Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure Building

More Pictures of Ventriloquist Figure Maker Brian Hamilton

Todd Cameron Hamilton (Brian Hamilton’s brother) sent us a couple more pics of Brian. Here’s his email:

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – A Ken Spencer Country Bumpkin

Ken Spencer was a prolific builder during the heyday of ventriloquism. He learned at about the same time as Marshall. His figures are very distinctive and are of a cartoony nature. Here is a video of a country bumpkin type … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – A Frank Marshall Special Order Figure

Frank Marshall carved this fellow on Dec 1, 1945 according to the info inside the head. It was carved for a George Botzel from Iowa. Also inside it says repaired and repainted by Frank Marshall in 1953.

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Brant Gilmer’s Very First Ventriloquist Figure

I love the ConVENTion because we get together to enjoy and discuss all aspects of ventriloquism with all our peers. The ConVENTion for me is also where I hope to find some gem that happens to arrive looking for a … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – A Walking Marshall Figure

Here’s a video of one of the Rarest Marshall figures in the Ventriloquist Central Collection. This figure is a walking figure which looks like it just stepped out of the page of Franks 1931 catalogue.

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