EXO member confesses to mishap with paper cane prop during Manila concert

An EXO member recalled an unexpected mishap involving a cane used as a stage prop during a past concert in Manila. He shared a moment of panic when the prepared cane unexpectedly malfunctioned during a magic performance.

Different canes for every city: Manila's paper cane

Having used differently designed canes for various performances, the member noted that the cane used during the Manila concert was made of paper. While previous shows featured canes with flamboyant and unique designs—reminiscent of a Diablo wizard's staff—the cane in Manila was made of a material almost akin to paper.

The nature of this prop led to an unforeseen situation during the show. The moment he picked up the cane, its paper construction caused it to fail to hold its shape. In that split second of grabbing the cane, the members caught each other's eyes, and laughter broke out on stage. Since they had always prepared different canes for each city, this paper cane became the most memorable prop for the member.

The folded cane and the moment of the accident

The real trouble began on the second day of the concert. While using the cane during the performance, an accident occurred where the cane folded in half. The member expressed his utter bewilderment at facing a situation where the paper-based cane buckled, unable to withstand the weight or pressure.

Despite the sudden mishap of the cane folding in half, his sense of responsibility to complete the stage shone through. The member worked hard to keep the performance going, even using his foot to try and fix the folded cane. Because the show had to go on, his efforts to manage the broken prop while continuing the performance demonstrated both the urgency of the moment and his dedication to the stage.

Regrets over the pigeon summoning and ambitions as a magician

For a member who dreamed of a perfect magic performance, this accident left a deep sense of regret. He shared his thoughts that if the cane had not crumpled or folded, he could have successfully performed the prepared pigeon summoning trick. As the condition of the cane directly impacted the quality of the magic, he expressed profound disappointment over not being able to complete the pigeon summoning.

However, this unexpected situation served as an opportunity to set new goals. The member added his ambition to work harder in the future to become a better magician. Concluding his story, he vowed to deliver even more polished performances, leaving behind the intense memory of the paper cane incident among the many different canes used across various cities.