items required for stage play

[stageman]

Would welcome advice on how to make a witch's wand that has to break on stage - wanted for a production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.

Also, does anyone know where I can get hold of an "ivory" looking horn (Viking helmet/Lord of the Rings type horn) for the same production, please?

Thanks!

[RevShirls]

I'm not sure if this is the type of wand you are looking for but I've seen "break away" wands used in simple magic tricks before. http://alakazam.co.uk/acatalog/Alakazam_Magic_Accessories_5_125.html

I guess you arer looking for something a bit more sophisticated.

[RevShirls]

Are you actually looking for horn or for a horn helmet?

[LeMarchand]

Not sure about the wand. You could you make 2 wands: one for use through the rest of the play, the other pre-broken, but with a "sleeve" over the break, holding the wand in one piece. The actress could slide the sleeve when the wand breaks - I can't remember how this happens, but you could probably rig some sort of pyro effect (an xmas cracker slide banger?) into the wand, too.

 

Re the horn - I'm pretty sure that I've seen them in larger novelty/fancy dress stores. They're normally plastic, but a decent paint job should make it look the business to the audience. If you want something more authentic, trying googling under "live action roleplay" (those folk who play "Dungeons & Dragons" type games in full costume) and look for stores that supply the costumes and accessories. Here's a list to start from: http://www.pathfinderlarp.org.uk/links.html

[Jules001]

this place sells Viking helmets http://www.chickenshop.co.uk/acatalog/costum/hatworld.htm