The Sucker Bunny Vanish is a highly collectible, vintage magic apparatus manufactured by the renowned Town House Magic company (founded by Bev Taylor).
The Sucker Bunny Vanish Illusion
A “sucker” effect in magic refers to a trick where the audience is intentionally tricked into thinking they’ve caught the magician cheating, only to be completely stunned by the true climax.
The Setup: A live rabbit (or a puppet/toy bunny) is placed inside a specially designed wooden box.
The “Sucker” Gag: The magician closes the doors and claims the bunny has vanished, tilting the box. The audience distinctly hears a sliding thud (or catches an obvious visual cue), realizing the bunny has just slid over to a hidden compartment on the other side.
The Climax: After teasing the audience by opening alternating sides while the crowd screams “it’s on the other side!”, the magician opens all the doors simultaneously. The box is entirely empty, and the bunny has genuinely vanished.
Bunny Vanish Collector’s Note
If you are researching this specific vintage prop, it is often confused with a completely separate piece of apparatus called Jeffries’ Rabbit Box, which was invented by magic dealer Gene Jeffries and also released by Town House Magic. While both are rabbit effects from the same mid-century era, the Sucker Bunny Vanish features a unique sliding sucker mechanism. Detailed historical information on this trick can be found in Bruce Hetzler’s definitive book, Bev Taylor’s Town House Magic.
Acquisition Details
This rare Bunny Vanish is a 70 year old apparatus that shows its age and performance use. Wood has visible signs of cracking paint, one hinge is missing its pin. No instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sucker Bunny Vanish magic trick?+
The Sucker Bunny Vanish is a vintage magic apparatus where a live rabbit or toy bunny is placed in a wooden box, and through a clever mechanism, the magician makes it appear to vanish, stunning the audience.
Who manufactured the Sucker Bunny Vanish?+
The Sucker Bunny Vanish was manufactured by Town House Magic, a company founded by Bev Taylor.
How does the Sucker Bunny Vanish work?+
The trick involves placing a bunny in a box, closing the doors, and using a sliding mechanism to create the illusion of the bunny vanishing, culminating in the box being opened to reveal it is empty.
What is the difference between the Sucker Bunny Vanish and Jeffries' Rabbit Box?+
While both are vintage rabbit effects from Town House Magic, the Sucker Bunny Vanish features a unique sliding sucker mechanism, whereas Jeffries' Rabbit Box is a separate apparatus invented by Gene Jeffries.
Is the Sucker Bunny Vanish collectible?+
Yes, the Sucker Bunny Vanish is considered a highly collectible vintage magic apparatus, especially among magic enthusiasts and collectors.
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