I understand for loading purposes, but for the EFFECT, wouldn't they be better looking if taller?

Or is there some obvious problem that every competent manipulator (NOT me) knows that makes the idea of a 6" candle impossible, or problematic?

Thanks!

Sorry to learn that your candles are so short (that was a joke for all those that are looking for a band wagon to ride)

There are 6 inch candles out there. I could not tell you a maker - I am thinking they are from India (The New Magic Capital of the World - along with Magic Makers) - (again, another joke)

I like the take the glue gun to the candles (no joke) and create a few drip lines along the body of the candly so it does not look like multiplying tubes.

Yes, it's interesting.

Why make them so *** short?

I need them to be longer...and will now go look around.

Thanks!

I remember the first time my brother and I saw a magician perform this. We thought he was producing bic lighters. Lol

Bairefoot

Abbotts used to sell a set of Multiplying Candles that were to be 8" (or more) tall. They were almost 2 inches in diameter. Needless to say they appeared huge! They were different in operation (two pairs hinged and all nested into one). They may still sell them. I just gave my set to a young magician that wanted to add them to his act.

Tim Star's version is also a bit longer than the stubby 3-inch set. His are 4 inches and proportional so that they actually look longer in the hands.

Honestly, anyone with just a modicum of arts and crafts skills can build a set that will work! Of course you may have to be satisfied with a methodology other than the hinges shells!

It appears that Abbott's still carries the larger candles.

Thanks Gents - will go look.

Huh. Searched under both "multiplying candles" and just "candles" on Abbots - could you provide a link?

Thanks!

Hi

I checked with Abbotts and they said they no longer manufacture this particular product.

Hi, at the moment there are some on http://www.magicauction.com under the manipulation part,
Hope this helps,
Dave Major

Thanks Dave -

I'm still dying to know why they're not always made long & candle-like.

:)

LOL at your screen name. Very creative!!!!

Am I missing something?
Isn't Ashkenazi a Sirname? ("Ashkenaz" a Jewish name for Germany)

ChrisG

The short answer Pretty Good,
is that the longer they are,
the harder they are to manipulate
because of the balance points and weight.

You are holding these between your fingers (like billiard balls)
and must handle them with grace, ease, and skill,
everyone’s fingers are different lengths,
and everyone has different finger strength.

If you can handle longer ones personally,
you can use a short commercial set as a guide,
and can make a set from sheet metal or plastic
(try Tap on South VanNess) fairly easily.

But, bigger is not always better.
Magically,
Walt

Well said, Walt.

Tap Plastics was exactly the plan.

Regards,
AtPG