Ventriloquism History – The Ventriloquist Figure

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Fred Russell & Coster Joe

We get all kinds of emails here at Ventriloquist Central asking all kinds of interesting questions. Some are about ventriloquist figure builders, who built this or that, historical information and many other questions.

I had a young fellow contact me and was asking me about the origins of the ventriloquist figure as we all know it today and I thought this was a great question and decided that instead of answering him privately I would write up a blog about this particular subject.

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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – An Al Semok Figure Used by Johnny Main

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This is Papa Polis, the figure which was created for Johnny Main by Alan Semok the dummy doctor. It is one of two which were made.

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Candid Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy

Edger Bergen Charlie McCarthy performing gi hospital

Lately we have been showing some great pictures of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his side kick Charlie McCarthy.

Today is no different because I am going to share some rare candid shots taken of Edgar and Charlie at what I believe may have been a war time hospital. In any case it is great to see this duo sharing some time with some patients.

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Making Room Reservations for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash

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Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash

I know that the Vent Haven ConVENTion is right around the corner but we’ve gotten a few emails this past week about rooms for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash at the Hyatt Place Boston/Medford.

If you go online to try and book your room it shows nothing available for that weekend, so I checked into this.

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OK Where Is My Next Ventriloquist Figure?

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I just want to throw out a reminder to all of you that I am still in need of an addition to the Ventriloquist Central Collection.

It has been quite some time since a new figure has come to roost so PLEASE remember I am eagerly waiting for you to contact me with any figure that you are no longer using and want to make sure it has a new home where it will be lovingly taken care of forever. I of course want Frank Marshall figures but all figures are welcome.

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