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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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Last Day for Special Early Bird Pre-Registration for Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Today is the last day for the Special Early Bird Pre-Registration for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash! Tomorrow the registration will be at the regular fee. Check out this video for more information: Like this blog post? Buy me a … 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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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Brian Hamilton Bird Figure

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video of a bird figure built by Brain Hamilton. The body is made of wood and cloth and has flapping wings which work independently of each other with levers. The head is also wood and paper mache and … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Albert Alfaro Elf

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video of an elf made by Albert Alfaro of Imaginarium Galleries. Like this blog post? Buy me a coffee or send me a tip!

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Bob McElroy Marshall Figure

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video of Bob McElroy’s Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure. Frank Marshall carved this figure for a ventriloquist named Bob McElroy. Bob used quite a few Marshall’s in his act. This Marshall has side to side self centering eyes, double … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – A Wood Carved Brian Hamilton Figure

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Dan Willinger

Here’s a video of a very rare wood carved Brian Hamilton ventriloquist figure. He has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes, raising eyebrows, winkers/blinkers and a hand shaker. He stands just shy of 40″ tall and everything on … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Brian Hamilton Black Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Dan Willinger

Here is a video of a Hamilton figure which one of his very first McElroy style figures and was made in the late 1970′s more than likely around 1978. This was when he was working directly under the direct influence … Continue reading →

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Len Insull Ventriloquist Figure Body

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Dan Willinger

One of the rare items to find with ventriloquist figures from Len Insull here in the United States are his bodies. Maher Studios under Madeline Maher imported many Len Insull heads which they sold through their catalogues but Madeline always … Continue reading →

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