The Magician twirls a cane between the fingers. Then he taps it on the floor to prove it's solid. A solid metal cane about 3 feet in length held out, stretched in the performer's hand vanishes visibly and instantly. Or you could have the cane change into one or two silks, a stalk of flowers, a length of ribbon or even disintegrate into confetti. Every performer will have his own ideas for the presentation of this versatile item.