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Cris Cringle
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Hi All

Looking for a leather bag like the one used in this performance
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This sort of buskers bag would suit me just fine but I have had no luck finding one so far

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Harry Murphy
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That looks like a Gazzo or Gary Animal Pouch.

Gazzo pouches: http://gazzoshow.com/shop/

Good buskers pouches at the Ambitious Card (check all their pouches): http://www.theambitiouscard.com/aitem.cfm?itemid=61

I don't think Gary Animal is making pouches any more.
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Cris Cringle
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Thank you Harry,,

Those are exactly what I'm looking for!!!

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charliemartin
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Ambitious Card is the place to go to.
Cris Cringle
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I did end up ordering from Frank at AC. Gazzo pouches looked nice too btw
Harry Murphy
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You cannot go wrong! I use Frank's pouches.I actually have several different styles from him. Different tool for different use/look/venue.
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Brian Proctor
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I just did 11 days straight of busking at our state fair using franks table servante. It was perfect!!! Best busking investment in a looong time.
Gaaargh
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I've read positive things about the Poachers Pouch
Grey
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Another plug for The Ambitious Card. I suspect you will find a bag/pouch which meets your needs.
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Al Kazam the Magic Man
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I have used one of Franks pouches for many years now and love it. In fact I used it today in a show. His service is second to none.
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Cris Cringle
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I received my pouch from Frank last week. It is amazing in quality. Thanks for the advice all!
Vitas White
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You can really use any Gazzo pouch you'd like, but you could also come up with your own style. As I've mentioned, I sometimes carry around a vintage record case for some of my street performances, it represents who I am!
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If you're looking for a poacher's pouch, or a "Gazzo" pouch, Gazzo himself is no longer making them. However, a young magician from Australia mentored with him and is making poucher's pouches to Gazzo's specifications. Sammy is a busker himself and makes the pouches by hand just as taught by Gazzo himself.

I recently purchased a pouch from Sam and I have to tell you, it's really perfect. If you are doing a street cups and balls routine using Jumbo cups and want to produce large loads in your routine's finale, you can't find anything better that these pouches.

Check him out. Very responsive, and he was quick to deliver the finished pouch.

http://www.vagabondleather.co/
https://www.sammyshowtime.com/
Sideshow Rod
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Yes I agree here Sammy has taken over Gazzo pouches and is making as fine job. Well recommended.
Geoff Pfeiffer
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If your looking for a smaller pouch, most walmarts have a shoot gun shell waist pouch. They do not cost much and can hold a lot of close-up material.
GMcAlpin
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Hi. Sorry to be late to this thread. Gazzo sold his pouch making business to Sammy ShowTime. His leather making website is down right now (vagabondleather.co), but his busking website is: https://sammyshowtime.com/ . He also has a Facebook page. He apprenticed with Gazzo to learn to make the poacher's pouch and he uses the same design and materials that Gazzo used. Mine is absolutely beautiful, but it took a few months to get it. Sammy is a full time performer, so he only does leather work when he has time. I sent my first email to him on June 3, 2019 and after exchanging many emails, I finally got it on October 11, 2019. He did an excellent job keeping me updated about the status and I am very, very happy with the results. He charged me the same price that Gazzo used to charge.
GMcAlpin
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Oops. Sorry not only to be late to the thread, but to post in the wrong group.
icantsleep
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Anyone know the dimensions of the Gazzo and Ambitious Card pouches?
Anemoi
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The Ambitious Card made several kinds of pouches. Which one are you referring to? I have the Cellini pouch and it is approximately 18" wide by 10.5" high. You can still purchase and custamize them from DesantisLeatherGoods on Etsy.
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What pouch did Master Payne use in his wonderful Medieval Routine?

As a sidebar - a pouch is only necessary for the notion of weird final loads. This is a modern adaptation.
One can perform C&B without final loads or a pouch or even pockets.
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