# Wand-Controlled Lighting The Kandela Magic Candle Turns on With a Flick of the Wrist By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kandela-magic-candle References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/16/hokus-crapus-kandela-magic-wand-controlled-electronic-candles) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/2778/Kandela-Magic-Candle?via=ser&aff=512&awc=550_1284643692_c057d9fa4a63f6ad9cb1f630b3c7a1b2) All of you would-be magicians, sorcerers and witches -- or hardcore 'Harry Potter' fans -- the Kandela Magic Candle is what you have been waiting for. Hitting the market just in time for Halloween and the theatrical release of the latest '[Harry Potter' film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-x-casetify-collection), it will surely inspire a world of magic. I should note that you don't need to know any complex incantations in order to work the Kandela Magic Candle. Instead, all it takes is a [flick of the wrist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huntrx-cosplay-light-stick-toy) and, voila, it's lit. To turn off, you can give your wand a little wiggle or simply blow it out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gesture-controlled Lighting:** Developing gesture-controlled lighting products for the home and office could be an excellent disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the lighting industry. - **Magic and Fantasy-inspired Home Products:** Creating products that lean into a sense of magic and fantasy could be a way for home goods companies to capitalize on pop culture trends. - **Interactive Home Decor:** Improving the interactivity of everyday home decor products like candles could be a way to create new, innovative product lines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting:** The lighting industry is well-positioned to develop gesture-controlled lighting products in response to rising consumer interest in smart home technology. - **Home Goods:** Home goods companies could benefit from infusing a sense of magic and fantasy into everyday products to create more dynamic and engaging product lines. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing new interactive product lines for the home and office is an area of potential growth for consumer electronics companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Screenless Learning Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinoo-magic-wand.md) - [Smart Candle-Warming Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Spooky Interior Décors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lamps.md) - [Smart Candle Warmer Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Gesture Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand.md) - [Naturally Inspired Digital Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp.md) - [Flickering Candle-Inspired Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-big-poppy.md)