magic hat

Rabbit-producing headwear

A magic hat is a top hat from which a stage magician pulls rabbits, scarves, or other surprising objects.

The phrase evokes theatrical illusion and the expectation of something appearing from nothing: He keeps pulling excuses out of his magic hat.

In children's stories, a magic hat may grant powers or bring things to life.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G