This Marshall figure was rescued from a damp basement where he had been lost for about 65 years. When I purchased him every time I touched him another piece fell apart. I sent him off to Ray Guyll for a complete restoration.
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Mr Crabbe. This is a truly one of a kind figure which was made and used by our good friend Bob Isaacson.
I did say made by Bob but there were other hands involved. The head casting with unfinished face was done by John Arvites , the mechanics were done by Alan Semok and then the finish carving of this great face, the painting, wigging and body was done by Mr Isaacson.
Here is a great ad for the Revello Petee Sailor Boy ventriloquist figure. I have shown you this picture because the figure in this ad eludes me at present.
It is with great pleasure that I can announce to the ventriloquist community that James Manalli is now carving basswood ventriloquist figures and is in fact taking orders.
His very first figure he decided he wanted to become part of the Ventriloquist Central Collection and I am happy to share him with you.
Next up on our Ventriloquist Central Telephone Talk is comedian, ventriloquist and musician, Taylor Mason.
Taylor Mason is no stranger to the ventriloquism world. He is a world-class ventriloquist, a prolific writer, a talented musician, and a successful comedian. He has written for The Second City Theater in Chicago, the Emmy winning comedy series Bananas-TV, and his children’s television program, Taylor’s Attic.
