The Magical History
Hanky Panky® has been bringing smiles and wonder to kids worldwide for over 60 years. Walk through our milestone journey below!
1958
Amsterdam, Netherlands: CEO and founder Jack Monshouwer joined toy wholesaler Van Rosmalen as a partner.
1961
Hanky Panky® magic boxes were launched in the Benelux and French market in large quantities.
1968
Name changed to Hanky Panky® Toys and went truly international showing for the first time at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
1973
Creation of the Magic Hat with secret compartment and hand puppet rabbit.
1975
Factory was moved to Tenerife (Canary Islands).
1998
Due to higher production costs and increasing competition, the factory relocated to Chonburi, Thailand.
2020
Hanky Panky® magic sets are sold in main retailers in more than 50 countries in the world in over 30 different languages.