Here’s a video showing a Frank Marshall creation that was made back in the early 1930’s for a Ventriloquist named Nate Proval. He went by the name of the Golden Bird.
You see his specialty was whistling and since he was also a ventriloquist his figure had to have this feature. This figure stands 40″ tall and has the head stick which goes to the bottom board. His head has 360 degree rotation. You can actually spin his head on his axis.
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I am pleased to offer a full size carved basswood Chuck Jackson ventriloquist figure. I have given him the name Trent but of course he can take any name you decide.
This Chuck Jackson figure was done somewhere around 1978 and is in all original condition except for the wig. You see when this figure arrived to me it was dressed in a long dress with long hair and that is because it was sold as a Trixie figure. I have the original wig and dress which I will include with the sale. Under the wig is Chuck’s original marking stating the figure is Trixie.
Not all ventriloquist figures used by famous ventriloquists go to the Vent Haven Museum to take up residence. Some do in fact come to reside in the Ventriloquist Central Collection.
One such figure that resides here is Rudy, a wonderful Jack Coats figure, which was used and owned by none other than Mark Wade (a Great Man).
This Jack coats figure Mark named Rudy and I think that name really suits him. He is a cute character and actually referring to a blog I previously wrote about looking at the figures face from different angles you can clearly see different expressions.
Here is lesson number six from our good friend and regular contributor ventriloquist/puppeteer, Bob Abdou aka Mr. Puppet with his video he calls “Tidbit in a Minute.”
Today’s video is “Soft Puppet Mouth Manipulation, Part 2.”
Hi everyone, Steve here. I ran across this video and thought it was something perfect to share with everyone (thanks to Bob Conrad for bringing it to my attention on Facebook).
The subject of this video is about giving your services away for free. This is something I’ve been preaching for years. Even though this guy is talking to artists in his video, this applies to anyone who is in any kind of business, especially those of you in the “entertainment business” reading this blog, ventriloquists, magicians or any other performers.
Being a marketer and website designer I get approached for free advice or services constantly. I’ve also been approached many times to do free vent shows and I’m sure most of you have too!
This video is a great message and everyone should watch it!
