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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 1:46am
Tomorrow I will receive the first prototype of a brand new design.
This will be a very unique, versatile pouch of decent size.
Larger than my Poachers pouch, not as large as a gazzo pouch.
In between. Meant to be worn in front. Large enough to hold the props
for your whole act. Small enough that you can wear it the whole time.
Beautiful shape, wonderful size. I'm very excited to try this out
this summer at my outdoor shows.
There are extra pockets inside and out for those that do more with their pouch than just the cups and balls.
The basic design I've had in mind for quite a while. Now we have a bit of time to implement it. There will even be an expandable zippered compartment against the body to quickly secure your cashola after a fat hat.
If you're interested, please let me know.
I should have some pictures tomorrow evening.
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Marvello
Inner circle
It's amazing how little I can say in
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 7:10am
Sounds interesting - I would love to see some photos
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Danny Hustle
Inner circle
Boston, MA USA
2276 Posts
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 9:27am
Frank,
This sounds like a great design! I can't wait to see it. With more and more of us here in the US going away from the multi load giant cups and balls (at least for now) a more versatile pouch could be just what the doctor ordered.
Best,
Dan-
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Mario Morris
Inner circle
Mario Morris
1429 Posts
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 7:40pm
As they say, it only could happen in the US.
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 9:17pm
I have a link to the pouch on my homepage.
www.theambitiouscard.com
There is also a slideshow with several more photos from there.
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sdmagic
Elite user
452 Posts
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Posted: Apr 25, 2006 9:49pm
Frank - These look GREAT!!! If I order one, how soon can you deliver??? The Gazzo pouch is a work of art, but a little pricey! Looks like you've found a great niche!
Thx
Sd
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: Apr 26, 2006 12:00am
You can order one any time you wish.
They are available on my website.
They will probably be done in 2 weeks.
For the first batch (dozen), the pouches will come with extra props.
Extra props:
A pair of Slydini Silks
A very funny and extremely useful prop that I use but will not reveal here.
Small, useful, funny. Perfect for the street. Perfect for just about anywhere.
An egg bag
A loooooooooong card + a priceless gag I use to go with it.
My silk / TT routine in it's current form. This routine is several minutes long, lots of fun and specky participation. You will love it.
My signed bill to balloon routine in it's current form.
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walking_liberty
Elite user
430 Posts
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Posted: Apr 26, 2006 12:03am
The pouch looks great Frank! As soon as I have the dough I'll be gettin' one for sure.
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JoJo
Special user
Australian, now back in Aussie land
709 Posts
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Posted: Apr 26, 2006 12:52am
Hi Frank,
Great stuff there,,,,thinking very much about the pouch. Just wanted to mention that you've got a special price going with the Pheonix cups I noticed. Added an extra 9 in there I think.
All the best
JoJo --> Magic guy in Perth Australia
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: Apr 26, 2006 1:34am
Yes, I know. They are sold out. I know nobody will want them for that price so I did that until I delete the item. thanks tho.
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DAK
Regular user
UK
135 Posts
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Posted: Apr 28, 2006 12:00pm
Frank,
looks like and interesting and practical design - is this the design you are now personally using?
kindest Regards
DAK
(Dominick)
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: Apr 28, 2006 12:44pm
I have not used it yet Dominick but I am carrying it around wherever I go.
I will be using this pouch for all my outdoor work where I will be doing cups and balls, etc. The only change for me will be loading from the front instead of the side.
I will also use it for parlor shows as a servante / prop holder / ditcher.
For informal strolling gigs, no way.
This would be way too big for anything like that.
First batch will be done in 2 weeks, I believe. Could be less.
Half of that first batch have already been spoken for.
Thanks for asking,
Frank
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Sir T
Special user
525 Posts
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Posted: Apr 29, 2006 11:19pm
I bought a pouch from Frank, last summer, and the workmanship is excellant!! I wish I had need of another pouch, so I could buy this new one, but the one I have works great! Good stuff
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RaveMastaE
New user
Texas
54 Posts
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Posted: Apr 29, 2006 11:38pm
I have no money right now to spend, but boy Frank, I'm dying to have one of your pouches. I've got my eye on your poacher's pouch, it's just a matter of time.
Evan Douglas
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Ron Reid
Inner circle
Phoenix, Arizona
2578 Posts
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Posted: Apr 30, 2006 10:08am
I wish every company was like Frank's - you just see something on his site and order it and know it will be excellent.
Ron
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: May 2, 2006 12:24pm
There are 2 pouches left from the first batch. All others have been
spoken for. just an FYI. They should be completed and ready for shipping by early next week.
Frank
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Mitch Schneiter
Special user
West Linn, Oregon
615 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2006 10:44am
Quote:
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On 2006-05-02 12:24, Frank Starsini wrote:
There are 2 pouches left from the first batch. All others have been
spoken for. just an FYI. They should be completed and ready for shipping by early next week.
Frank
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Make that 1 pouch left from the first batch. I just ordered one.
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John Sturk
Regular user
Chicago, IL
109 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2006 8:06pm
Make that none. I ordered mine yesterday!
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Mitch Schneiter
Special user
West Linn, Oregon
615 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2006 8:39pm
Looks like Frank better get started on another batch.
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: May 9, 2006 3:51am
Actually, I do have one left. One person changed their order to a Kozmo Servante so their pouch is still up for grabs, open for offers, still for sale, currently available! The pouches will be done this week. I was hoping for today but that is not the case.
Posted: May 15, 2006 7:46pm
The first batch is now sold out.
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bwarren3
Regular user
170 Posts
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Posted: May 16, 2006 9:52pm
Frank,
Just got my new set of pouches yesterday and they are a work of art.
They arrived faster than the speed of a postal worker (Thanks Gazzo )which was great.
Fantastic workmanship. I cannot say enough about them, except they were worth every single penny spent.
I might have to order one of the new Poachers pouches also....
Thanks again Frank
Bill
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: May 21, 2006 2:32am
Thank you Bill. Glad you like the custom work.
Let me know how they all work together for you.
Regarding the new busker's pouch, the first batch is completely done. Finished.
I will begin shipping on monday.
A few extras were made so I will have 2 or 3 on hand if anyone wants one before the 2nd batch is started.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
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Mitch Schneiter
Special user
West Linn, Oregon
615 Posts
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Posted: May 21, 2006 1:32pm
Great news Frank. Looking forward to receiving the new pouch and trying it out.
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: May 23, 2006 5:12pm
All the boxes desined for the US were picked up this morning and they are on their way. All should arrive on Friday or Saturday at the latest.
All the boxes destined for outside the US are in my wife's car and off to the PO.
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Paddy
Special user
Milford OH
901 Posts
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Posted: May 26, 2006 9:30pm
Frank, I just got mine today, I came home from a restaurant gig and the package was here. WOW!!!!! The pictures do not do it justice, It is BEAUTIFUL, Very well made! I tried Gazzo's pouch when I took his Master Class last June and his pouches do not come close to this one. No offence to Gazzo, his are great but Frank's are even better.
Everybody!!! Take notice!!! BUY ONE!!! They are FANTASTIC for looks, useability quality, and every other way you want to judge it these pouches are Numero Uno!!!
Peter
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DAK
Regular user
UK
135 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2006 7:55am
Ok,
I appreciate Franks stuff is top notch as I own many of his products. But you guys that own this pouch - WHY is this pouch so good? From a performance rather than craftmanship angle?
What are it's advantages? - I appreciate you haven't had a long time to actually use this item but feedback along these lines would be helpful.
Kindest Regards
Dominick
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Frank Starsini
Eternal Order
Northern California
10807 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2006 12:31pm
Hi Dominick,
A pouch is just a bag. If it fits your body in terms of reaching the loads efficiently (from the first to the last) then you've got a good pouch for you.
If it lasts a long time then you've got a good bag for the money.
I loved my first pouch (poacher's pouch) and the inside pocket/slots are great but after using it for almost a year (in strolling environments) I realized that I also had my business cards and sharpies and a small wand in the pouch, as well, that were getting in the way of getting to my props. So, on the 2nd version, I added flat pockets to each side. That got the small items out of the pouch and more easily accessible. Less fumbling around.
Keep in mind that the poachers pouch is small enough to use in any environment so the mods were done to imporove its use in a strolling environment.
With the new pouch, I wanted a larger pouch to hold an entire outdoor busking type show (+/-), so I incorporated the additions from my first design and added a large soft outside pocket in the front for who knows what (silks, eggbag, dice, bag of balloons, coin purse), and the money bag in the back. The other item I added from the poacher's pouch was the ability to use the laces and shut it down completely so you cannot see inside at all.
But... I try not to add anything that keeps it from also just being a cost-effective, long-lasting, bag.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
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DAK
Regular user
UK
135 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2006 1:45pm
Frank,
the laces sound like a great idea - although I have a cunning way I hide my final loads in my Gazzo pouch,
thanks for your comments.
kindest regards
Dominick
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Mitch Schneiter
Special user
West Linn, Oregon
615 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 4:47pm
Frank -
My busking pouch arrived Friday but have had guests in so I wasn't able to check it out until now. Wow! Another great product and I am sure it will be perfect to work out of.
Thanks,
Mitch
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James Kernen
Regular user
Arizona
161 Posts
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Posted: Jun 6, 2006 12:31am
I received my Busker's pouch (two of them) over a week ago but did not have time to play with them util the middle of last week since I was out of town... I own 2 poacher pouches and one Cellini pouch beore these, and I do believe Frank's new pouch is the best of both worlds. I mainly use the pouches as servantes, and the new pouches definitely have a wider and more volumonous ditch space. beyond that, they new pouches offer many more options for organization without becoming over-beariing....The poacher pouchers were effective but with these new busker pouches, I don't even have to give my ditches a second thought.... More to come as I experiment with my walk-arounds.....
James
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