In September we told you about a very cool remote control wand that was about to go on sale.
Since then, the creator of the wand offered to give Jamie a demonstration of the Kymera Magic Wand in the comfort of Jamie's own home using his own electronic equipment.
Jamie was blown away by the technology and wrote up a review for MuggleNet (the full review can be accessed by clicking the "Read More..." link at the bottom of this post): It was roughly two minutes into my interview with Chris Barnardo, mastermind of the Kymera magic wand, that we got onto the topic of Arthur C. Clarke’s third law: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Chris quoted it with such passion that I knew I was about to see some sorcery in action, and before I know it, I’m turning lights off with the flick of a wand and turning up the volume on my iPod dock with a majestic twizzle.
The Kymera magic wand is truly a puzzle piece of engineering. About halfway into the interview Chris laments that 300 years ago he’d have been burnt at the stake. If I’m being honest, I’m surprised he escapes that punishment today. I simply have no idea how the wand works (although he does explain it to me), but am infinitely impressed with it. The technology is clever. The wand is heavy-ish but not cumbersome, and fits comfortably in the palm. The styling is rustic, Victorian and sleek, but not overpowering. One gets the sense that this wasn’t made simply for aesthetics.
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10-30-2009
at 00:58 AM
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 01:04:23
...a REMOTE control wand? Surely no one can be that desperately hardcore.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 01:45:53
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 02:15:09
that wand looks amazing... if you go to their website, that alone is neat. Im amazed at how it looks and works! -- doesnt mean Ill get one; I dont really have 50 british pounds plus more for shipping to Colorado :)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 03:52:56
I am a wand/ harry potterholic, so I MUST get this wand!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 06:52:16
No way!!! This is just too cool!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 07:24:25
I WANT IT NOW!!!!!! This is awesome!!! Im almost certain its going to cost a ridiculous amount of money since its only available in the UK right now. Even the website looks bloody amazing!!! GENIUS!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 09:54:41
I think this thing would definitely be entertaining, but not US$100 entertaining...
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Posted by: (MuggleNet) - Posted on: 2009-10-30 10:08:14
Great to hear from Jamie! And his excitement is convincing!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 10:08:15
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 10:27:24
My wand is now on order. My friends already duck when I wave my wooden Allivans wand around. I cant wait to see their expressions when I wave this one and the TV goes off. Should be worth every penny of the $99USD (including shipping).
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 10:31:21
I remember hearing about this in September and its been on my mind constantly. Definitely buying this. Haha! CassandraM, my friends duck when I swish my Alivans wand, too! I am so excited.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 12:09:23
Sweeet! Really awesome, totally have to get it :-P.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 13:21:31
Very cool! Im sure lots of HP fans will love this!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 13:47:38
Wow, that sounds amazing! I want one!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 15:12:10
I wouldnt mind a wand if it could help me with the housework. I need one to clean the bathroom. To turn on and off the t.v. and the stereo system is o.k. , I guess.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 15:24:40
That would be incredible to have, but its so expensive!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 15:55:37
tehe...I reserved mine a while ago and i got it in the mail a couple weeks back...its SWEET.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 16:23:52
Cool! I honestly probably wont get one, but that is cool. And Jamie is a good writer. :)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 16:32:14
... I think I just wet myself
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 17:56:31
That is possibly one of the coolest things ever.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 18:28:06
i dont understand how that wand works on things in your home but thats amazing!! and im sure they would be VERYYYY expensive!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 19:21:47
watch it on youtube: http://www [dot] youtube [dot] com/watch?v=IgvmuF7f_-Y
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 23:19:27
Love the comment "half the buttons on my remote I dont use and the rest I dont know how to use"! That is SO everyone on f-ing EARTH! I only fear that Swish-n-Flick might be beyond all o us at House Black as well! But I want that Steampunk Wand!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-30 23:22:03
As an owner of one of these wands, I can honestly say that I have absolutely no regrets in buying this wand. When I started using it, I was stunned at how great the interface was and how easy it was to make it learn. If youre hardcore like me, I would 100% advise you to throw down the $90 and get it. For sure.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-31 11:31:57
I will be ordering mine shortly!!!!! :D :D :D
This is probably the coolest thing Ive ever seen.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-31 13:43:31
Sorry Andrew, but "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" is SPOCKs Law. Who else would expound on technology?
Arthur C. Clarkes 3 laws are
(1) A robot may not harm a human being or, thru inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
(2) A robot must obey any order given by a human, unless doing so would violate the 1st law.
(3) A robot must act in self preservation, unless doing so would violate the 1st or 2nd law.
Knowing these laws and that Clarke wrote 2001 A Space Odessy. can you explain how Hal could act as he did?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-10-31 16:31:27
looks like fun, bit of over the top and expensive fun, but fun nevertheless......till I use it and with the terrible state of TV programs I would probably try to AK showhosts on the screen.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-02 12:22:59
Kamion.. How DARE you! lol
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-02 17:08:00
Oh goddddddddddddd, thats so awesome and Im so broke. XD;;;
But even if I dont get one, that technology is hella exciting, especially hearing from so many people about how well it works! I cant wait to see where that goes!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-02 20:12:18
that has to be one of the coolest things ive ever heard of. im too broke to buy one but i wish i knew someone i could talk into getting one so i could play with it! and, wow, jamie is a really good writer. nice review.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-04 09:57:49
haha Hermionenessie wants to play with Someones Wand, LMAO! ;)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2009-11-05 16:33:59
The Kymera Wand Community site is in the making at http://www [dot] kymera-wand [dot] com. Working together with the genius wand makers Chris Barnardo and Richard Blakesley of The Wand Company Ltd. we want to provide a place where wand users can get the latest information, share their experiences and stories and discuss anything related to the Kymera Wand. The wandmakers intend to handle their customer care forums and share news and information via our site.
Happy Casting
Michael
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2011-07-12 09:41:58
<p>omg this sounds waaay cool! i hope i can afford one, but shipping all the way to oregon... if i get one it better be worth it. anyone else know about any more reviews?</p>
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