October 6th, 2008
Sheree Brown-Rosner sent this in for us to share and get the word out:
It’s time for another Long Island Ventriloquist and Puppetry Gathering!
Please Join Us on November 5th,2008 at The Best Western Hotel in Rockville Centre, 6pm-9:30pm Meet and Greet Planning session to see where peoples interests are!
There is a Restaurant/Bar area we will meet… bring along a figure, puppet, photos or any related material to share and talk about at the meeting.
Reasons for the Gatherings…
To share the Love of the Art.
To learn more about The Art of Ventriloquism and Puppetry
To bounce ideas off each other
To practice our Ad-Lib skills maybe having an open chat using figures and puppets only?
To maybe do a show to raise money for a Museum or Charity? (Vent Haven Museum)?
Or None of the above since we will only be in the planning stage now.
PLUS there will be a visit from Pete Micheals!
Please feel free to invite others you think might be interested.
For more info call Sheree at 516-523-1295 please RSVP email OK sheree@smilephoto.com
Here is a link to the Location
Thanks, Sheree.
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 2008 by Dan Willinger
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October 4th, 2008
Bob Abdou, also known as Mr. Puppet, made a trek north from Texas this past week and ended his trip with 2 days at my home here in the Boston Area.
Bob told me he has been in Boston previously about 8 years ago when he performed in Danvers MA, but had not been back since. It was my and Helen’s pleasure to have him come and spend some time here with us and it was especially fun because he was here with his wife June, a wonderful woman, and it was his birthday as well. We all had a great time and celebrated the whole weekend.
Bob is a very talented performer and treated me and Helen and Jason, my son, to some wonderful ventriloquism using some of the figures in my collection. He was able to bring life to a few figures and believe me I think they were very happy because they had no spoken for quite a few years.
Thanks Bob for coming and making such a wonderful weekend happen.
By the way, Bob is one of the owners of Ventriloquist Central’s Frank Marshall Nosey Style Replica figures and I was able to do a video of him using the figure and thought you all would like to see it so take a look!!
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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. 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 2008 by Dan Willinger
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October 3rd, 2008
I am so excited to let everyone know that we at Ventriloquist Central are able to offer to the public something about the History of Ventriloquism that is over 3 decades in the waiting.
This is something very special and I know anyone who has any interest in ventriloquism is going to be thrilled. Be prepared to partake in one of the best exercises in the Art of Ventriloquism endorsed by possibly the “most famous of all ventriloquists.”
Click here for more details
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 2008 by Dan Willinger
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October 2nd, 2008
Ventriloquist Mike Robinson happened to dock again in Boston, while performing on the Holland American ship Maarsden, and gave me a call so I went and picked him up and we spent a few hours together. He just loves to come and play at my house.
While he was handling the figures I asked if he would do a little ventriloquism for me and he agreed. He didn’t know that I was ready with my camcorder to grab it for the web site. When I told him this he floored me by letting me know that I am the first and only person he has every allowed to record him doing ventriloquism.
I was truly honored by that fact. I can also say he is a consummate pro because in an instant he brought life to Lee Dunn’s Johnny figure and to me it looks like they have been a team forever.
What do you think??
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Again thanks Mike for allowing me to be first to record you and make sure to drop by again next time you are in Boston.
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 2008 by Dan Willinger
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September 30th, 2008
Everyone knows that Frank Marshall was the Gepetto for ventriloquist figures but he also produced a full line of marionettes. His 1931 catalogue has pages showing his marionette selections.
It is known that he did in fact purchase heads from Germany but he made the bodies and controllers. I was very happy to have come across Frank’s blue prints for his 18″ marionette and when I first got them I ran down to the frame shop and had them framed, mounted on archival paper, and covered with low e glass to protect them forever.
These blue prints are full size for the 18″ figure. I hope you enjoy looking at these terrific blue prints from the master.
Click here to see Frank Marshall blue prints
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 2008 by Dan Willinger
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October 2nd, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Dan, pass along to Mike he needs to tape a DVD to sell on the ships - and when they are available, I’d like to buy one as well. Great talent!
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:53 am
dan, mike robinson has a super talent. i enjoyed the post of his visit with you. thank you
October 6th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Wow … watching this guy work a doll he has held very few times, unbelievable. I have seen this guy live like 20 years ago and still remember it like it was yesterday. i am so glad we finally have some video so the rest of the world can see why Mike Robinson is the top vent around
thanks Dan
October 6th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Hey Mike! Thanks for posting this, it is always a pleasure to see an entertainer as talented and skillful as Mike Robinson. I saw Mike’s show and met him for the first time on the Maasdam. Mike’s show was outstanding. In fact, I enjoyed Mike’s show so much I went back to his first show a second time, and I went to his second show two times, and I can honestly say I never got tired of ANY of it. It was an unforgettable experience meeting him and seeing his remarkable show and it was great to see him do some more work.
Best,
David
October 6th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Having the good fortune to be able to call Mike a good friend, it’s fantastic to see his abundant natural talent exhibited here…we are getting a rare look at one of the true all-time best vents, doing what he does best! And…that figure! Lee Dunn’s craftsmanship speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
A true work of art. Having recently had the pleasure to talk with Lee and commission one of his creations myself, this video of his outstanding handiwork, (brought to life by a seasoned pro like Mike), has me
well beyond excited. The day Lee’s figure arrives will reek of awesomeness! Thanks for this post, Mike and Dan!