The rabbit in the hat is a famous trick that has become a symbol of illusionism as such.
It is performed quite rarely, as it has become a “battered cliche”. Presumably, John Henry Anderson ( 1814 - 1874 ) was the first to show it. This happened in the 30s of the XIX century [1] .
The magician puts the hat on the table or drawer. After that, he pulls out an object from the hat (traditionally a rabbit ).
Secret
Option one
When the magician puts down his hat, he combines it with the secret door on the table. The hat also has a secret hole. Through them, the magician pulls out a rabbit.
If the item is small, the magician could hide it in the sleeve.
Second option
The secret is to use the reclining insert valve.
The valve consists of two parts - the base and the lobe. Material - thin cardboard .
Basis - in size and shape corresponds to the bottom of the cylinder .
Petal - fits snugly against the walls and leans back freely during a stunt.
The whole device is painted in the color of the cylinder liner.
A rabbit is hiding under a petal.
Third option
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The rabbit is placed in a cloth bag. By design, the bag is a black shawl made of dense fabric, assembled at its four ends in the manner of a nodule. The bag is hung on a hook to the table top for a trick table. Spectators do not see this pendant, as it is hidden by a tablecloth with a long fringe covering the table. After some training, the performer can easily pick up the bag with a cylinder, and then take out the rabbit and show it to the audience. The rabbit does not require special training. This animal in a dark bag sits completely calm.
Notes
See also
- Presto