Tickety Toc

McCoggins attempts a magic routine in which he intends to make Hopparoo disappear into his hat during the performance. However, Chikidee accidentally topples the hat, causing Hopparoo to genuinely vanish. The mishap unexpectedly turns the illusion into a real disappearance.

Magic Time is a programme presented in an episodic format. It centres on a small cast of characters who find themselves in whimsical situations, with each instalment offering a self‑contained narrative. The episode in question follows the antics of McCoggins, Hopparoo and Chikidee as they tinker with a simple illusion. In this particular segment, McCoggins sets out to perform a classic sleight‑of‑hand routine. His aim is to make Hopparoo disappear by concealing the creature inside his hat, a trick that relies on timing and a bit of showmanship. The plan is laid out clearly, with McCoggins confident that the illusion will be seamless. Just as McCoggins is about to complete the manoeuvre, Chikidee inadvertently bumps the hat. The unintended knock sends the prop tumbling, disrupting the carefully rehearsed sequence. The interference is accidental, yet it changes the course of the performance in an unexpected way. The result of Chikidee’s mishap is that Hopparoo truly vanishes, rather than merely being hidden. The accidental disturbance turns the staged trick into an actual disappearance, leaving the characters – and the audience – to witness a genuine magical outcome that was never meant to be real.