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paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts	Posted: Nov 24, 2004 05:25 pm 0 Hi I am trying to trace the history and users of the Fly topit - I believe Ammar has used it, but who predates this. Paula Paula Jay - Magic to Remember - --------------------------------- I once wrote a book on elephants, I think paper would have been better. ----
TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts	Posted: Nov 24, 2004 09:10 pm 0 I have a fly topit. It's basically my pants pocket. I rarely use it however. www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder.
paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts	Posted: Nov 24, 2004 09:21 pm 0 Frank is this the type that fits in your pants in front of the zip? and if so where did you get the information about it? Paula Paula Jay - Magic to Remember - --------------------------------- I once wrote a book on elephants, I think paper would have been better. ----
TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts	Posted: Nov 24, 2004 09:29 pm 0 Really, it's just my pocket. I had a slit cut into the top inside of the left pocket. Maybe this doesn't qualify. If it does qualify, are there prizes involved? www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder.
paulajayne Inner circle London England 1160 Posts	Posted: Nov 24, 2004 09:34 pm 0 Frank Are you sure this slit is for topit use? Sorry no prizes - I am doing research into types of topits. LOL Paula Paula Jay - Magic to Remember - --------------------------------- I once wrote a book on elephants, I think paper would have been better. ----
Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts	Posted: Nov 25, 2004 09:54 am 0 IIRC (and this has nothing to do with the fly Topit) somebody (might have been Michael Ammar) did load a selected/signed card via a slit in the normal trouserspocket to be produced from the fly... But that wasn't a Topit.. Learn a few things well.....this life is not long enough to do everything..... ( Words of wisdom from Albert Goshman ...it paid off for him - it might as well for YOU!!!- My own magic is styled after that motto... )
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts	Posted: Nov 28, 2004 06:20 pm 0 The origin of the "Fly Topit" is quite interesting. The first time it appears in print is 1634, as a marginal note in Hocus Pocus, Junior. "Some I have seen sit with their Codpiece open, others play standing with a budget hanging before them, but it all comes to one end." Posted: Dec 18, 2004 2:16pm I have a question. How do you get the flies to go into the topit? Or is this a very small topit worn by flies? Inquiring minds want to know. "The Swatter" Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com
Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts	Posted: Dec 22, 2004 06:09 pm 0 Quote: On 2004-12-18 14:16, Bill Palmer wrote: I have a question. How do you get the flies to go into the topit? Or is this a very small topit worn by flies? Inquiring minds want to know. Flies no problem..avoiding 'bees' is... Learn a few things well.....this life is not long enough to do everything..... ( Words of wisdom from Albert Goshman ...it paid off for him - it might as well for YOU!!!- My own magic is styled after that motto... )
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts	Posted: Jan 5, 2005 04:57 am 0 Actually, if you wear Lederhosen, they have a built in topit. "The Swatter" Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com
Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27305 Posts	Posted: Jan 5, 2005 01:28 pm 0 I keep expecting someone to make, and offer landing lights for such a thing. In all fairness, most performers are better off not drawing attention to their crotch area and likewise most audiences prefer to see magic framed by the more acceptable elbows to face area. ...to all the coins I've dropped here
Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts	Posted: Jan 5, 2005 05:21 pm 0 Quote: On 2005-01-05 08:28, Jonathan Townsend wrote: In all fairness, most performers are better off not drawing attention to their crotch area .. Jon, isn't a topit considered to be a secret device? Nobody should get drawn the attention 'down' to a croach area? But, one never knows..depends on how well it is handled.. I'm not the best example re doing it well.. Learn a few things well.....this life is not long enough to do everything..... ( Words of wisdom from Albert Goshman ...it paid off for him - it might as well for YOU!!!- My own magic is styled after that motto... )
Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27305 Posts	Posted: Jan 5, 2005 06:38 pm 0 Gee Werner, somone making tossing actions at their crotch is gonna catch some attention there ... and the way many performers frame the actoin on the table... asking for trouble. ...to all the coins I've dropped here
daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts	Posted: Jan 8, 2005 03:08 am 0 Is this fly topit what I think it is? If it is, then I'm getting the best laugh of the night! The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.