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We received this email and photos from Bob Abdou about his visit with Peter Rich:

Hey Dan & Steve

I had a wonderful visit with (almost soon) 93 year old Peter Rich. I was also able to capture some video of Peter talking about his life. That will be posted through VC soon. His spirit is good but his health is weak. I am in Texas this week performing 14 shows in 11 locations in 6 days. No matter how busy I am, seeing Peter Rich was priority #1.

If any friends send Peter a birthday card PLEASE include a business card or a photo of yourself with/without a puppet

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Austin Phillips is one of the up and coming ventriloquist figure builders and today he made the trip down from Maine to visit with me and the Ventriloquist Central Collection.

Austin has restored a wonderful Len Insull figure and brought him so I could see his finished work. I supplied him with the hair to finish him off so it was great seeing his end result.

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Ventriloquist Peter Rich’s 93rd birthday is coming up and here’s the information from George Boosey:

Vents — Peter Rich’s 93rd birthday is coming up on June 17. Cards and letters may be mailed to:

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I am a big fan of Charlie McCarthy and have collected all kinds of memorabilia. I have hesitated purchasing the 14″ tall composition Charlie which was made in the 1930’s because they are always in very sad condition.

That changed recently when I found this one in mint condition.

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