Vintage JANS’ Hand Flasher
 
A classic piece of pyrotechnic magic from JANS’, this vintage hand flasher puts dramatic fire effects right at your fingertips. Designed for stage or large-scale performances, it delivers sudden bursts of flame exactly when and where you want them.
 
Effect
With a simple action, the performer produces controlled flashes of fire—perfect for appearances, transformations, or adding shock and spectacle to any routine. Whether producing an assistant, making props vanish, or punctuating a magical moment, the effect is powerful, visual, and unforgettable.
 
Condition
Unused, vintage item
Flesh-toned paint shows some wear from age and storage, but functionality is unaffected
Requires caps to operate (not included, but still commonly available)

Marketed as “the most ungimmicked, no phony baloney, never-done-before explosion of flame,” this hand flasher was billed by JANS’ as foolproof, self-contained, and completely invisible in use. Today it remains both a collectible piece of magic history and a practical working prop for magicians who appreciate classic stage devices.
 
Short history of JANS' Magic
 
JANS’ Magic was a small but memorable magic manufacturer active from the 1970s through the 1990s. Known for producing affordable props and clever packet tricks, their creations found their way into magic shops, catalogs, and the collections of countless hobbyists and professionals.
 
Their line included a wide range of pocket magic—paddle effects, card tricks, silk productions, and novelty items—often packaged simply on cards or in plastic sleeves with printed instructions. While never as large as Adams or Royal Magic, JANS’ stood out for its variety and charm, offering tricks that were accessible, easy to learn, and fun to perform.
Today, original JANS’ Magic props are considered collectible pieces of magic history.