Tom-Foolery magic wands. Calcutta, D.A. Tayade, 1975 – 1988. A collection of eleven hand painted wooden magic wands as manufactured by the firm of Tayade of India. Beginning in 1973 at The Abbey, Mullica began using these handsome wooden wands in his performances. Beginning in 1978 at the Tom-Foolery, he used a new wand each year. Displayed in a black wooden shadowbox measuring 17 ½ x 25". Wands show wear from use, as expected, but overall good condition.