Bullwhips – Handmade by Louie

Yesterday I got back to making some whips after my vacation.  My current project is working on a 4 foot signal whip in 12 plait black kangaroo.  Yesterday the kangaroo arrived for this whip (along with another kangaroo skin):

Currently the signal whip has it’s shot bag and plaited belly finished.  Today I’ll work on the overlay.  With a bit of luck it will be ready to ship out tomorrow.

Also if you are in the Seattle area, I’m performing tonight at a Jazz Club called Egan’s Ballard Jam House.  It’s a cool little 45ish seat club that normally has Jazz music, but is doing a magic show tonight.  Here’s the write up from the local newspaper about the show:

Magical night to come at Egan’s

By Steve Shay

February 1, 2010

Egan’s Ballard Jam House

Egan’s Ballard Jam House, known for its jazz performances, will do a bit of hocus-pocus Feb. 2, as it offers “That’s Impossible!” a magic/comedy show.

Rick Anderson and Louie Foxx join Ballard performer Tony Comito for an evening of close-up magic with audience participation.

“Louie Foxx does a trick whip-cracking act which is probably something you would not see on stage in Omaha,” said Comito. “You can’t go wrong with whip-cracking.”

Foxx also does unusual hand shadows.

“Things you’ve never seen before, not a crocodile or rabbit, but quite phenomenal things,” said Comito. “That’s true of everything you’re going to see.”

Anderson will involve the audience with his close-up, slight-of-hand.

“This is a great venue for performing magic,” said Comito. “With seating for 45, the magicians have the attention of the audience. Often we perform at parties, walking around and performing to small groups of guests that can become easily distracted.”

Reservations are encouraged. There is a $10 cover. Egan’s, located at 1707 N.W. Market St., will be open for dinner and they offer a full bar.

The above article is from: http://www.ballardnewstribune.com

If you come out tonight be sure to say hi to me before or after the show.

Louie
http://bullwhips.org