The 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot is a popular Halloween decoration that adds a spooky and whimsical touch to any outdoor space. This enormous prop features a witch in traditional attire, complete with a pointy hat, flowing cape, and broomstick. The witch is designed to appear as if she is soaring through the air, with her outstretched arms and billowing cape adding to the illusion of flight. The prop is made from durable materials that are built to withstand outdoor weather conditions, ensuring that you can enjoy this decoration year after year. Setting up the 12 ft flying witch is a breeze with the included stakes and tethers. Simply secure the prop to the ground using the stakes and attach the tethers to ensure that the witch remains in place, even on windy nights.
Orlando Magic mascot Stuff named the league's best
At long last, the Orlando Magic's postseason awards drought is over.
The Magic on Wednesday announced their mascot Stuff has won Mascot of the Year honors. Stuff's peers selected him for the honor during their recent annual meeting, the 20th time they've convened in such a fashion.
Stuff rose to prominence with his assist to Magic forward Aaron Gordon on this jam during the NBA Slam Dunk competition at All-Star Weekend. According to the Magic, Stuff's other accomplishments include "a death-defying back flip off a ladder through an inflatable hoop, an Academy Award-like performance in his trampoline symphony skit, [and] his unique 'What STUFF Does' video." The team put together this reel of Stuff highlights to mark the occasion.
In addition to entertaining fans at Magic events, Stuff also represents the team during community appearances. He hatched on October 31st, 1988 at Church Street Station and has been delighting Orlando fans--not to mention bedeviling its opponents--ever since.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story said the NBA announced the Mascot of the Year honor. While the NBA's mascots indeed named Stuff the league's top mascot during a recent meeting, the NBA is not affiliated with the award. We regret the error.
Simply secure the prop to the ground using the stakes and attach the tethers to ensure that the witch remains in place, even on windy nights. The prop also includes LED lights, creating a mesmerizing glow that adds to the magical atmosphere. With the 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot, you can easily transform your yard into a haunted wonderland.
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NEW NBA MASCOT — IT’S THE SAME OLD STUFF
Stuff on Stuff: Well, I sort of liked the looks of Stuff the Magic Dragon, newly hatched mascot of Orlando’s NBA-to-be team. It’s a clever parody of a name and — hey — these things are supposed to be hokey. Could have been worse. But then I started hearing complaints from people who said Stuff was just a variation on a theme used by Phillie Phanatic, the baseball team mascot. And sure enough, there are some striking similarities. To quote one Phillie Phanatic fan: “The only thing different is that the Magic mascot has two nostrils and wings and these feeler-things coming out of its head. And they are the same lime-green color.” Said another: “As a native of Philadelphia, I think they could sue us for stealing their mascot.” Turns out that both the Phanatic and Stuff were designed by the New York City team of Harrison/Erickson, which also has dreamed up mascots for the Montreal Expos, the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia 76ers. Says designer Bonnie Erickson: “There are differences, but then there are similarities, too. After all, they are from the same family.” And so what if we steal from Philadelphia? The Philadelphia-Orlando connection has been established since Magic general manager Pat Williams and head coach Matt Guokas came here from Philly, too. . . . If you are totally smitten by Stuff, opportunity abounds: The Magic are still looking for someone to step into the Stuff costume on a permanent basis.
Or, at the very least, hum along: And don’t think for a moment that I would miss an opportunity like this to burden you with a bad song. What with Pat Williams and crew trying to meet the NBA requirement of 10,000 season ticket sales by year’s end, Stuff will be everywhere drumming up business. The count as of Tuesday was 7,684. Sing this to the tune of “Puff, the Magic Dragon:” Stuff, the Magic Dragon
Lived by the court
And frolicked as a p.r. tool
For O-town’s big-league sport
Little Pattie Williams
Loved that mascot Stuff
He made the 10,000-ticket goal
A job not quite so tough
Together they would travel
The rubber chicken trail
Pat would trot out Stuff to help
Him make a ticket sale
Fat cats and corporations
Wrote checks where ‘ere they came
Yes, football-mad Floridians
Paid to see a round-ball game!
Notes for the fans: If past performance is any indication, the 4,300 Zonies ticket packages for the Florida Citrus Bowl game that go on sale today at five different Barnett Bank locations will be sold out by noon. The $31.50 price includes the game ticket plus all the usual perks — cap, “bottomless” cup with cheap drinking privileges at Cheyenne Saloon, etc. That’s about 900 more packages than were available last year. And with the Citrus Bowl’s 20,000 seat expansion can we expect a considerable increase in the Zonies allotment for the years ahead? Zonies guru Steve Slack laughs that off: “I wouldn’t ever foresee us going over the 5,000 mark. We’re just too unwieldly.” To celebrate that unwieldliness and to recognize the Zonies’ 10th anniversary, Slack and cohorts are putting on a Zany Zonies Talent Search, modeled after all the worst parts of The Gong Show. The partying starts this Friday at Church Street Station and continues every Friday until the big game. . . . Word is that a local bar-restaurant is putting together a Zonies clone for Magic games. Working name: The Dunkies.
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How did the Orlando Magic’s mascot pull off this magic trick?
The job of a mascot is to entertain and delight, but I had no idea the Orlando Magic had a real-life magician on their staff to don their suit.
The Orlando Magic mascot did a magic trick and I’m legitimately stunned pic.twitter.com/aWPxiyXN8R
— Ruairi S (@Ruairi_S) March 21, 2022
It’s blowing everyone’s mind. The internet is struggling to comprehend this trick, and with good cause — it’s a crowd pleaser that challenges our perception and expectations. Now, for anyone who knows magic you’ll know the basics of the ‘multiplying bottles,’ but that doesn’t make this any less impressive.
The real beauty of how this trick is done comes from the environment and difficulty pulling it off when you’re a mascot. Firstly, Stuff (that’s the mascot’s name FYI), is at center court, rather than on a stage. There are people able to see the illusion from every angle, so his technique needs to be on point. Then you have the actual sleight of hand, which has to be performed with clumsy, fat mascot fingers. That in itself is tremendously difficult. Finally you have the pressure of the moment. Thousands are watching you at the arena, millions are going to see this on the internet if you screw up — but Stuff nails it.
I think what I appreciate most is the adherence to team name and purpose. This is the Orlando Magic, obviously it’s good to have some magic. I think every team should be required to have at least one example a season of their mascot embodying the team name. I need to see Jazz Bear break out a Miles Davis trumpet solo. Rocky the Mountain Lion should pan for gold at halftime to find a nugget. Benny the Bull should run through a china shop. You get the picture here.
For now we can just give maximum credit to Stuff for doing great magic during a Magic game.
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or just want to wow the neighborhood, this towering decoration is sure to make an impact. So why settle for ordinary decorations when you can have an enchanting witch soaring through the night sky? Get your 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot today and let the witching hour begin..
Reviews for "Taking Halloween to New Heights: The 12 ft Flying Witch from Home Depot"
1. Kelly - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with the 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot. First of all, it was extremely difficult to set up. The instructions were not clear, and it took me forever to figure out how to inflate it properly. Once it was set up, it looked nothing like the picture! The witch was supposed to fly smoothly in the air, but instead, it just flopped around and didn't have any lifelike movements. Overall, I think this product is overpriced and not worth the hassle.
2. Jason - 1 star
I had high hopes for the 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot, but it turned out to be a complete disappointment. The quality of the materials used was subpar, and the overall construction felt flimsy. The witch didn't fly gracefully as advertised, it just jerked around awkwardly. Additionally, the motor was incredibly noisy and became a major distraction. Save your money and avoid this product. There are much better Halloween decorations out there.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I regret purchasing the 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot. Not only was it a pain to set up, but it barely lasted through the Halloween season. The witch's inflating mechanism stopped working after just a couple of uses, rendering it useless. I expected better durability from a product of this price range. Furthermore, the movements of the witch were not realistic, and it didn't create the spooky atmosphere I was looking for. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for a high-quality Halloween decoration.
4. David - 1 star
The 12 ft flying witch from Home Depot was a complete waste of money. It was advertised as being a show-stopping decoration, but it fell flat. The mechanism that was supposed to make the witch fly smoothly did not work properly, resulting in a jumpy and erratic motion. On top of that, the motor was incredibly loud and became a nuisance after a short while. Overall, this product did not meet my expectations and left me feeling disappointed. I would advise others to look for alternative options for their Halloween decorations.