Did not expect a silk to be included within the packaging for the cane. A very pleasant surprise.
The action of the cane is quick (albeit loud), and the effect on an unsuspecting audience is
excellent. It does not take long to learn to master the trick, but I would not rate this at 5 stars
for the following reasons.
The device itself is a bit too large, and it can be difficult to
properly conceal within your palm - unless you have very large hands. I also found that the cane
needs constant polishing. The finish quickly becomes dulled with use, and leaves a dark residue on
the silk. A silver tarnish remover worked reasonably well for re-establishing sufficient luster,
but it would be nice if some care and use instructions had been included so one would know what
solvents are safe to use (including lubricants).
The same was also true for learning to
close the cane the first time - which proved to be a real challenge. Once you learn how to do it,
the process is not difficult, but I would definitely have appreciated some instructions instead of
being concerned I might be ruining my newly aquired device.