Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure (Dummy) Makers

Roy Catell Ventriloquist Figure Maker Unknown

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Webmaster

Recently I was able to purchase a couple figures used by Roy Catell ” International Singing Ventriloquist” this is what his card says and he was a performer in the 1940’s. Unfortunately I have no information on him other than … Continue reading →

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Searching for Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure Part 4

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Webmaster

Donny O’Day and Bob Isaacson If you missed part three, click here Wow how exciting was this past ConVENTion. One of my favorite ventriloquists of all time being honored and the seeing my pal Bob Isaacson do such a great … Continue reading →

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Mike Brose – Puppets & Props Shop Talk

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Webmaster

Our good friend Mike Brose from Puppets and Props has created a blog primarily for builders of figures and I wanted to make sure you all knew about his blog so here is the link http://puppetsandprops.blogspot.com/ .

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Thoughts on Direct Linkage or Cord Control

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Webmaster

Since the beginning of the use of ventriloquist figures the mechanics inside the head were done with cord and springs and either a ring pull or a lever on the head stick to make them work. For the most part … Continue reading →

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Collectible Ventriloquist Figures

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Webmaster

I myself have collected ventriloquist figures and have tried to make the collection that of antique figures rather than new figures that are created today. That does not mean I have no newer figures in the Ventriloquist Central Collection, there … Continue reading →

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