Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat

Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat is the thirteenth studio album by American pop and rock band Sparks, released in June 1984 by Atlantic Records. It was not very well received and failed to capitalise on the commercial success of their previous studio album In Outer Space (1983). The album developed the light synth-pop sound of In Outer Space but with slightly darker lyrics revolving around Ron Mael's favourite subject matter: relationships.

Release
Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat did not chart in the US in spite of the popularity of their previous studio album In Outer Space (1983). In the UK, where the group hadn't charted since 1979, the album was also unsuccessful.

Three singles were lifted from the album. The lead single, "With All My Might", reached No. 104 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and made the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, where it peaked at No. 28. The other two singles were "Pretending to Be Drunk" and "Progress", which were extended, remixed and released as club promos.

Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat liner notes.

Sparks
 * Ron Mael – synthesizers (Roland Jupiter-8, Yamaha DX7, Synclavier II, Fairlight CMI), (Roland Juno-6, Yamaha CS80
 * Russell Mael – vocals

Additional musicians
 * Leslie Bohem – bass, backing vocals
 * Bob Haag – guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
 * David Kendrick – drums
 * John Thomas – keyboards

Production
 * Producer – Ian Little
 * Mixed by – Brian Reeves, Dave Bianco, Mick Guzauski
 * Engineer – Steve Bates