Every great magician needs a hat. The Thames & Kosmos Magic Hat set gives kids the most iconic prop in magic — a sturdy, durable top hat with a hidden secret compartment — plus 43 more props, 35 tricks, and a 20-page full-color illustrated manual to learn them all. The hat is just the beginning The magic hat's hidden compartment lets kids make objects appear and disappear, produce a rabbit puppet from thin air, find a spectator's chosen card, and even make the hat wander across a table on its own. But the set goes well beyond hat tricks, covering 10 categories of magic: Ball tricks, Coin Box tricks, X-Ray Box tricks, Magic Wand tricks, Ring tricks, Rope tricks, Dice Tube tricks, Simple Card tricks, and Magical Rabbit tricks. What's in the box? Forty-four props in total: the magic hat, rabbit hand puppet, magic wand, rope, Ellis rings, magic dice and dice tube, diamond tunnel, knot disintegration chamber, coin box, X-ray box, magic ball stand, ball halves and ball shell, banana cards, magical cards, magic book, enchanted coins, foam rabbits (large and small), illusion disk, and more. Structured learning that works for younger kids The 20-page full-color manual teaches every trick in three clearly illustrated stages — materials, preparation, performance — with color-coded backgrounds so kids always know where they are in the instructions. Most tricks break down into three easy steps, making this accessible for kids as young as 6. Sixteen online tutorial videos are also available for the trickier effects; access instructions are included in the manual. Show-ready from the start The manual also covers the craft of performing — how to misdirect an audience, what to say during each trick, and the three golden rules every magician must follow. Parents can help from the wings while kids build the confidence to perform solo. A trusted pedigree Developed in partnership with Hanky Panky Toys, official Magic Toys Manufacturer of FISM and a producer of children's magic sets since 1961. An ideal first magic set and a memorable gift. Ages 6 and up. Not suitable for children under 3. Adult supervision recommended.
