Elder Wand on a Hogwarts Wand Stand (left) and four different wands in a Harry Potter Wand Display (right)

In the search for the perfect wand, we face several problems: Which wand maker do I choose? Violetta Beauvais, Arturo Cephalopos, Death itself (according to The Tale of the Three Brothers), Mykew Gregorovitch, Johannes Jonker, Jimmy Kiddell, Antioch Peverell (according to Albus Dumbledore), Ollivander, Thiago Quintana, Shikoba Wolfe, Isolt Sayre, James Steward or Salazar Slytherin?

According to Garrick Ollivander ‘The wand chooses the wizard.’ But it took a long time to find the right one for Harry Potter (eleven inches, holly, phoenix feather) and even Voldemort’s wand was unfaithful — luckily. At Olleke, you choose a wand that you like best. You can find all wands online or come pick one up in our shops in Belgium and the Netherlands, where you can try them all.

Finding Your Own Wand

Our wand selection in-store — try before you buy.

Open a book about Pagans and you’ll learn you have to wander around a forest, barefoot, to find the tree that matches your personality. Then you ask the tree spirit permission to return upon the next Full Moon, so you may cut off a branch that fits half your arm length, before refining the wood and decorating it with a hidden core, energy gems, carved or painted runes, ogam or other symbols.

Olleke lets you choose your wand according to your taste. For many Potterheads that’s a quite difficult task — we have so many. Two characteristics determine which wand suits you best: your height and your own character. If you are tall and have an open character, you usually have a longer wand, while small and shy people tend towards a shorter one. The wand reflects or complements the character of the wizard.

The wand of especially determined magicians is adamant, such as Bellatrix Lestrange. Wizards with a more fragile character tend to have flexible rods, like Draco Malfoy. Hermione’s wand is made of the wood of the grapevine — a less common material that is best suited to witches and wizards who have a higher purpose. The type of wood is important. Voldemort’s wand is made of yew, a symbol of death and eternal life. Harry’s wand, on the other hand, is made of holly, used in treelore to drive evil spirits away. Well, Expecto Patronum to that.

The magical core is particularly important for the character of a wand. Phoenix feathers take time to get used to their owners and have a mind of their own. Unicorn hair is perfect for making spells, but isn’t considered powerful. Dragon heartstring makes for strong spells, but is temperamental and prone to accidents. Tail hair of a thestral is strongly related to death, which is unfortunate as the wand changes rulership quite frequently.

Legal possession of a wand is a complex matter. If a wizard is defeated in a duel, the wand can change allegiance. A simple disarming spell or mere physical strength is sufficient. But you don’t automatically lose your wand every time you’re attacked, which makes the matter even more confusing. If there is a duel between twin rods, the phenomenon of Priori Incantatem can arise — this is what happens in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Ollivander Edition vs Character Edition

Ron, Hermione and Harry Wand in the Ollivander edition (left) and Character edition (right)

With the Ollivander edition, you get a beautiful tactile box that looks like the one in the film series. When you open it, two flaps of tulle cover the wand, snug in a velvet lining. The Ollivander boxes have different lengths and shades of colour — Dumbledore’s wand is ultramarine blue and a lot longer than Snape’s black box. The boxes have no names, only a vintage compass sticker on both sides, except Harry’s dark brown packaging which is adorned with a mysterious combination of numbers. Each Harry Potter Ollivander box comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Character Edition wands contain the same wands in a different box. The inside is always black. The outer boxes have different colours with a uniform design — all boxes have the same length, which simplifies presentation. Each name is printed on top in an oval metallic sticker. The most important difference is the name badge, which is only included with the Character Edition: you can attach it to the top of the box and present your collection on a shelf. There is also a much larger selection of wands in the Character Edition, making it the first choice for many Potterheads who want to display the full range.

Character Edition wands of Tonks, Moody, James Potter and Grindelwald.

Special Edition Wands

Wand display of Bellatrix with mini Death Mask

A highlight is Lucius Malfoy’s first ‘snake’ wand hidden in a cane. The actual rod is decorated with a silver-plated snake’s head adorned with green crystals. The walking stick is made from wood, matt black coated, and impresses with its size and weight. You can also find Lucius’s second, more modest wand in the Character Edition — the one he surrendered to Voldemort.

Bellatrix’s first wand, stolen in the end by Hermione, is available with a wall display that includes her miniature Death Eater mask. The display holds the curved wand in place by two metal hooks. Her second straight black wand is also available in the Character Edition.

Dolores Umbridge won’t win the people’s choice, but we do sell her wand. It is placed on a bright pink display with a brass metal ribbon, in an almost self-glorious manner. The wooden display has a wall bracket — ideal to hang between your wizardcat plates.

The wands from Fred and George Weasley come as a set with a display made of real wood, with a brass-coloured metal plate engraved with the famous W of the Weasley twins. The wands are presented on metal rods that protrude vertically upwards, making them seem to float in the air.

One of the newest special editions is Hagrid’s umbrella. The old pink umbrella owned by Rubeus Hagrid conceals the pieces of his broken wand. The replica looks like an umbrella, with the handle and box of an Ollivander wand. Hagrid was falsely accused by Tom Riddle of releasing the creature that killed Myrtle Warren, and as a result his wand was destroyed. Dumbledore allowed him to secretly keep the shards in the shaft of an umbrella — the shards still possessed a good portion of the wand’s original power.

Lucius Cane, Fred (above) and George (below) wand • Dolores Umbridge Wand and Hagrid Umbrella Wand with Ollivander extra long box

Wand Display Collections

In some Wand Display Collections you’ll get exclusive wands, like the first wand of Luna Lovegood and the wand of Peter Pettigrew. These wands aren’t sold separately — the only way to get your hands on them is to buy the display collection. Wands from a Wand Collection are also produced using different moulds, making them more elegant and highly detailed compared to wands from single boxes.

Triwizard Tournament Wand Collection

The legendary Triwizard Tournament brings together the three largest European magic schools. The 1994 edition ended tragically — with the death of Cedric Diggory and the rebirth of Lord Voldemort. The Triwizard Tournament Wand Collection has a beautiful wooden display for the wands of Harry Potter, Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour and Viktor Krum. The protective plexiglass makes it look like something out of a historic museum.

Dumbledore’s Army Wand Collection

One of the first collections is the Wand Collection of Dumbledore’s Army, a rebellious student organisation initiated by Hermione Granger. The parchment all members signed is at the heart of the collection, which contains the wands of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron and Ginny Weasley, Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood — including Luna’s first wand, which cannot be bought separately.

The Marauders & Dark Wizard Collections

The Marauders Wand Collection is displayed on a hand-painted Marauder’s Map, holding the wands of James Potter, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew. The Pettigrew wand is exclusive to this collection. The Dark Wizard Wand Set comes with the wands of Lord Voldemort, Death Eater Skull, Death Eater Swirl, Death Eater Snake and Death Eater Thorn, on a shaped silver metallic Dark Mark wall display.

Fantastic Beasts Collections

The Fantastic Beasts Wand Collection features a hand-painted display showing the coat of arms of MACUSA — the Magical Congress of the United States of America. It includes five wands: Seraphina Picquery, Percival Graves, Porpentina ‘Tina’ and Queenie Goldstein, and Newt Scamander. With the release of Crimes of Grindelwald, a new display was released in the shape of the Deathly Hallows, with the wands of Leta Lestrange, Theseus Scamander, Gellert Grindelwald, Nicolas Flamel and Newt Scamander.

Marauders Wand Display with 4 wands including the exclusive Peter Pettigrew wand • Dark Mark Wand Display with 5 Death Eater and Voldemort wands

Technical, Interactive & Exclusive Wands

With the luminous wands of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Newt Scamander, you don’t risk expulsion from school — their magical core consists of batteries and dimmable muggle LED light. Look for the hidden button in the handle, which you can adjust to Maxima. Pro tip: with a slow shutter speed on your camera, try to paint words in the air with light. Nargles everywhere.

It becomes even more magical when you influence your surroundings with a casual wand gesture. That’s what the magic wand remote control is for. It allows you to switch on the TV with a wave, regulate the volume by gently turning it, or change the channel with a precise swing. A total of nine gestures can be programmed to any function on any infrared device.

The interactive wands sold at the Universal Theme Parks (Orlando, Hollywood and Osaka) each come with a map of the Theme Park indicating marks in Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, where you can practice using your wand and see some magic happen. The wands control sensors in the Theme Park and are sold only at Universal.

In 2021 Warner Bros Studio Tour released a real wooden wand, exclusive to the Studio Tours in London, New York and Hollywood. The wands are carved and painted, showing natural differences — Dumbledore’s wandbox is petrol blue with a tassel, Harry’s comes in sepia brown, and Hermione’s in a slim burgundy box.

For a wand not related to the official Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts collection, we also sell our range of affordable Olleke wands, packed in black boxes with foil printing.

Harry Potter Remote Control Wand • Hermione Wand with Illuminating Tip

Practical Wands

Did a muggle tell you to buy something practical? Well, we have ballpoint pens… shaped like wands. And you really needed a new pen, didn’t you? A Wand Pen works like a good luck charm for your application, exam or creative block — or just because it looks cool.

We have three types: ballpoint pens with a bookmark, ballpoint pens with an extra feature — a pocket light — and ballpoint pens the length of a real wand. Probably can’t be refilled, but who cares? It might be your way of getting that first wand.

Large Wand Pen • Wand Pen with bookmarks • Wand Pen with illuminating tip