Category Archives: Ventriloquism/Ventriloquist

Article About Ventriloquist Figure Builder Jerry Baum

A little over a year ago I had asked if anyone had any information on the ventriloquist figure maker, Jerry Baum. At the time I had one of his figures. His daughter, Jeanne, contacted and sent the following article from … Continue reading

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Glen Cargyle Ventriloquist Figure

As most all know Glen Cargyle’s claim to fame was that he made the ventriloquist figure used by Danny Kaye in the movie Knock On Wood. Cargyle did in fact make figures and sold them in Hollywood in the early … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Chuck Field and Old Joke Theater

Check out ventriloquist Chuck Field in this first installment of Old Joke Theater on WGN Chicago.

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Vent Haven ConVENTion 2014 Junior and Senior Open Mic

Two of my favorite things to see at the Vent Haven ConVENTion is the Junior and Senior Mics. Mark Wade has posted the listing Junior and Senior Open Mic events for ConVENTion 2014.

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More Visitors See the Ventriloquist Central Collection

I was contacted by Tom and Cheryl because Cheryl, who is special needs, has a great love of ventriloquism and found our web site on line. She was constantly asking her adviser Tom about being able to see the figures … Continue reading

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