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This is an old metal child's savings bank. The"Magician Bank" would work by the child putting the coin to be saved on the little round part of the magician's table. By pulling a lever, the magician would cover the coin with his hat. Simultaneously, the little trap would open and the coin would slide down the red chute at the back of the table, into the magician's leg's and then into the coin storage. Releasing the lever would raise the magician's arms and "Voila!" - the coin would have disappeared! I don't know it this is exactly "retro' or not but it certainly is cute.


May 05, 2008 at 03:58 AM
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Cute? Yes! Retro? Definitely! Another entry right on the mark, Endre.--Frank


May 05, 2008 at 05:26 AM
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It's definitely both. Nice capture, Endre!

Cheers,
Alex



May 05, 2008 at 08:10 AM
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Thanks, Frank and Alex. I'm so gld you both like it. Particularly, that you both agree that it is sufficiently "retro".

All best wishes,

Endre



May 05, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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p.1 #5 · # 293 Mountebank


Lovely bank, and perfect lighting. Great detail and colors!


May 05, 2008 at 04:35 PM
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Perfect lighting and great composition!
Love the subject... definitely fitting.



May 05, 2008 at 06:04 PM
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Thanks so much, Bev, my dear friend! AT least I didn't have to go far afiedl to find something sufficiently "retro" for this WA.

Fond regards,

Endre


Beverly Guhl wrote:
Lovely bank, and perfect lighting. Great detail and colors!




May 05, 2008 at 06:11 PM
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Thank you so much, Carrol! I'm happy that you like it! i tried to light it so that it would appear like a magic show performance.

All best wishes,

Endre


Carrol wrote:
Perfect lighting and great composition!
Love the subject... definitely fitting.




May 05, 2008 at 06:12 PM
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p.1 #9 · # 293 Mountebank


Great idea as always, thanks for sharing.

Norm



May 05, 2008 at 08:30 PM
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So glad you like it, Norm! I always appreciate hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Endre



Hightraxx wrote:
Great idea as always, thanks for sharing.

Norm




May 05, 2008 at 09:06 PM
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p.1 #11 · # 293 Mountebank


Just like today's banks. They have ways and means of making your money disappear through outrageous fees and charges.

Colourful and interesting take on the WA.



May 05, 2008 at 09:47 PM
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Thanks, Bill. I'm so glad you like it. Why do you think I titled it "Mountebank"?

All the best,

Endre

Bill Sutherland wrote:
Just like today's banks. They have ways and means of making your money disappear through outrageous fees and charges.

Colourful and interesting take on the WA.




May 05, 2008 at 10:11 PM
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p.1 #13 · # 293 Mountebank


Hello Endre,
Beautiful lighting and lovely colors make this a fine entry. The detail is so nice and sharp, I like how the grain of the cast iron shows so so much texture. Well done!
-Nick



May 06, 2008 at 06:19 PM
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p.1 #14 · # 293 Mountebank


I agree with Nick...the casting is so sharp, and in perfect condition.


May 06, 2008 at 06:24 PM
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Never seem to amaze me with your stuff!! Nice work.

Steve R



May 06, 2008 at 06:39 PM
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Thanks, Nick! So glad you like it!

Fond regards,

Endre


nlamendo wrote:
Hello Endre,
Beautiful lighting and lovely colors make this a fine entry. The detail is so nice and sharp, I like how the grain of the cast iron shows so so much texture. Well done!
-Nick




May 07, 2008 at 12:42 AM
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Thanks, Jim, my friend! It was a fun little thing to shoot. I'm glad you like the result.

Fond regards,

Endre

1_of_9 wrote:
I agree with Nick...the casting is so sharp, and in perfect condition.




May 07, 2008 at 12:43 AM
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Gee, Steve, that's disappointing! I had hoped to amaze you every now and then. Just kidding... I assume you meant "cease" rather than "seem" Glad you like it!

All best wishes,

Endre


Steven Roberts wrote:
Never seem to amaze me with your stuff!! Nice work.

Steve R




May 07, 2008 at 12:46 AM
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Strad wrote:
Gee, Steve, that's disappointing! I had hoped to amaze you every now and then. Just kidding... I assume you meant "cease" rather than "seem" Glad you like it!

All best wishes,

Endre




Sorry about that buddy. "Cease" is exactly what I was saying. But then you knew that already. My bad.

Steve



May 07, 2008 at 09:22 AM





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