Category Archives: W.S. Berger & Vent Haven

W.S. Berger – Fred Russell and Coster Joe

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Webmaster

Coster Joe and Fred Russell Fred Russell was a pioneer for ventriloquists. While reading the September-October, 1952 issue of “The Oracle”, I found this great article about Fred Russell that was written by W.S. Berger. I thought you might enjoy … Continue reading →

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For Sale by W.S. Berger

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Webmaster

Boy I wish I could turn back the hands of time. Just take a look at this great list of books and a couple of vent figures that were available for sale and the prices were postpaid by my idol … Continue reading →

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Thanks From Ventriloquist Greg Claassen

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Webmaster

Hi Dan, I want to thank you for your great post about the Victorian Society visit. What struck me most was your last line of the post, “It is the best part of putting a collection together, being able to … Continue reading →

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Name My Collection

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Webmaster

It has come to pass when I believe that my collection needs and deserves a name. W.S. Berger had the Vent Haven, Bill Boley had the Dummy Den, Captain Dick had the Dummy Depot ( now owned by Stevo Schulling … Continue reading →

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Can I Collect Ventriloquist Figures Today??

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Webmaster

A question I am asked over and over again is how can I purchase a Frank Marshall figure or a McElroy Brothers ventriloquist figure and I have a very hard time telling folks that it is not that easy. It … Continue reading →

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