Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure Building

Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – A Brant Gilmer Headstick

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Webmaster

I’ve already done a couple videos of this McElroy style, Brant Gilmer figure. Well today I thought I would show you the headstick.

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Scott Bryte and His Jester

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Webmaster

Well our good buddy Pastor Scott Bryte has done it again. His “out of the box” thinking gives him inspiration to create wonderfully unique items such as this “Jester”. And, you could own this little guy!!! Here are Scott’s words:

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Roy Catell Ventriloquist Figure Maker Unknown

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Webmaster

Recently I was able to purchase a couple figures used by Roy Catell ” International Singing Ventriloquist” this is what his card says and he was a performer in the 1940’s. Unfortunately I have no information on him other than … Continue reading →

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Mike Brose – Puppets & Props Shop Talk

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Webmaster

Our good friend Mike Brose from Puppets and Props has created a blog primarily for builders of figures and I wanted to make sure you all knew about his blog so here is the link http://puppetsandprops.blogspot.com/ .

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Thoughts on Direct Linkage or Cord Control

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Webmaster

Since the beginning of the use of ventriloquist figures the mechanics inside the head were done with cord and springs and either a ring pull or a lever on the head stick to make them work. For the most part … Continue reading →

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