Category Archives: Ventriloquism/Ventriloquist

Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – McElroy “Troll” Figure Part 2

Here’s a video showing and talking about the McElroy brother’s ventriloquist figure that has been referred to as the “Troll”. This video is part two.

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – McElroy “Troll” Figure Part 1

Here’s a video showing and talking about the McElroy brother’s ventriloquist figure that has been referred to as the “Troll”. This video is part one.

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Ventriloquist Canfield Smith’s Frank Marshall Figure

Someone sent in an email and asked about the ventriloquist Canfield Smith. Back in September 2008, I did a blog about him along with the Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure that is now in the Ventriloquist Central Collection. Since it’s been … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Collecting Ventriloquist Figures

Almost every builder of figures sold everything separately such as bodies, hands or heads. Frank Marshall in his catalogue offered heads and hands. Other makers such as Pinxy, Spencer, Finis, and Coats also sold parts. This was a business for … Continue reading

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Mysterious Female Brian Hamilton Ventriloquist Figure

When I first received the picture of Brian Hamilton holding the female figures head (click here) I wondered where this particular figure had gone. I made some inquiries and found out that this figure was originally made for ventriloquist Ken … Continue reading

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