a trick and is one of only a handful made for 19th-century magicians. The illusion involves a blade, produced from within the cane's shaft, that cuts right through the neck of the carved head handle. However, as if by magic, the head remains attached to the cane! This captivating feat is accomplished with the help of small hooks that catch the cane’s shaft and keep the head attached as the knife slides through. Both handle and shaft are beautifully carved out of rich, ebony wood.

19th century

35 3/8" length