The performer walks on to stage with a cane. He places the tip of the cane into a cup on the floor, and instantly the cane transforms into a pair of inverted parasols, to form an attractive and off-beat display stand. Subsequently the performer uses this stand to hold his production and other items like card productions, silks, ropes and ribbons, spring flowers, paper garlands, sponge items, plastic multiplying balls and other light weight items.