One of the few gems in Magic! This is the effect that got me started in Magic. My friend took me to Tannen's and the first thing I saw when I walked in was Tony Spina doing appearing cane. I bought it on the spot. I just bought my second one and suggest paying a little more and getting the Tannen model which has a spring loaded lock and a full metal top (no white paint). Relatively easy to do but requires some practice. The effect of an instantly appearing cane is priceless. It is always the first bit in my act and you get their attention and instantly establish yourself as a pro.

The only bad thing about the metal Appearing Cane is that it gets a slivery thing on you ( i think it is lead ).