Ventriloquist Central Blog

A good friend of mine, Dave Jeffries, sent me a copy of a book on ventriloquism which was written by his uncle Norm Little, one of the pre eminent ventriloquists in the early television days in New Zealand. Norm used a ventriloquist figure named Archie, a Len Insull figure, and added a monkey figure later on named Tiny to his act.

Norm was assisted by his wife Bev and they also did a magic act and Bev was put in a box and swords plunged through it and she was also used in the cutting a woman in half illusion.

Norm is in his late 70’s and works today in an upholstery shop but he and Archie still perform for children in the area where he lives in semi retirement.

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Since I decided that I would paint the Dennis Hall figure like a Marshall I decided he deserved to be dressed like a Marshall too.

I have completed all the shading on the head, added the head lock and he is now dressed. He really is a fantastic figure.

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These early John Turner figures are becoming harder and harder to find today. This one is all original from the 1940’s except for the replaced wig. He is 42″ tall and has the following functions.

Slot jaw moving mouth, side to side moving eyes, left eye winks and raising eyebrows. The paint is all original on him and other than a few cracks and chips he is in fantastic condition.

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Here is today’s update on the finishing of the Dennis Hall figure. He has had his eyeliner added, lower lip painted, red inner nostrils and red dot in the corners of the eyes as will as the finish coat of Frank Marshall colored paint.

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I am pleased to offer you this very nice Fats Figure with moving mouth and side to side eyes. He is full size 38″ tall and has wooden body and comes dressed just as you see him.

If you always wanted a Fats to use or for your collection here is your chance at a good price.

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