As soon as I opened the box it was delivered in, I was overcome by a musty, moldy smell. After opening the packages of the items included in the trick, the smell was even worse. I tried airing the trick out side for a full day, which helped some but not enough for me to use. I contacted Penguin Magic about the problem and the solution Mark suggested was to air it out near an open window (which I already tried) and to spray perfume on the contents ( which would surely stain the items.) I ended up throwing the trick in the garbage. I can't believe Penguin packed the trick for shipment without smelling the fowl smell ! My advice: Don't purchase!!