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ellisd Veteran user Sacramento 331 Posts 
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So after 15 years as a magic hobbiest I have to ask-What's up with the vests? Is it a functional thing to give you more pocket space or something? Do magicians think they look cool? Cause they don't. They look like something a Banker from the 1920's might wear to complement his giant walrus mustache. I guarantee to you no woman has ever said boy I want to sleep with that guy in the really sexy vest. Was it something started by Magicians back in the 70's and nobody told them to stop? Is it like Doctor Who saying bow ties are cool?
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slowkneenuh Regular user After 5,278+ posts, only credited with 133 Posts
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One would think after 15 years you would have been able to figure the answer out yourself.
John
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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I guarantee to you no woman has ever said boy I want to sleep with that guy in the really sexy vest. This one has... 
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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BRAVO, CRITTER!!!
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts
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On Mar 12, 2014, critter wrote: Uh...can I please borrow your vest?
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts
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On Mar 12, 2014, ellisd wrote: That's one persons opinion. It's wrong, but it is still one persons opinion 
Of course there are those who (rightly) disagree with your assesment of vests http://trendmill.com/fashion-trends/431-men-s-vests http://www.gq.com/video/gq-rules/2008/ho......ns-vests http://theberry.com/2010/08/23/somethin-......-photos/ http://www.iliketovote.com/jsp/WAppServe......ID=10376 http://noisey.vice.com/blog/vests-and-wh......ing-them http://www.details.com/style-advice/perf....../slide=1
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lunatik Inner circle 3226 Posts
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I think vests look corny as well. The only thing I can say as for them Being used in a venue is that you would be easy to pick out amongst everyone else and that to me would make perfect sense to wear one.
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Loual4 Special user Montreal, Canada 670 Posts
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I guess it's a good thing that when I go out to perform, I don't try to pick up women!
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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A vest as part of a three-piece suit has always been acceptable and classy. Without the jacket you might be mistaken for a waiter.
A vest with just a t-shirt and a fedora is another story- unless you're Ed Norton. |
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts
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Ed Norton was the funniest man ever to work the sewers. That was a good one Bob!
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Daryl -the other brother Special user Chicago 594 Posts
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On Mar 12, 2014, Bob1Dog wrote: Heelllooooo Ball |
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Intrepid Inner circle Silver Spring, MD 1186 Posts
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Cheap and unfitted clothing looks cheap and unfitted. That's part of the problem you're seeing. Doesn't matter if it's a vest, jacket, shirt, pants or hat.
Bob
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Bazinga Loyal user 277 Posts
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But Critter, what was your answer?
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts
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Well, that's my fiancée so it worked out for me. Hopefully she never catches on to the bum deal she got
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3667 Posts
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Yes, it is about the pocket space and looking a little more formal than shirtsleeves but not wearing a jacket (which can be Un-bearably hot in some venues).
Some vests look very nice. As with most clothes, it depends on how they are made, who's wearing them and who's looking. What do you wear to a gig Ellisd? I think many wear a vest because they can't think of another answer to the pocket problem but will be very happy to hear of your better option. -Mary Mowder |
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tomsk192 Inner circle 3894 Posts
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Nothing wrong with a three piece suit; and your concerns about the opposite sex are somewhat mistaken.
But as Bob said, a waistcoat, (vest is underwear over here), without a jacket tends to make one look like an unemployed billiard cue chalker.
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longhaired1 Veteran user Salida 316 Posts
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On Mar 12, 2014, ellisd wrote: ...said the man with the questionable hat. |
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Dr. Delusion Special user Eugene, Oregon. 733 Posts
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I always wear a fancy type jacket and sometimes a vest as well. I think it's what ever you feel good wearing and performing in. Everyone has a different idea of what to wear and what looks good to them. Personally I would never show up for a show looking like I just cleaned out my garage, but for David Blaine and Chris Angel that look works for them.
And yes, I've been known to wear a bow tie. My excuse is that even though I live in Eugene, I was born in North Dakota, so that should explain it for me. And no, I don't really like Polka music. Bob. |
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0pus Inner circle New Jersey 1739 Posts
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Bow ties ARE cool
And nothing looks more fierce than an untied bow tie at the end of the evening. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CD3AQ4nZN6Y/T-......x300.jpg |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts
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On Mar 13, 2014, longhaired1 wrote: LOL. I thought nearly the same thing when I saw the OP's avatar. |
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Posted: Mar 12, 2014 10:16 pm 