The Baffling Barrel Production by Hocus Pocus

NOW AVAILABLE. LIMITED QUANTITIES. THIS REALLY DOES LOOK GREAT AND IS WELL MADE.

HP has taken a legendary magic effect and cranked up the fun! The Baffling Barrel is our bold new take on the classic Genii/Phantom Tube — same powerful magic, brand new personality.

Crafted with flair and built to shine, this 8×8 inch barrel isn’t just a prop… It’s a performer. While the greats before us stuck to the same old look, we decided to shake things up and bring some fresh style to a timeless trick.

It’s eye-catching, kid-friendly, and full of surprises. You’re gonna love what rolls out of this barrel!

What Makes it Different?

This isn’t your average Genii/Phantom tube. The Baffling Barrel brings a fresh look, clever design, and performer-friendly features that take this classic effect to the next level. Here’s what makes it shine:

The Look:

Everyone recognizes a barrel — whether it’s from a favorite video game or a backyard BBQ. It’s playful, familiar, and instantly engaging. The unique design adds charm and curiosity to any performance, making audiences of all ages lean in.

The Shape:

Unlike the traditional Genii or Phantom Tube, the Baffling Barrel features a more oblong shape — and that means more space for your load chamber. We’ve also designed the secret chamber to be slightly shorter than the barrel itself, adding an extra layer of deception right out of the gate.

The Size:

With a wider interior than most classic tubes, the Baffling Barrel was originally built so you could pass your arm clean through, showing nothing is inside. But here’s the twist: we discovered an alternate handling that lets you produce silks while holding the barrel at your hip! It’s a total game-changer, offering a more deceptive display with better angles and bigger reactions.

The Effect:

It looks like an ordinary wooden barrel… until the magic begins.

Show the barrel completely empty. Light passes through. There’s nowhere to hide. And then — silks, streamers, or spring flowers begin to appear from inside, as if by magic!