The magic guillotine illusion has been a traditional part of many a magician’s act. As the main feature of this gadget cane, it never fails to astonish. Watch as the ferrule of the carved blackthorn shaft is removed to reveal a curiously curved knife blade. Place the blade under the neck of the grotesque head, with its rolling eyes and lolling tongue, and with a quick stroke, slice through the offending neck! The trick is a star wheel hidden beneath the head, keeping it firmly attached as the knife passes through. Gadget canes are the most highly sought-after canes, and those of such remarkable ingenuity are especially prized.