Mystery Ventriloquist – Senor Felipe Moreno

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Webmaster

Looks like I didn’t fool Bob Isaacson or Marcelo Melison (but to be brutally honest, I didn’t think I would), as they are correct about the mystery ventriloquist, Senor Felipe Moreno.

Thanks Marcelo for your added comments about Senor Felipe Moreno. Below is the actual picture taken from the Oracle, March-April 1956 issue.

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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 2009 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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Geoff Felix Cheeky Boy Figure

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Webmaster

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Geoff Felix Cheeky Boy Figure

I only sell a ventriloquist figure when it becomes needed because of new purchases and such is the case now. I am happy to offer to you this fantastic Geoff Felix figure which is pristine condition. This figure which I recently acquired was restored by the master of figure making Ray Guyll. He has mouth movement, side moving self centering eyes and raising eyebrows. He has the flat bottom floating type head which gives you ease of head movement control.

His body is formed fiberglass with wood bottom and he sits perfectly balanced. He will come to you neatly dressed in his vintage cloths as pictured.

If you always wanted a supreme example of the English figure maker’s work this is it. You will have no regrets here the figure is what I would call brand new even though it is well over a decade old.

Asking price is $975.00 (plus $35.00 shipping and handling) but I am motivated so make your best offer and lets make a deal!!

Click here to see more pictures of the Geoff Felix Cheeky Boy Figure

 

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 2009 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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Pete Michaels' All Day Ventriloquism Clinic

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Webmaster

Hi Dan,

LOVE the blogs! Hope all is well.

Can you post this on the blog?

Thanks!
Pete

Just a reminder, my ALL DAY VENT CLINIC will be held on SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2009!

This is an up-close and personal, hands-on learning and sharing Ventriloquism Clinic..

Topics:
Lip Control (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)
Enunciation (What did he say??}
Choosing a puppet/figure (Did I just waste my money on this thing?)
Character Development (Who ARE you?)
Manipulation (It’s ALIVE!)
The Voice (MUST they ALL sound alike?)
Singing (You DON’T have to be Terry Fator!)
Distant/Muffled Voice (Can I REALLY do that?)
Comedy Writing (Aren’t you supposed to be FUNNY?)
Wardrobe (THIS is how you dress for a SHOW?)
Publicity (Do’s and Don’ts)

And MUCH MORE!!

The Workshop begins at 11am and runs until 5pm with a break for lunch.


The cost is only $100.00 for the 6 hours.

50% deposit and the balance due in CASH the day of.

OR you can bring the full amount the day of.

Mail Deposit to:
Pete Michaels
P.O. Box 140351
Staten Island, NY 10314

 

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Here you go, Pete.

 

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 2009 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 Great 90th Birthday Party

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Webmaster

It was a great time being able to celebrate the 90th birthday of my mother in law over this past week end. Gladys is the youngest 90 year old I think you could ever meet. She is more active than anyone else that I know and even when Helen, her daughter, wants to get together with her mother she has to make an appointment.

Gladys volunteers her time in the senior center in Natick, MA and was even voted Senior Woman of the Year in Natick, MA. There is nothing she can’t do so she does everything.

It was a lot of work putting the party together but my wife Helen knew exactly what she wanted and put it together and is was a smashing success. Over 50 people attended the celebration and we all ate until our sides burst. Many of the guests were friends of Gladys and had never been to the house so seeing the Ventriloquist Central Collection was a lot of fun. I of course had to give a tour to all and was happy to do so. No fun having a collection that you can’t share.

I have enclosed a few pictures of Me, My wife Helen, Gladys and my son Jason .

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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 2009 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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Bob Abdou, "Mr. Puppet" at the Chicago Fest for Beattle Fans 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Webmaster

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Ventriloquist Bob Abdou & “Ringo”

Our good friend and regular contributor to Ventriloquist Central, Bob Abdou, sent this in to us so that we can share it with everyone:

 

I made the news today, Oh boy. Check out my show at the greatest convention in the entire world – the fest for Beatles fans, see part of my show.

Bob Abdou
www.mrpuppet.com

 

<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=1tHQDaKYZPA">http://youtube.com/watch?v=1tHQDaKYZPA</a>

 

Thanks, Bob, for sending this in.

 

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 2009 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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