Many people in the magical arts consider learning to perform certain effects as a historical right of passage in the process of becoming a serious student of magic. The Chinese Sticks is one of these effects. Yet, it is easy to learn, simple to perform and a treat for the audience to watch. Two sticks looking like magic wands are both held in one hand and displayed to the audience. One stick has a long length of cord hanging from one end. The other stick has a very short length of cord hanging from it. When the short cord is pulled, it appears to stretch and becomes long. But at the same time, the long cord on the other stick becomes short. The audience believes the cords are connected through the back of the sticks. But the sticks are separated showing there is no connection. Now the audience is really puzzled. Again the short cord is pulled and becomes long, while the long cord becomes short. Eventually both cords become long. Then both cords become short. And finally one stick again has a long cord and the other stick has a short cord. The Chinese Sticks measure 9 1/4 inches long by 1/2 inch diameter. The bright golden colored cords and tassels are held by red beads and contrast nicely against the black and white wand. You receive two Chinese Sticks and instructions