The Wacky Weasel by Wolf’s Magic

Original March 2005 Release – Number 68

“The Wacky Weasel” is an action-packed routine, created by Arthur Atsma & Chance Wolf, and is guaranteed to bring fun & laughter to both adults and children.

EFFECT

The basic Wacky Weasel routine is very similar to the Classic Snake Basket effect but at a much more rapid pace with a few more animations and features.

The show begins as the Magician asks a spectator to give him a hand with the next trick. A card trick unlike any other as this trick makes use of a WILD ANIMAL!! 

The magician brings out a Burlap Bag that is THRASHING ABOUT and asks the lady if she would please reach inside and grab the animal as you prepare the Holding Cage. As expected, she refuses and you bravely reach into the bag and withdraw “Wesley the Wacky Weasel”. 

Don’t let his sweet looks fool you as he is truly a VISCOUS BEAST! Wesley runs about the magician’s body as he is thrown into the BARBED WIRE covered RUSTY BOX and the lid is slammed shut to protect the audience from sure DANGER! Wesley begins to raise trouble throughout the routine as the Magician attempts to demonstrate Wesley’s Psychic and Magical Skills.

FEATURES:

Burlap Bag gimmicked to thrash-about
Lid Rises as Wesley peeks out
Full mechanical control of Wesley rising & lowering
Two Ball Launching units
Chosen Ball is found upon Wesley’s Head
Card Launching Device which ejects up to 10 cards
Chosen Card is found in Wesley’s Mouth
Sound Chip included making 7 different goofy voices of Wesley
Fake Barb Wire which is soft to the touch but looks DEADLY (removable if you prefer)
ATA case included

DETAILS (Please READ)

Please note that the entire Wacky Weasel system is completely MECHANICAL as NO BATTERIES are required (excluding Sound Chip). The sound chip, tested and works, requires three (3) small Energizer 357/303 batteries (as shown in the pictures).

In the tradition of the Time-Tested Jack Hughes Snake Basket, all the animations are operated BY HAND as you hold the box. Each trigger mechanism is positioned in a natural location with MINIMAL hand movement if any at all. Ready to perform, in complete confidence, at ANYTIME!

Rusty Cage measures 10″ x 10″ x 10″. 

Instructions are on the included disk and will require the appropriate device to read the disk and review the full instructions. 

Used, vintage item. Expect some imperfections from use and age. Playing cards and small ping-pong size colored balls included show use from performances. 

Please note. when this prop was released some 20+ years ago it sold for $895. Since then it as seen re-sales ranging from $500 to over $900+ at auction depending on condition. The scarcity of this item (supply & demand concept) has driven the collector value upwards and it’s expected that trend will continue. In other words, extremely rare item that doesn’t come up for sale often and something to consider especially if you collect magic. 

Details of this listing courtesy of the Wolf’s Magic website. 

SHIPPING

This item will be shipped with the ATA case (including contents) inside a packing box, fully insured (if shipped by UPS) and will require signature at the door to ensure safe delivery. 

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