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The mystery stick magic trick is a classic illusion performed by magicians, where a solid stick seemingly becomes flexible in the hands of the magician. This trick has baffled and amazed audiences for years, leaving them wondering how it is possible. However, the explanation behind this trick lies in the clever and deceptive use of materials and manipulation by the magician. The main idea behind the mystery stick magic trick is to create the illusion of a solid stick transforming into a flexible or even rubber-like material. The magician starts by showing the stick to the audience, ensuring that it appears to be a solid and rigid object. They may tap it against a hard surface, producing a sound that further reinforces the notion that the stick is solid.

They may tap it against a hard surface, producing a sound that further reinforces the notion that the stick is solid. However, the stick used in the trick is not a genuine, solid stick. It is specially constructed using various materials and techniques to make it appear solid while being inherently flexible.

The mystical objects of John Dee

As part of our series of guest posts about John Dee’s life, books and publications, Mehzebin Adam from the Science Museum, London, writes about mystical objects believed to have been owned by Dee. These objects can been seen in the current RCP exhibition ‘Scholar, courtier, magician: the lost library of John Dee’.

John Dee (1527­–1609) was an Elizabethan mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, alchemist and occultist, and also known for being an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. The current exhibition at the Royal College of Physicians, which opened on 18 January 2016, explores the fascinating work of John Dee through his alchemical texts and extraordinary objects. Among the objects on display is the Claude glass believed to be John Dee’s scrying mirror and John Dee’s crystal with a facsimile of a statement about it. These objects are loaned from the Science Museum in London which has the objects on permanent loan from the Wellcome Trust since 1997.

The Claude glass, a device consisting of a black glass mirror stored in a sharkskin case, is thought to have once belonged to John Dee. A Claude glass was normally used by artists, travelers and connoisseurs of landscape. It is named after the artist Claude Lorrain (1600–1682), a 17th Century landscape painter whose name is synonymous with the artistic movement. It is believed that Dee used his Claude glass as a crystal ball to look into the future, a practice known as scrying and a form of divination. Divination has been used for thousands of years to forecast the course of an illness or find the best treatment, the practice involves an attempt to predict the future from signs and symbols. Dee spent much of his life devoted to alchemy, divination and hermetic philosophy. According to museum documentation records, the object has belonged to Lady Betty Germaine, from whom it passed to the Duke of Argyll and later to Horace Walpole. The documentation records show that the Wellcome Histroical Medical Museum, now the Wellcome Trust, accessioned the object into their collection in 1937.

Claude glass, believed to be John Dee’s scrying mirror. Europe, undated. Science Museum, London, Wellcome Images

John Dee’s crystal is a clear cut purple crystal attached to a chain and ring. Dee claimed that the crystal was given to him by angel Uriel in 1582 who instructed him and his assistant Edward Kelley (1555–1597/8) on how to make the philosophers stone, every alchemist’s ultimate goal. He believed that he had an ability to contact angels and spirits and claimed that angels had dictated several books to him. This crystal was passed down to Dee’s son, Arthur Dee (1597–1651), who gave it to Nicholas Culpeper (1616–1654) as a reward for curing his liver illness. Culpeper was a physician and an alchemist who used it to cure illnesses until 1651, when he claimed a demonic ghost emerged from it. The documentation records show that the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum, now the Wellcome Trust, accessioned the object into their collection in 1936.

A facsimile of a statement about John Dee's crystal written by Nicholas Culpeper on the back of a deed is also on display. It was written on 7 March 1651 in Latin and gives a historical insight into the crystal and how Culpeper came to acquire it. Museum documentation records show that the manuscript was bought at an auction for the Wellcome collection in 1922.

Statement by Nicholas Culpeper about John Dee’s crystal. Nicholas Culpeper, 7 March 1651. Science Museum, London, Wellcome Images

These objects with their fascinating histories give a curious insight into the work and mind of John Dee, one of the most extraordinary and enigmatic figures of the Elizabethan age.

Mehzebin Adam, Science Museum

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The most common type of stick used is called a "paddle stick" or a "breakaway stick." It consists of two separate parts, which appear to be a single piece when held together. The magician holds the two parts of the stick together firmly, making it appear as a single, solid object. They then proceed to perform various tricks, such as bending, twisting, or even breaking the stick, all while still holding the two parts together. By doing so, the magician creates the illusion that a solid stick has transformed into a flexible or even broken state. The secret lies in the carefully designed construction of the stick and the magician's handling of it. The two parts of the stick are held together using magnets or other invisible mechanisms, allowing the magician to control its flexibility. When the magician applies pressure to certain areas of the stick or manipulates it in a specific manner, the magnets release, causing the stick to flex or break apart. The magician's skillful performance and misdirection further enhance the illusion. They may distract the audience's attention away from the stick's construction by using engaging patter, gestures, or other props. By focusing on these elements, the audience's attention is often diverted from the stick itself, making it easier for the magician to manipulate it without arousing suspicion. In conclusion, the mystery stick magic trick is a fascinating illusion that appears to defy the laws of physics. However, the explanation lies in the deceptive construction and handling of the stick by the magician. By using specially designed materials and techniques, as well as misdirection and skillful performance, the magician is able to create the illusion of a solid stick becoming flexible before the eyes of the audience..

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