Ventriloquist, Singer, Songwriter Gary Willner

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Webmaster

Lately I found some great YouTube videos of ventriloquist, singer and songwriter, Gary Willner.

Gary Willner has performed as a singer and ventriloquist all over the world and has appeared on national television many times. Famous impresario John Hammond once said of Gary’s voice, “Gary has one of the best sets of pipes I’ve ever heard!” In the 1970s Gary and his brother had a writer’s contract with Chappell Music Publishing Company, writing songs for other artists. Gary continues to sing and write songs and his album “Is it Sinatra?” is available now. Gary is in the process of recording an album of all original songs and will be available soon!

Gary has opened as a ventriloquist for stars such as Don Rickles, Robert Klein, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds, and Alan King, to mention a few. Gary has appeared on many national television shows such as The Tonight Show, The Statler Brothers Show, The Charles Grodin Show, Into the Night Starring Rick Dees, Robert Klein Time. Gary is presently working in comedy clubs and doing personal appearances.

Check out this video of Gary using his Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra figures.

 

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(Click here if you have trouble viewing the video)

As you can see, Gary is an amazing talent. You have to check out his other videos where he really shows off his singing talents.

 

Click here to see Gary’s other YouTube videos

 

As an extra bit of information, the master ventriloquist figure builder, Ray Guyll, built Gary’s Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra as well as some of his other figures.

Gary’s new album of 14 Sinatra classics is available now. Gary sings these Sinatra standards in the style that made “old blue eyes” a legend.

Click here to get Gary’s CD

 

Click here to check out Gary’s website.

 

Become a fan of Gary Willner on Facebook, click here

I’m sure you’ll agree, that Gary Willner is an amazing and talented person.

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

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Vent Haven ConVENTion – 2009 Highlights, Meet and Greet Part 2

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Webmaster

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Here is another highlight from one of the blogs about last years Vent Haven ConVENTion, the Meet and Greet, Part 2.

I’m talking with ConVENTion attendees as they arrive. Some people you’ll see in this video are Neale Bacon, Pete Michaels, Bonnie Halfond and others.

 

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(If you are unable to view this video, click here)

 

To see more about Vent Haven ConVENTion 2010, click here.

 

Be sure to send in your registration for this years ConVENTion. Click here to get yours.

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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Ventriloquist Central Collection, Which One?

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Webmaster

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If you could have just ONE of the figures from the Ventriloquist Central Collection, which one would it be?

Need help, click here to check out the Ventriloquist Central Collection.

 

Leave your comments below.

 

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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A Ventriloquist Figure Collector Disease???

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Webmaster

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A couple of weeks ago I did a blog about some health issues I was having at the time called Diverticulitis.

Well, Steve from the Dummy Shoppe, sent in this email that I thought was cute and wanted to share with everyone.

 

Hey Dan,

Glad you are on the downhill side of the problem. It is not just for old folks though. I had it in seventh grade. I have found that eating everything in sight cures the lack of fiber. Of course that brings on other things like diabetes. . . Live and learn.

Every time you look at the control stick of a puppet. . . you should have known that you were already suffering from. . .

“Diverse – Stick – U – Like – Us” . This is a rare but not uncommon disease found primarily in Vent Figure Collectors. Not only do you have the disease, but you are also a carrier. Maybe you should be quarantined???

Steve at the Dummy Shoppe

 

I guess I do have this “Ventriloquist Figure Collector Disease”.

 

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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Substitute Ventriloquist Figure Bodies

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Webmaster

Since I have been collecting this question has come up a number of times and this is, does a ventriloquist figure lose value with a replacement body.

As everyone knows I am a purist when it comes to my ventriloquist figures and that is because I dealt in general antiques for so many years. The purist wants everything to be original. The more original the better. I just can’t stress that statement enough but you really must apply this to context in which it is involved.

If you only collect ventriloquist figures, and do not perform, then the originality is most important. I want my figures to have all original parts. Correct head with the body built by the same maker and the hands also from the same maker. That is the collector talking. ORIGINAL!!!

If you perform then this is not going to make a difference. So if you have a head from one figure and a body from another who is going to know except YOU. The effect is the same for sure. You have a complete figure sitting on your knee or stand, His mouth moves and the banter between the figure and performer takes place. Makes absolutely no difference who the body .or the head was made by.

Now when you retire after 100 years of performing and the family finds your pal in the trunk in the attic they heirs decide to sell. Here is where things change. If the figure is all original point for point it could be worth mega money but if it has all different parts put together, then that is exactly what you have PARTS. I know there are some that just don’t see it this way but believe me it is true. I can say so because of my years as an antique dealer and now as a true ventriloquist figure collector. Try if you can to keep yours original but if not hey who cares about your heirs!! LOL

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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