Here’s a video showing “Fakini’s” Jack Coats Ventriloquist Figure. Fakini was a regular attendee at the Abbott’s magic gathering and it was there back in 1970 or so that he purchased this fellow.
I do believe that he was actually the second owner of the figure and the original owner’s name was Ray Savidge. I come to this conclusion because inside the case that housed the figure, according to Tiffany, there were letters from Abbott’s to Ray Savidge giving him Jack Coats contact information.
This Coats figure is a full size figure standing 40″ tall, He has slot jaw, side to side self centering eyes, winkers/blinkers and hand shaker. He is 100% original and has never been touched or repaired. Wig and paint and mechanics just as done by Jack Coats.
Click here for more photos and information about “Fakini’s” Jack Coats ventriloquist figure
Dan
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He’s a beauty. Tell me Dan surely with all those figures hanging out at your place your tempted to learn ventriloquism or have you already?
I have said it many times. I am a collector of figures and I do not perform.