Category Archives: Ventriloquist Central

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 →

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 →

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 I made some inquiries and found out that this figure was originally made for ventriloquist Ken … Continue reading →

Controversy over the size of ventriloquist figures is a constant item of discussion. The standard for most figure builders is a 40″ tall figure but there is nothing that puts that in stone. The performer has to decide the type … Continue reading →

Executive Director of the Vent Haven ConVENTion, Mark Wade, has posted the following information: You can now register online for the 2015 Vent Haven ConVENTion through PayPal. Please go to www.venthavenconvention.com and you will find our two buttons you can … Continue reading →