Olen Kids Wizard Staff, 29.3 in Green Orb Costume Prop

What is this wizard staff for kids?

This wizard staff for kids is a lightweight plastic costume staff that assembles to 29.3 in (74 cm), with a black shaft and a green orb at the top. It suits kids dressing as a wizard, witch, sorcerer or villain queen for Halloween, a school parade or a stage play. Our product details list no lights or batteries, so treat the green orb as a decorative piece.

What's in the box and how does it go together?

You get one staff in three sections: two 13.4 in (34 cm) rods and a 5.3 in (13.5 cm) head that carries the green orb. The ends are threaded, so you screw the two rods together and then twist the head on top. It needs no tools and goes together in well under a minute.

Because the threaded ends overlap, the finished staff is shorter than the three parts laid end to end. Hand-tighten each joint until it stops. If a section starts to wobble halfway through a parade, a small extra twist usually snugs it back up.

How tall is it next to your child?

At 29.3 in, the staff reaches roughly waist height on a child about 4 ft (122 cm) tall, which is a comfortable height for small hands to carry and plant on the ground for photos. On a teen or adult it reads more like a scepter or short cane than a full-height wizard staff. The longest single piece is 13.4 in, so the disassembled staff fits in most backpacks.

Which costumes does it work with?

Black and green fit most dark-magic looks. A few combinations that read clearly in photos:

• Dark fairy or villain queen: a black robe or cape, a high collar and black devil horn hair clips.
• Classic witch: a pointed hat and dark dress, with the staff carried instead of a broom.
• Wizard or sorcerer: a long robe and a star-print hat, with the orb held at chest height for pictures.
• Haunted-house host: a black cape, with the staff planted beside the front door.

This is a generic staff design. It is not an official or licensed version of any film character's prop. For more ways to build the look, see our witch costume accessories guide.

Who is this staff not for?

It is a costume prop, not a walking aid and not a toy for sword play. The plastic threads are not designed for leaning on or for striking, so steer kids away from swinging it at each other or putting their weight on it. If you need a glowing staff for night photos, this one has no light.

Some schools, parades and conventions limit prop length or ban anything that looks like a weapon, so check the rules before the event. Our guide on how to choose a wizard staff compares lengths, orb styles and what to ask organizers.

Storage and care

Unscrew the three pieces after the event and keep them together in one bag so a section doesn't go missing. Wipe off face paint or makeup with a damp cloth. Avoid leaving the staff in a hot car, where plastic can soften or warp.