The wand does all the magic! The effect is simple yet VERY STARTLING!Wave the magic wand over a small size pot, and INSTANTLY alarge and colorful glitter paper fanappears from nowhere!So easy to do! The wand is about 10\” long.the fan opens in 4 directions, so you can show it all the way around, it looks like a Christmas tree Sits in a plastic flower pot stand. very easy to do, suitable for kids. Highly recommended for school shows party gatherings etc. pack flat, play big comes with instruction sheet