Definition of the word "barita"

Question

I am seeing the word used in combination with mágica, i.e. "la barita mágica." The dictionary definition is obviously not applicable. I'm sure that barita is a diminutive for another word.
Thanks!

Answer 1

Thanks very much, Guillermo - I had a feeling that was what it meant. I guess since some people spell (or should I say misspell) words phonetically, and since in Spanish the letter "v" makes a "b" sound, that would explain the typo.

Answer 2

It is "Varita".
It means little stick. La "Varita mágiga" is a wand, like the one Harry Potter uses.