A Rabbit Under the Hat

by Ellen Friedman, Jim Whiting

Enjoy a light hearted look at magic through this collection of whimsical magic-themed cartoons and short essays. The 100+ cartoons – called Magitoons – are the creation of writer Ellen Friedman and artist Jim Whiting, produced monthly for over ten years. Some Magitoons show magic from the point of view of the audience, others from the point of view of the magician. A few look at magic as the rabbit’s view from under the hat. What’s your view of magic?

154 pages, Paperback

Published July 31, 2013

About the author

Ellen Friedman, PhD, is a distinguished scientist, author, and technologist specializing in big data and machine learning. With a doctorate in biochemistry from Rice University, she has transitioned into a premier voice in open-source software, serving as a committer for Apache Drill and Apache Mahout. Formerly a Principal Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and MapR, Friedman is a prolific O’Reilly Media author whose works include Introduction to Apache Flink and Streaming Architecture. A frequent speaker and thought leader, she excels at translating complex technical products into actionable insights for the global tech community. Her expertise spans AI, analytics in production, and the strategic deployment of containerized applications across hybrid cloud environments.