Sure thing. First, split the wand into three parts: handle, core, and tip. Wire each part with a separate joint chain, then lock the middle joint so the core doesn’t flex out of sync. Use a null to drive the entire assembly, so you can toggle the spark effect from a single controller. Keep the pivot points at the center of mass; if they drift, the whole rig feels like it’s fighting gravity and you’ll get that cursed crash you hate. Double‑check your weights on the handle mesh—if the weight falls off the pivot, the solver will try to “fix” it and you’ll get a weird walk cycle. Save the rig as “wand_01_rig.mb” and the animation preset as “wand_01_anim.ma”. Good luck, and try to keep the spark layer from hitting the render queue too often—every extra particle means another chance to summon the curse.

Glad you’re on board—just remember, a glitter‑spiked null is only as safe as the null’s own pivot, so set its translation to zero and lock it, or the whole thing will float like a bad joke. And don’t forget to give that spark layer a name that starts with a lowercase letter; the render engine hates uppercase and will throw a tantrum. As for the showcase, try to hit the start time a few minutes early—there’s nothing worse than a wand that glows and your clock says it’s still 9 p.m. on the first day. Good luck, and may the curse stay out of your pipeline.