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Making a Magic Wand Although Tameran magicians did use wands, they did not resemble those with which you might be familiar. These wands were different in both shape and purpose. They are shaped somewhat like a throwing stick or a boomerang, and some feel they were used in a “throwing” manner to send energy. They were usually carved from ivory, which, of course, we’d never use, would we? I can find no specific information on size, but the wands described in my references were found in a box that measured 18" x 12" x 12".

They were inscribed to invoke the protection of specific deities or animals. It is said they were used to draw magic circles. I believe the word “draw” must not be taken literally. A wand large enough to use standing would be too large to go in that box. A smaller wand would require bending over or crawling 216


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