The classic "hat trick" (where the magician pulls a bunny out a hat) may be one of the oldest tricks on the books, but it's not as simple as it looks and, in fact, it's rarely performed today. In this episode, Penn & Teller explain why the trick is rarely seen and why knowing a little about the history of the hat (and bunnies) will help you know why.
At the end of this episode, Penn & Teller demonstrate possibly the oldest magician's trick: pulling a bunny from a top hat. In fact, Penn (with Teller narrating) performs the trick twice, in slightly different ways.