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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Ron and Merle Blaskett Ventriloquists From Down Under
Back in the heyday of ventriloquism one of the most famous from Australia was Ron Blaskett. He became very famous for his use of his Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure named Gerry Gee. Before Gerry Gee came into existence Ron and … Continue reading
Unknown Maker Ventriloquist Frog Figure
I love the unique and unusual and this particular figure fills the bill for sure. It is a soft cloth body with a cast paper mache head covered in the same green fabric as the body with a wooden head … Continue reading
Some Clips from Murder For Dummies
Phil Nichols and his sister Melissa put on a play called “Murder for Dummies.” Melissa sent us clips with descriptions from the play.
Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Early 1920’s Mack Ventriloquist Figure
Here’s a video of a very early Mack figure circa 1922 which is virtually identical to the Mack figure that greets you as you enter the first building of the Vent Haven Museum.
Walt Botley English Ventriloquist Figure Maker
One of the unsung ventriloquist figure makers from England was Walt Botley. He produced Ventriloquist Figures, Punch and Judy puppets and novelty items too. His ventriloquist figures were done in paper mache much like the Len Insull figures and had … Continue reading
