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The GodFather Regular user 105 Posts |
A magician who travels to diffrent countries to do stage shows must curry his routine with minimum weight. I have a table that folds in the middle and becomes a curring bag but unfortunatelly is too heavy.
Any suggestions regarding the post? - What material is good for a light table thay I can use as a bag too? - any other ideas on how to be light weight in traveling? Also another problem is the plane fees for extra weight. Any suggestions?
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
If you can make a table top that will fit inside your main suitcase, then a big part of the task is done. Legs made from 1 1/2 inch PVC pipe are very light. You can even make a central post out of it -- 2 inch pipe would be better in this case. It's also possible to make such a central post so that it breaks in half. A cloth drape will finish it out.
That's one possibility. You can always use the central post as a storage place for items while you are traveling.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
Viking Magic sells a tripod that folds very small. Quite often I carry the tripod in my hip pocket, when I don't have a free hand to hold it. It will fit in a briefcase.
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Doug Arden Special user 886 Posts |
Have a look at the Deluxe Ten Second Table by Charvet.
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themagicone New user 25 Posts |
Doug, Can you steer me in the right direction where I can see and purchase the Deluxe Ten Second Table by Charvet you spoke of.
Timm |
Doug Arden Special user 886 Posts |
Timm:
You can see photos and get a description of The Deluxe Ten Second Table on the Charvet website at: http://charvetmagic.com/index.html (I have a brand new one for sale if you're interested) I also use a larger table made by Jimmy Dixon for all of my stage shows. I'll see if I have his contact information. I'm not sure why you would be stuck paying overweight charges for airline travel? When I fly, the client not only pays for the flight but ALL of the travel related expenses including overweight charges, hotel, meals, ground transportation and incidentals. Doug |
themagicone New user 25 Posts |
Doug, thank you for the info and for your quick reply.
Timm |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
That looks like a very sturdy table, but it also looks very heavy. A second factor in travel weight is the fact that at some time or another, you will have to schlepp all of it from point A to point B.
I prefer to carry as much of my act on the plane as I possibly can. I've had too many bad experiences with broken, stolen and confiscated items not to carry my act on, if possible. An exception would be a table. I would send that to myself via FedEx ground. Either that or make a table such as I have described, with the pipe column and the removable top. With the right paint job, these look very good.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
bunkyhenry Special user NYC Metro 828 Posts |
I do not carry a table. I borrow a tray stand and a tray. Turn the tray upside down and it fits snugly on the tray stand. Cover with borrowed tablecloth and viola!
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Mozart New user Rochester, MN 80 Posts |
Quite by accident, I came across the best table I've ever worked with several years back.
Go to a musical instrument store. Buy a tripod base that is used to support a glockenspiel. The top of these bases is H-shaped with rubber bumpers on all four corners. Your table top can be whatever is handy at the moment. I use a hard-sided briefcase that contains all of my props. It fits beautifully. It's very sturdy (has to be for it's original purpose - musicians are beating on the glockenspiel with mallets) and compact. Usually the supports are crome-plated so they're also very attractive. |
BCaldwell Special user is really regretting his 524 Posts |
As an added bonus, you can use the word "GLOCKENSPIEL" in your patter now!
Great idea, BTW.
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thoughtsexplorer Elite user Elite... not D-Lite! 424 Posts |
I can recommend the spider table (www.spider-berlin.com). It's more stable than a tripod, very low in weight, built up in 3 seconds. I use it fore years and there are no traces of use. Note: it has a very modern design, so in case you perform with "ancient" props, maybe it's not for you.
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SpellbinderEntertainment Inner circle West Coast 3519 Posts |
I travel,
need to pack light, pack very small, play large, BUT look professional… Please see both threads: The Magic Café Forum Index » » Boxes, tubes & bags » » A few thoughts on “Magic Tables”… and The Magic Café Forum Index » » Where to put it all... » » It's time to Get Rid of Antiquated Magic Tables! These covers several issues. Let’s continue to share! Walt |
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