Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure (Dummy) Makers

Bill Boley's Dummy Den

After the listing on the blog of the pictures of a young Bill Boley i was asked if I had any pictures of Bill’s Dummy Den. I had to go and search through all my old mail but I knew … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Central Videos – Figure Collection Series – A Ken Spencer Walking Figure, Part 2

[flashvideo filename=http://ventriloquistcentral.com/dan-collecting-spencer-walking-figure-pt2/dan-collecting-spencer-walking-figure-pt2.flv /]   Dan www.ventriloquistcentral.com *************************************************** Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over … Continue reading

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What is New Is Old

In the course of development of ideas for ventriloquist figures it seems that everything has been done. I am talking about movements for ventriloquist figures. We all know about this following functions; slot jaw, upper lip, raising eyebrows, stick out … Continue reading

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Bill Boley Ventriloquist Magician

I was fortunate enough back right after Bill Boley passed away to be able to purchase a number of his figures from his collection by way of his wife Charlene. They still reside here with the Ventriloquist Central Collection. I … Continue reading

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Frank Marshall, Bob King and The Great Lester

  It is always fun to see and read about our great mentors of the past. This particular article and picture was from the Davenport Democrat & Leader back in the 1940’s. (Click on the picture for a larger view) … Continue reading

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