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Ken Northridge Inner circle Atlantic City, NJ 2392 Posts |
Lock Family Magic (formerly known as Laflin Magic) is suspending operations indefinitely at the end of this month. In the email that I received there was no reasoning.
For me, this seems like the end of an era. No other supplier filled my needs like they did. Whether it be quality silks, excellent reference material for family entertainers or great routines for the Gospel magician, their quality products and great service made them my favorite people to deal with. I have two questions: Is anyone else feeling a sense of loss over this like I do over this? Who is going to step up to the plate to fill this void?
"Love is the real magic." -Doug Henning
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Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
I am. I had contacted Rebecca a few months back, just before the store closed. I was trying to get some feather plumes from her, but they did not have the colors I needed. She assured me that she would be making more when the store re-opened. I had been patiently waiting, but now I guess I'm out of luck.
Regan
Mister Mystery
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greatscott Special user 595 Posts |
I feel the same loss. I could not believe it when I recieved the email. I will truly miss them.
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WayneNZ Inner circle New Zealand 1013 Posts |
I wish they had kept making the cartoon silks.
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7563 Posts |
I will also miss Lock Family Magic, although I don't think I ever ordered from them. I put in a big order with Duane and Mary in December 2005, before they turned the business over to Rebecca.
I was planning on ordering some items from Lock Family Magic this fall. I'll have to keep my eyes open for the Laflin's appearances at events, where they will be selling in person. I'll probably also deal with Dazzling Magic for some of my magic needs. Marty Hahne is awesome! Also, some of the items that Lock Family Magic carried are made by Fairchild Magic, and they seem to be selling directly, too. - Donald
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Here is the response I got From Duane regarding the Lock Family and Laflin Magic:
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Thanks for the question. At least for now, people can get things directly from us. We aren't really going back into the mail order business...but we will try to be as helpful as possible. If you want something from Duane Laflin, then email mail him directly at: Duane Laflin [email]laflinmagic@yahoo.com[/email]
Dennis Michael
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greatscott Special user 595 Posts |
That's good to know. Thanks
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
I commend Rebecca for taking the stance to put the family first. More people need to do that today.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
OH NO
Thanks for the tip. I just sent in an order for another "Paint my flower" HOAKIE SMOKIES
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
greatscott Special user 595 Posts |
They will be open until the end of september. So, you may get lucky on your order.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I placed my order today, and it will be shipped today.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
Raffy New user 59 Posts |
Duanne is a class act and I am certain his family are as well
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Raffy New user 59 Posts |
I have several products of both Locke and Laflin and they are fantastic quality
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