Monthly Archives: May 2008

eBay Fraud Alert Update

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Webmaster

I feel it is my duty to alert everyone to things like the fraudulent auction on eBay yesterday. I only wish I could do more for the ventriloquist community. I immediately recognized the Mortimer picture as having been a figure … Continue reading →

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eBay Fraud ALERT!!!

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Webmaster

I simply must alert everyone that there is a scam artist who is trying to sell a Mortimer Snerd figure on ebay and it is a scam sale. If you look at this link you will see this figure. http://tinyurl.com/48abq9 … Continue reading →

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Going to the Ventriloquist Convention ?!?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Webmaster

I have been having conversations with quite a number of people concerning the Vent Haven Ventriloquist Convention and how expensive it will be to attend this year. With the price increase of gasoline and jet fuel the costs have sky … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen…A Brilliant Marketer

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Webmaster

Many people have differing views about Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquism techniques. But none can argue with his marketing abilities. Back in 1949 this picture and article appeared in publication to promote the Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy radio series. I … Continue reading →

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Sales Ad for Ventriloquist Figure Maker, Frank Marshall

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Webmaster

There have been some questions by some of our readers as to sales ads which were put out to the public by Frank Marshall. Unfortunately I do not think that there were many. One of the more common ads was … Continue reading →

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