Divining Rods 2 by Tannen’s, Unknown

The standard version of this effect was apparently so popular the mini version was released about six months later.  When I first saw this version I thought it was the mini version until I received it and noticed it weighed twice as much as the standard version.  So this is not the “Mini” version.  Internally it is quite a lot more complex than the original version released by Tannen’s too.  So I don’t know if this was later released by Tannen’s or in fact a different manufacturer.  I am assuming it was created by a different manufacturer.

The one improvement on this version is you can cleanly slowly the back of the prop without any thumbs.  However, this also means that you actually have to touch the box to discover what the choices were.

Although this appears to be a copy of the Tannen’s version (which itself is inspired by Ed Mellon’s Quantimental) it could in fact have been released earlier. If you know who please let me know 🙂

Notice: I have included the Tannen’s instructions with this item but the differences become obvious very quickly.

Effect: The stand illustrated has four different colored rods set into the holes. The rods are re- moved from the stand by the spectators one at a time WHILE THE PERFORMER IS OUT OF THE ROOM blindfolded, his back turned, etc.

On his return he can immediately call out the color of the rod in each spectator’s pocket. If you think that’s astounding, hear this – NO STOOGES, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. The instant he returns he names who has what colored rod.

You cannot fail. Divining Rods is the closest thing to real magic you will come across in a long time. Best of all it’s mechanical. Wait ’til YOU find out how it’s done

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