Ventriloquist Figure Video Collecting Series – Bob Neller’s Original Marshall/McElroy, Part 3

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Webmaster

In this video, I show you the inside of the Marshall/McElroy head and all of its wonderful mechanics.

 

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PLUS…don’t forget to vote in the “Name The Collection” at the top right. Be sure to vote for the name like the best.

 

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. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 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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May Vent Workshop

Posted on April 6, 2009 by Webmaster

Ventriloquist Pete Michaels sent in this information about a Vent Workshop that he is conducting in May. Here’s the information:

 

“I will be conducting an ALL-DAY Vent Workshop on Sunday, May 17 from 11am to 5pm
(With a break for lunch, of course!)

Location is Staten Island, NY. Easily accessible by car, bus or horseback.

I’ll cover ALL aspects of Vent. From Beginner to Advanced. I’ve been at this for 30 years, pick my brain!

Voices, Lip Control, Manipulation of both soft puppets and hard figures, Bookings, Material, Singing, etc.

Space is limited, so register NOW!”

Contact me at: MichaelsPete@aol.com

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. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 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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Cecil Gough Figure Maker Catalogue

Posted on April 5, 2009 by Webmaster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in the 1950’s there were quite a few makers of ventriloquist figures and one of the more obscure makers was Cecil Gough. He made figures with both the English style mouth, moving leather lower lip, and slot jaw. His figures were cast from Celastic, a cloth permeated with plastic, and they came in a variety of styles and sizes.

His figures today do not fetch a large sum but are quite interesting and I have owned a couple. I dare say they are rare today but when looking at his catalogue you say to yourself where are they.

One of the great things that Mr Gough gave you with his figures was a choice of some fantastic clothing of the period. The different style suits are simply terrific. Look close at the pictures and you will see what I mean. I wish I could purchase them today!!

I hope you enjoy looking at this 1955 Cecil Gough catalogue.

Click here to see the 1955 Cecil Gough Catalogue

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. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 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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ALF – I’m Your Puppet

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Webmaster

Back in the late 1980’s one of the most popular television personalities was a character named ALF. He was a soft puppet that was created by Paul Fusco.

In 1988 the series had a show entitled Alf-I’m Your Puppet and in this show Alf receives his very own ventriloquist figure. It is a conversion Mortimer Snerd figure. He learns how to throw his voice and the little guy comes to life.

This is a cute show and I was happy to be able to find it and give you a link here so that you can watch it. I know you will enjoy seeing Alf again and his mastery of the art of ventriloquism.

Click here to see Alf I’m Your Puppet

 

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. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 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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Frank Marshall Owners Page

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Webmaster

I thought I would again put out the call for any owner of a Frank Marshall figure to please contact me and send in a current picture of yourself with your Marshall figure.

We did in fact get a nice group of photos but I know there are more of you out there with Frank’s work that have not been listed. So please lets make this page as up to date as possible and get your photos in for us to post!!

Click here to Frank Marshall Owners

 

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

 

P.S. Don’t forget to vote in the “Name The Collection” at the top right.

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Dan Willinger is a ventriloquism enthusiast and ventriloquist figure collector. He has been collecting for over 25 years. His collection of ventriloquist figures now numbers over 100 figures of which there are over 50 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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