Tag Archives: Ventriloquism

Gary Koepke Visits the Ventriloquist Central Collection

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Dan Willinger

A couple of weeks ago, Gary Koepke and his wife, Donna, stopped by to see the Ventriloquist Central Collection. Gary was nice enough to send this note about being here: Sometime in May my family and I decided to take … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – A Herbert Brighton Figure

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video showing a Herbert Brighton Ventriloquist Figure. The figure, Ginger, is a walking figure. He is totally original and has not been touched by anyone since being packed away over a half century ago. The head has one … Continue reading →

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Mentor Project 2013 With Bob Abdou and Ventriloquist Central

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Watch the video below and read the information the Mentor Project 2013 with Bob Abdou and Ventriloquist Central. Like this blog post? Buy me a coffee or send me a tip!

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Ventriloquist Eddie Garson and Chico Chico

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Back last year we did a mystery vent and it didn’t take long for a few to identify the Ventriloquist as Eddie Garson and his Frank Marshall creation Chico Chico. Eddie Garson performed with the Xavier Cugat Orchestra and he … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Pinxy’s Charlie McCarthy

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video showing Pinxy’s Charlie McCarthy Ventriloquist Figure. George Pinxy Larsen was a contemporary of Frank Marshall, Ken Spencer and the other ventriloquist figure builders of the golden era. All of the makers were influenced by the popularity of … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Jack Coats Figure Headstick

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Last week I showed you a video showing “Fakini’s” Jack Coats Ventriloquist Figure (click here to see blog). Here’s a video showing the headstick of this wonderful Jack Coats ventriloquist figure. Like this blog post? Buy me a coffee or … Continue reading →

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Bob Isaacson’s Sailor Boy Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dan Willinger

This Sailor boy came to reside at the Ventriloquist Central Collection many years ago. It is 40″ tall and has mouth movement only. It has that fabulous Frank Marshall look but was in fact reworked and sculpted by Bob Isaacson. … Continue reading →

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Information On Ventriloquist Central

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dan Willinger

I just had to write up a little something on the web site Ventriloquist Central. Did you know that almost anything you could possibly think of concerning the art and history of ventriloquism can be found on Ventriloquist Central? It … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Rene Old Man Figure

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video showing a Rene Old Man Ventriloquist Figure. Rene’s figures today are made of neoprene with a molded head stick but back in the late 1960′s and early 1970′s he used wood for the head stick and also … Continue reading →

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Wooden Ventriloquist Masks

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Dan Willinger

We received an email from Mark Winfield in Kilkenny, Ireland, telling us about his ventriloquist masks he makes out of wood and thought we’d share this with everyone. Here’s his email: Like this blog post? Buy me a coffee or … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – “Fakini’s” Jack Coats Figure

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video showing “Fakini’s” Jack Coats Ventriloquist Figure. Fakini was a regular attendee at the Abbott’s magic gathering and it was there back in 1970 or so that he purchased this fellow. I do believe that he was actually … Continue reading →

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Irish Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Original, Original, Original, is what I always yell when it comes to Frank Marshall figures and today I am happy to show this wonderful figure which I call my Irish Boy because of his bright red hair and the piercing … Continue reading →

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