1937 Effanbee Charlie McCarthy

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Webmaster

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I am offering today a wonderful original 1937 Effanbee Charlie McCarthy which displays perfectly for any collector of Charlie McCarthy. He stands 20″ tall has his original pull string ( band needs to be replaced) and monocle and his face paint is very fine.

He has the usual age crack staring at the mouth corner but virtually no other cracking. His hair was touched up at one point but looks great. He is still in his original tuxedo which does have a couple holes but as I said displays great (it can be stitched up, but I like leaving things original).

I am also including a top hat and an Effanbee (reproduction) pin back on his collar. These were sold back in the 1930’s and caused all the other toy companies to sell dolls that were kind of like Charlie but this was the only one sold with Edgar Bergen’s endorsement which imprinted on the back of the neck.

He was sculpted by Virginia Curtis Austin and was made out of wood composition. The price is a very reasonable.

Click here to see the 1937 Effanbee Charlie McCarthy

 

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2010 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to: webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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The Valedictorian Ventriloquist

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Webmaster

This video has been going around lately and was sent to us by Jason Haap last month. We were so stack up with blogs that we are just now getting to it.

Here is Megan Piphus (valedictorian at Princeton High School, Cincinnati, 2010) a talented performer, singer, musician — and ventriloquist! See what could be the first time a “dummy” gives a valedictory speech!

 

<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=YpVpnDRGb0Y">http://youtube.com/watch?v=YpVpnDRGb0Y</a>

 

 

(If you are having trouble viewing this video, click here)

 

It’s great to see the future of ventriloquism alive and well.

Thanks, Jason for sending this to us.

 

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2010 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to: webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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Happy Fourth of July From Ventriloquist Central

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Webmaster

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Happy 4th of July from Ventriloquist Central.

Enjoy the day!

Dan

www.ventriloquistcentral.com
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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2010 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to: webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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New Puppet Site – The Dummy Shoppe

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Webmaster

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My webmaster, Steve Hurst, has done it again. Not only does he keep VentriloquistCentral.com up and running as well as many other websites, but he just finished a new one (actually he’s finished two, but more about that in a few days).

Our friends Steve & JET, makers of fine soft puppets from the Dummy Shoppe, hired Steve to build their website and it’s quite impressive.

Be sure to check it out:

http://www.thedummyshoppe.com

 

Even though I am a “hard figure” kind of guy, Steve & JET make high quality soft puppets.

 

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2010 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to: webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figures from Down Under

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Webmaster

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A few weeks back, Colin Williams from Australia, sent in a photo of his Frank Marshall ventriloquist figures.

We asked for more information about these figures and he was kind enough to send us a little “history”:

 

I reckon the little guy on the right is a perfect example of ‘the master’s’ work; he was certainly a genius. He is all original, as you can tell (except the clothes) with beautiful paintwork and only the one movement. From my readings of Frank Marshall’s work, he felt he was able to carve more character in the face if he didn’t have the worry of multiple movements.

The girl doll was made for Australian professional ventriloquist Ron Blaskett (now aged 88). He sent several pictures to Frank in 1958 with how he wanted ‘Sandra Simpkins’ to look. I really believe this is the nicest female face I have seen. (the profile is great too) I think that many of the women dolls you see have the basic male characteristics, it’s only the wig which makes the difference.

In addition to the mouth, she has ‘rolling eye winks,’ and of course, original paint work. I am the third owner of the bigger guy, on the left. The owner before me had some repairs done and, by the look of it, a bit of a paint job too. He has moving, and cross eyes, winks, eyebrows and top lip.

I’m just sorry that you two weren’t able to go to the 2008 Convention, which I managed to get to. I was looking forward so much to meeting you both. How you can find the time to send info whilst this convention is on, amazes me; you are so thoughtful to those who can’t make it.
Best wishes from Down Under,
Colin

Colin, thanks for sending us this information to share with the readers of Ventriloquist Central.

And…since you’ll be unable to make this years Vent Haven ConVENTion, be sure to stay tuned because we have some extra special coverage planned for those who can’t make it. More about that in a few days.

 

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are Frank Marshall figures. Because of his love for the art of ventriloquism, Mr. Willinger created the website Ventriloquist Central. For more information about the website, go to: http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Copyright 2010 by Dan Willinger

NOTE: You may use this blog article provided you run it with the bio box intact. Please email a copy of your publication with the blog article in it to: webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com

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