Abby Cadabby,[2] is a Muppet character on the PBS/HBO children's television show Sesame Street, performed by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph.
Season 40 features her CGI animated recurring segments titled Abby's Flying Fairy School which was adapted into a proper spin-off.
Although familiar with the world of fairy tales, Abby is astounded by such basic learning skills as drawing letters or counting, prompting her catchphrase "That's so magic!"
Abby's likeness has been adapted for a 43-foot balloon which premiered in the 2007 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a full-body costume character for stage appearances and several merchandise items.
In 2008, Abby was added to the cast of Plaza Sésamo, the Mexican co-production of Sesame Street, appearing in new segments where she tries to perform magic tricks with various ordinary objects.
Abby Cadabby was officially announced in TV Guide, months before the 37th season debut of Sesame Street, and a press kit was issued soon after.
[4] Abby was to be featured as ABC World News "Person of the Week" on August 11, 2006; Hurricane Katrina/2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict dog rescuer Linda Nealon pre-empted her.
The animation studio SpeakEasy FX, founded by director Scott Stewart, produces the "Abby's Flying Fairy School" series.