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NeilS Inner circle 3237 Posts |
For impromptu and informal gatherings I tend to carry a pack of cards and several other small items. These I usually keep in my pockets. However I feel they would be better kept in a carrier or proper card case/box. I have seen Joshua Jay has released a Pro Carrier Deluxe which is a possibility and wonder if anyone has any particular recommendations? Thanks
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Wravyn Inner circle 3513 Posts |
I think that his pro carrier is nice if you are wanting to carry your impromptu show on your person. If you are looking for something that can hold your items that you are going to place into your pockets to give the feeling of impromptu performance, I have one of these...
https://dexprotection.com/product/creati......deckbox/ For storage, it has room for about 8 decks of cards (why someone would need that many for a close up show is beyond me), though I have a some packet tricks, some string, some coin holders with Hopping Half, David Roth’s Coins Across, JJ Coin Coalition, business cards for OTL, a Leo Smesters Mini Harmonica Chop Cup and Balls, some readied John C Ultimate Positive Negative, a pendulum, two regular decks of cards and an Invisible Deck. Defiantly much more than what’s needed for any show. It is small enough to fit in my car or even be carried in the saddlebags of my motorcycle. |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts |
The you have a prop case you can forget sent impromptu feel to what you are doing. It is that simple. Like him or not David Blaine has an impromptu feel he puts across.
I have personally never understood close up cases and why they are needed. In any given situation are you ever going to do every trick you know?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Wravyn Inner circle 3513 Posts |
Danny, yes, I agree about carrying the case for impromptu. The box I use is for carry and storage only. I do not have it on person. I mentioned that it is small enough for those that want to carry their things table to table.
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NeilS Inner circle 3237 Posts |
Thanks for your input. Basically I was just looking for something to carry and protect items rather than actually have it on display in performance - just a handy small carrier.
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MeetMagicMike Inner circle Gainesville Fl 3504 Posts |
I use an old fashion doctor's case. Lots of great versions on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=doctors+bag&c......s_i_1_11 |
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1339 Posts |
Some folks like the "High Caliber Holster" for carrying cards and props. Not sure if they are still being made.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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Jonmaddgician New user Perth, Western Australia 72 Posts |
I've also found those running belts pretty useful if you don't carry a lot. They're cheap as, & come is different colours & configurations depending on the supplier/manufacturer. Some are stretchy & can have smaller pockets, which can hold a set of Ninja Rings & a deck of cards in separate pockets. There's also non stretchy types that are a bit bulkier when empty, but can hold up to 3 decks of cards. Just look up "running belt" or "running belt zipper".
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NeilS Inner circle 3237 Posts |
That's a great idea. Thanks.
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Scott Horn Elite user Dallas, TX 417 Posts |
Although WAY out of style... a good ol' fanny pack will do what you want
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1990 Posts |
It was out of style, now it is back in!
Quote: On Apr 8, 2020, Scott Horn wrote:
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
Dude. A fanny pack? May as well grow a mullet too.
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davidpaul$ Inner circle Georgetown, South Carolina 3094 Posts |
I would never want some exposed carrier, pouch or whatever on me while performing.
Wearing something like this tells my audience I need props coming from that pouch to perform "tricks" or "puzzles". It's not magic, it's the prop from that bag. Sure I wear a sport jacket and use my pockets or the pockets in my pants but it's so very different in perception. IMO
Guilt will betray you before technique betrays you!
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts |
Quote:
On Apr 17, 2020, Aaron Smith Magic wrote: Yea this.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
For impromptu, I'll carry a couple packets of cards in a credit card wallet. I use one packet for a couple of routines and I have B'wave handy if they want to see more. I may also have Ring And String, Scotch And Soda and/or Copper/Silver/Sudsbury Penny on hand for an extended set. Since finding the right jacket, with the right kinds of pockets in the right places, I've been able to keep props on me, regularly.
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sylmagic New user France 22 Posts |
I always thought: what makes it magic is the illusion that the props appear from no-where
So I manage to load and reload in a discreet manner. bless you. |
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dman11 Inner circle USA 1068 Posts |
Maybe the Strolling Pouch is something you may want: http://www.theambitiouscard.com/aitem.cfm?itemid=64
it just clips onto your belt |
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jimgerrish Inner circle East Orange, NJ 3209 Posts |
I proudly wear my fanny pack when I table-hop (not so often these days, but still...). The nice thing is that you can swivel the pack to the front and use the pouch top as a tiny table attached to your belt. With a Velcro tab on top, a sponge ball will cling to it temporarily while you work your sponge routine, and you can even let a card deck rest on it momentarily without fear of losing it. As for davidpaul$'s objections - they are meaningless. If you are table-hopping, you are obviously performing magic tricks or puzzles and whether you take them from your meticulously fashionable suit jacket or a fanny/front belt pack is just part of the show. One of my "moves" is when I go looking for my handkerchief, I check all my pockets and look in the fanny/front pack and don't find it. Then I just say, "Oh, what the hay!" and snatch the large silk handkerchief out of the air. Gets a laugh and lets them know I don't really need the pack for props.
Jim Gerrish
magicnook@yahoo.com https://www.magicnook.com Home of The Wizards' Journals: https://magicnook.com/wizardsTOC.htm |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21245 Posts |
Yea David made a good point and it is not "meaningless".
Go ahead and proudly wear that fanny pack. I'm sure it looks great on you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jB0nJ64cgmU
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 1990 Posts |
I table hopped for about a year and never once needed a fanny pack. I managed to carry quite a bit in the jacket and pants pockets while managing to avoid, how shall we say, unsightly bulges.
The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.
~Daniel J. Boorstin |
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