Magic hat
US3997156A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1975 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63J21/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A magic hat for aiding a magician in performing magic tricks or illusions. The magic hat includes a generally cylindrical portion with a rim secured to one end and a closure plate covering the other end. A plurality of internal cavities are provided to facilitate performing various illusions. One cavity provides a fluid reservoir for storage of a fluid (i.e., water) which is poured directly into the hat and holding the fluid when the hat is inverted. A second cavity provides a concealed storage area for a set of playing cards and/or a flag or other suitable cloth. A third cavity longitudinally along the cylindrical wall of the hat provides a storage area for a magic wand and mounts a second, flexible, fluid reservoir. A pair of apertures are provided in the side walls of the cylindrical portion of the hat adjacent its rim to provide access to the magic wand and to permit squeezing of the flexible reservoir to expel a stream of water through the top of the hat. An elastic fabric band is mounted over the apertures to conceal and disguise their presence. An elastic string or wire is provided to perform illusory movements of the magic hat.
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