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jakeg Inner circle 1741 Posts |
I have a vintage Abbott Mutilated Umbrella that's in perfect condition and about 50 years old. I understand that it's a desirable piece.
I think that it's time to start liquidating the few better pieces I have, and am wondering where the best place would be be to do it. |
Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
I'll PM you!
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
I published an "up to date" routine for the ancient Mutilated Parasol, in my book.
It's my old friend, the late Don Lawton's routine. I had always wanted to do the parasol, but I didn't want to do the ancient "Victorian" presentation. When Don died, I bought a parasol from Abbott's. (Abbott's, IMO, is the most practical mutilated parasol available. It's not cheap! --as of this writing, it sells for $750. With care, it will last indefinitely. It's in one of the shows on the DVD that I sell. I used a drawstring "flat" chng bag instead of the "hokey" purse. The bag fits my presentation better. The routine runs just 2 minutes. It has FLASH! and a BIG LAUGH at the finish, followed by APPLAUSE!
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
Dick:
Just a little minor correction: Abbott's Mutiliated Parasol currently lists for $550 VS. $750. And, in my opinion....it's worth it IF you use it! |
jakeg Inner circle 1741 Posts |
I still nave mine. It's about as perfect as you can find. I was planning to use it in a kid show that I was putting together, but got hit with some health issues that keeps me from behind the wheel. Right now, it's the most expensive prop that I have.
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
I use a Abbotts outer and a harries inner after my Abbotts broke (rib tore free) within a week (3 shows) and after calling was told "You're the great Jay Leslie, you fix it. I was sent 6 ribs. No repair, no replacement, just ribs.
I fixed it but let's just see how long it takes till I ever order from them again.
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
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On Mar 1, 2017, Rainboguy wrote: Rick...I phoned Greg to get the current retail price. He told me, $750. I no longer have any plans to do more than a 30 minute program. (arthritis)! so, I sold my parasol. This getting older is no fun.
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
Hi Jay!
Sure am sorry to hear of THAT response!
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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