The Mystery Stick by TCC & Jimmy Fan- Trick

The Little Brass Tube

Name: The Little Brass Tube
Brand: Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
SKU: MYSTERYSTKBottomwoodshelf
Price: 48.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (16 reviews)

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"I LOVE this. I saw this performed live in the magic shop, and I knew I wanted it right away. It's easy to do, is fun to perform and I carry it with me everywhere. It messes with the mind of everyone that sees it. Highly recommended!" - Jason N

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The Little Brass Tube is a modern take on the classic Pom-pom Prayer Stick/Chinese Sticks trick, which was first described in the Chinese magic book published in 1889. This close-up version features a brass stick measuring 13.5cm in length, with four wooden beads attached to each end, one of which is hanging on a cord. When you pull a bead on one side, the hanging bead is retracted, and when you pull a bead on the other side, the hanging one remains retracted. This process is repeated in various combinations, giving the illusion that all the beads are connected. However, when the stick is split in half, it is revealed that there is no connection in the centre. The Little Brass Tube is truly mesmerizing.

Designed for close-up performance, the Little Brass Tube is compact and easy to carry around in your pocket. Jimmy Fan used wooden beads instead of pom-poms; this allows for a smaller size, while the classic combination of brass and wood gives it a delicate and crafty feel. Each set of The Little Brass Tube is hand-assembled with precise attention to detail for comfortable performance.

Due to its structure, each set of The Little Brass Tube is assembled by hand, with strict control over details for comfortable performance.

Features

Close-up version of a classic effect;
Mini size;
Brass and wood, exquisite and classic combination;
Hand-assembled with precise details.

Notes:

The tube is made of H62 brass and may naturally oxidize over time, giving it a vintage aesthetic. The stick is not bright polished brass colour, and oxidation such as darkening and colouring is normal.

Ronald L.

The Little Brass Tube is nicely made, but there are a couple of issues of which one should be aware before purchasing. The edges of the holes where the string passes through are still somewhat sharp, evidently. It quickly frays the outside of the strings as they are pulled through. The maker must be aware of this, as extra strings are included and the instructional video demonstrates how to replace them. The other issue is that the two halves are quite difficult to pull apart and put back together. I grew up on a farm stacking hay bales, and I can barely get them to separate. I fear a person with less upper body strength would become very frustrated trying to perform that aspect of the trick. I tried to lubricate where the two halves join with tuning slide grease (designed for use with brass musical instruments) but so far it has not helped much. My next step will be to take some emery cloth to remove material from the inner section where they join so they will more easily slide together--but for the price charged, the end user should not be expected to re-tool the prop so that it works more easily. That said, it's well built and looks good (time will tell if the brass starts to tarnish).

Barry F.

It looks intriguing, even before you show what it does. Very well made and well worth the money.

Pierre T.

A great trick, easy to perform and well made

Christophe N.

Excellent quality and brilliant effect. I don’t need to do anything, all in the hands of the spectators… spare parts included. Brilliant and must have in your pocket to use anytime anywhere

Stephen R.

Good

John W.

Nicely made, rather hard to open initially. (The joint is a very good fit.) The cord holes could have been smoother, but it is supplied with spare cords should either break. It works well when carefully handled.

Duncan C.

Beautifully made. It is unique and quite elegant. The function is perfect. As an effect it it is brief, but because it is difficult to fathom how it works the magic moment lasts after it is put away.

Marcus V

Best trick I've brought in ages. A pocket size miracle

Caleb N

Perfect companion trick to the Little Brass Bolt. Easy and very magical.

Steve C

Very high quality and great service from the magic shop. Highly recommended

Emma C

Exactly the sort of magical treasure I love to show my son. It's fooled the socks off him.

David N

Been performing this all week. It's my go to carry around magic effect. Spin a story around how you inherited it, and you have a charming and magical prop.

Brian M

I expected this to be remote activated from the demo. It is not electronic.

Matthew B

Great trick. Would have preferred written instructions as my hearing is not good. but it's easy enough to pick up.

Stephen J

Can't recommend this enough. When you split the tube in half it drops their jaws. Instructions are clear and it's well made. 10/10

Martin N

This fools everyone. Highly recommended. Another great find from Merchant of Magic