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JonathanM![]() Veteran user Jonathan 352 Posts ![]() |
Has anyone out there any experience with a topit in a VEST? If so, do you think it's possible to design one so that it won't look "full" after throwing in an (fake) egg and a lemon?
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ftlum![]() Special user Roseville, CA 727 Posts ![]() |
If I recall right, Dave Neighbors uses one. You should try PM'ing him.
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JonathanM![]() Veteran user Jonathan 352 Posts ![]() |
Thank you Frank - I'll PM him right now
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Lynetta![]() Regular user Las Vegas, NV 111 Posts ![]() |
Hello Jonathan,
I've installed several topits in vests. You have to alter the topit a bit, but they normally work great. As long as the outer fabric of your vest is not too thin, you shouldn't have too much of a problem with bulging. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll try to help you out. Lynetta |
Bob Sanders![]() Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20514 Posts ![]() |
There you go Jonathan! From the expert!
Lynetta is the lady that keeps us in stitches! Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
JonathanM![]() Veteran user Jonathan 352 Posts ![]() |
Lynetta, after hearing that from Mr. Sanders - I'm sure you'd be able to do this. Now, I guess I need to find a vest. I found some halfway decent ones at http://glockstore.com/index/6/
One of my ideas was to have my shirt untucked with one of these vests over it. Is this possible? |
Longhorn![]() New user Texas 54 Posts ![]() |
I don't wear a vest anymore, but I used to have a topit like thing in one of mine I rigged up.
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MagicBrent![]() Inner circle 2263 Posts ![]() |
Check out "Suspended Dimension" by Sylvester the Jester. It might be right up your alley.
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bsears![]() Inner circle Cincinnati, Ohio 1035 Posts ![]() |
Just curious - wouldn't most of these applications require the vest to be unbuttoned? I find that the vests I wear look horrible on me if not buttoned. They tend to hang improperly. Perhaps others have had better luck.
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L Trunk![]() Loyal user Australia 207 Posts ![]() |
The jacket I wear for performance is smaller than one I would normally wear. If I buttoned it up, it would look too tight around the chest. This allows me to wear it open without it flapping around and looking too big. Also, the performance jacket looks a bit like a costume, which works for me.
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Mr. Mystoffelees![]() Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3622 Posts ![]() |
I've seen light vests in uniform catalogs (generally for waiters, bartenders, etc.) that are designed to be worn open. These might work nicely...
Also known, when doing rope magic, as "Cordini"
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Tony Thomas![]() Inner circle North Carolina 1239 Posts ![]() |
Jonathan - Keep in mind the Ammar toppit design must be tucked into the pants at the top of the toppit. This means that the toppit must be able to hand below the beltline in the vest or coat. Many of the vests I saw on the website you mentioned look to me like they stop at the waist. This may be an issue. I wear a safari vest and have a toppit that goes right to the bottom of the vest. The bottom of my vest is about six inches below my waist line.
Maybe you are using a toppit that attaches in a way that I am not aware. Hope you find a vest and toppit that works for you... |
Tony Thomas![]() Inner circle North Carolina 1239 Posts ![]() |
As to the question of whether a shirt can be untucked? Again my experience is limited to the Ammar topit, but the answer with this topit is, "no". The shirt and the tobit would have to be tucked into the pants. Sorry to bring bad news...
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WayneCapps![]() Special user Charleston, SC 766 Posts ![]() |
I used to perform overseas a lot and went to a Turkish taylor who made a very light vest with a topit in it (for $20). It worked like a charm! It was very light weight and just barley came past my waist. It had to be modified a bit for it to work but I could ditch a pack of cards, soda can and even a ketchup bottle. I even had the outside pocket that went into the topit.
My suggestion is to find an old lady who likes to sew and see if she is up for the challenge. That is how I fixed mine when I ripped it (don't ask!).
Wayne Capps
AKA: Howard Blackwell Illusionist/Escape Artist www.BlackwellMagic.com https://www.facebook.com/HowieBWell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6on5fdJVcQ&feature=youtu.be |
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