Magill forceps are one of several tools that aided in the development of modern anesthesia.The tool combines long forceps with an angled handle, which keeps the hand out of the line of vision when a physician is inserting or removing tubes from the trachea or esophagus.Like many medical tools that are inserted into the body to perform a task, Magill's forceps are made of stainless steel, which makes them easy to clean and sterilize.