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fingerflinger New user Seattle, WA 57 Posts |
I think top hats are really cool, both as a costume accessory, as well as a magic prop. I remember buying my first used one from a tux shop when I was a child. At the time, all I could only afford was an old one in poor condition. After going through a few old used hats, I was delighted when I could finally afford a new one. One of the best ones I own was made somewhere in Germany or Austria. It has "The Magic Hands" label on the interior bottom. The crown is just a bit lower than most other opera hats, and it looks really cool, either worn, or as a receptical for produced manipulation props.
The Steampunk look is very popular now. I just happened to be at a local hotel that was hosting a Steampunk gathering. There were top hats everywhere. Of course when I see a top hat the first thing I want to do is to start juggling it... Now there is an idea...perhaps a hat juggling workshop would be a perfect event for the next local Steampunk festival...javascript:emoticon(':magician:')tival... |
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Dirty Deek New user Indiana, USA 35 Posts |
"Pay No Attention to That Man Behind The Curtain"
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
If you want a real evening Top Hat, collapsible as well, then Norm Nielsen sells the read thing.
https://nnmagic.com/store/magic-tricks/top-hat/ |
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MikeDes Inner circle Montreal 1174 Posts |
I am looking for a company that sells or can make me a purple satin collapsible top hat.
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John Martin Inner circle 1017 Posts |
Https://www.delmonicohatter.com/custom.htm
Here's a Mad hatter top hat https://www.villagehatshop.com/product/a......hat.html This one is Steampunky https://www.ministryof.style/store/acces......top-hat/ Although the last two are not silk. Here's a silk one, but oh the price!!! https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/26691047......elated-2 John |
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MikeDes Inner circle Montreal 1174 Posts |
Thatks John. Those are nice. Imjust wish 5ney were collapsible...it makes packng them so much easier.
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goodingda New user 56 Posts |
It's interesting to see how the price of top hats has gone up over the last few decades. The price increase has far outpaced that of magic props. I think it's because there are only a few hat makers worldwide that still make them. I remember in the early 1970's you could buy a really nice top hat for $35. They were readily available. You could buy one at your local formal wear store, as they were still being used for weddings. Now, the same quality hat costs 10 times that amount, if you can find one.
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TheMightyRicardo Loyal user 225 Posts |
Just out of interest. Even by itself the top hat is associated with magic. The top hat is an identifier for the Voodoo magician in this James Bond film.
Richard Click here to view attached image. |
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TheMightyRicardo Loyal user 225 Posts |
Just out of interest. Even by itself the top hat is associated with magic. The top hat is an identifier for the Voodoo magician in this James Bond film.
Richard Click here to view attached image. |
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Neznarf Inner circle NY then AZ now 1840 Posts |
The place I get my top hats now charges $300.
I will use the one I have till it looks like the one Freddy the Freeloader had on his head. I looked at that site in Denmark and the top of the line top hat is $500.00 US.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
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Dan Ford Special user Illinois 753 Posts |
Walmart's website sells a very nice collapsible top hat for under $30. I bought one and found it very nice for what I needed it for.
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troy thornton New user 51 Posts |
The one in my avatar that I made and yes that is a rattle snake head on the front.
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1336 Posts |
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On Nov 7, 2018, Dan Ford wrote: I was curious so went to Walmart online and searched. I found this one: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Collapsible-T......27103214 There are lots of others too (who knew?) If you search use “top hat collapsible” and make sure to read description. Lots are for children. There’s also an art piece that shows up in the results.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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Dan Ford Special user Illinois 753 Posts |
That is the one! I like it!!
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1336 Posts |
Yay
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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Stephon Johnson Special user Razorback Country 544 Posts |
The Walmart one has a 1-star review saying “skip this one”.
https://www.historicalemporium.com/store......p?page=3 This site has several top hats from $70-$100. More, but for sure quality! Steph
WHAT IF you wake up tomorrow with ONLY the things that you THANK GOD for today?
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Dan Ford Special user Illinois 753 Posts |
It just depends what you are buying it for. For me it was just for a quick transition effect and not to wear.
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Stephon Johnson Special user Razorback Country 544 Posts |
Dan,
Gotcha! I understand! Steph
WHAT IF you wake up tomorrow with ONLY the things that you THANK GOD for today?
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