Category Archives: Ventriloquist Central

William Wood, World’s Greatest Ventriloquist circa 1900-1910

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Webmaster

We received an email from Alan Cook (www.puppetrymuseum.org ) with information and photos about vaudeville ventriloquist William Wood. Here’s what he sent: I just unpacked one of the William Wood heads from longtime storage. This guy had a flipping wig. … Continue reading →

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Conrad Hartz ” Danny O’Day” Wannabe

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Webmaster

Conrad Hartz is one of the finest makers of wood carved figures on the planet. He uses his mallet and chisel to make his carved figures. No duplicarving when you get a Hartz figure. Every one is unique. Today I … Continue reading →

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About Señor Wences and Francisco Sanz

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Webmaster

Our good friend Marcelo Melison has come through with more interesting information about Francisco Sanz that also includes, Senor Wences. Hi Dan and Steve, I’m sending you a photo of Wences’ original Pedro, the head in the box. You will … Continue reading →

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Lucky Charlie Restoration

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Webmaster

As I had said I am going to do a restoration of the Frank Marshall Lucky Charlie figure. The first thing that had to be done was removal of all the overpaint.

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Frank Marshall Figure “Lucky Charlie”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Webmaster

I had some request to see this interesting character of Frank Marshall on video so here you go:

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