Regular contributor to Ventriloquist Central, Mr. Puppet himself, Bob Abdou, sent in this email and pictures about his latest ventriloquist figure:
Hey Dan,
Here is a photo from last nights banquet show with my new dummy from Dan Payes, I call him “Gutters McGee”.
I thought if Bill Boley, Johnny Main, Dick Weston and other famous vents can have a “hobo” type dummy, why not me???
He is great, Dan did his magic, once I got him I found great clothes at the thrift store and last night he was in the show.
One of the many highlights of the night is when “Gutters McGee” told the audience (which were church going seniors) that you should always be quiet in church, I asked “why is that?” – and “Gutters McGee” replied – cause people are sleeping!!
The pastor in the audience laughed so much he had to stand up to catch his breath!!
Bob/Mr.Puppet
Bob, thanks for sharing.
Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com
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Great looking hobo, Bob. And I can see how the church line “kills.” Congrats.
— George..
Bob,
This character is a humdinger. You have found out what I learned over eight years ago when I first got my first figure from Dan Payes and that this is one of the most innovative figure makers out there today.
Dan thinks outside the box and he usually has something in mind before I finish my thought. There is something about a Dan Payes figure that speaks volumes. I have several goof characters from Dan and somehow I know there will be more.
Again, congratulation on your new guy. He is going to be a big hit I am sure.
Cheers,
Larry Harris – ComicVent
Hi Bob,
Looks like Gutters Mc Gee is a great fit for Mr. Puppet
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