The performer explains that in Chinese culture, all energy or "chi" is balanced and regulated by the forces of "yin" and "yang". Two bamboo sticks are introduced. One stick is white with a corresponding white tassel. The other is black, with a black tassel on a black cord. These two sticks are held side by side and explained to be "Yin-Yang" sticks, which can demonstrate a very simple yet profound principle of human existence. Pulling on the white tassel, a white cord extends from the end of the bamboo stick. At the same time the cord of the black stick shortens and the black tassel rises up to its respective stick. In other words, every action in this world is met with a parallel reaction! The tassels are pulled several more times to further demonstrate this principle. At this point the performer points out the obvious to the audience...the action and the reaction must be connected somehow (just as the tassels and cords must also be connected). The performer holds the sticks in a variety of positions (first side by side, then like a "V", then like an "X") to demonstrate their "separateness"! But finally the sticks are placed one in each hand. One of the tassels is lowered, and as it is pulled down the tassel from its partner stick rises of its own accord! It must be the "chi" or mystic cosmic energy which connects the Yin and Yang sticks and keeps the cords and tassels moving!

Comes complete with black and white bamboo sticks and instructions sheet.

Dimensions Approximately 14" Long and 1" Diameter (35.5cm x 2.5cm)