Sure, we had wands, but they were more of a focus, allowing precise aiming. Very few spells back then that weren’t converted into a more streamline version. A part of me was jealous at how easy mages have it now. Another part of me was bitter at how much mages take for granted how far magic has come. New innovations are rare nowadays. Though if the Department of Mysteries was any indication, they were behind lock and eye. Most likely due to Minister’s who were to chickenshite about new magics.