![]() Most English wizards and witches get their wands at Ollivanders Wand Shop in Diagon Alley, where they may try out multiple wands until they find the one that suits them, or rather, the wand finds the wizard that suits it. Most witches and wizards go to buy their first wand when they are eleven, just before starting their magical education. The study of the history and the magical properties of wands is called Wandlore. Although the wand cores may come from the same creature, or the wood may come from the same tree, no two existing wands are exactly alike. Each wand is made of a specific type of wood with a magical substance making up the core. Wands are manufactured and sold by Wandmakers, the most famous of these in Great Britain being Ollivander and Gregorovitch. ![]() This is because they are imbued with a great deal of magic. Wands are referred to as "quasi-sentient" because they are as close to animate as an inanimate object can get. In addition, magic with a wand is mostly performed with an incantation, but Nonverbal spells are also possible for more experienced wizards and are a great deal more helpful in dueling, as the opponent has no way of knowing what spell you are going to cast and thus might not be able to adequately protect him or herself in time. (The noted exception to this in the books is when young witches and wizards prior to age 11 accidently do magic.) Wandless magic is, however, very difficult and requires much concentration and incredible skill only truly advanced wizards are known to perform such magic. Most spells are done with the aid of wands, but it is possible to do spells without the use of wands. ![]() A Wand is a quasi-sentient magical instrument through which a witch or wizard channels his or her magical powers, and thereby centralizing the effects for more complex results. ![]()
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