Ventriloquist Central – A Tribute To Ventriloquism

Well I always seem to say I can’t believe how fast time goes by but I must!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

It seems like I was saying that to everyone on Ventriloquistcentral just yesterday. Wow time goes by so fast.

From both Steve’s family and my family I want to wish each and every one of you who visit our site a wonderful and healthy and prosperous New Year. Our economy may be in the tank but our spirits are high and our great art makes us all happy at anytime throughout the year.

It has been a great year for ventriloquism and I want to thank everyone who wrote in to us with their comments and donations for the site. It could not happen without all of you so PLEASE keep sending in the great items for us to post and the great comments.

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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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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A while back we were very happy to put up for everyone to see the Catalogue from Carver Bob Wallace who recreated Charlie Mortimer & Effie for Edgar Bergen. (Click here to see Bob Wallace Catalogue)

Well I am now able to share with you all this wonderful appraisal on the original Wallace heads which took place back in Aug of 2004 and then aired on the Antiques Road Show in Apr. of 2005. The complete interview and appraisal with some wonderful pictures are there for you to see and read.

Click here for the complete interview and appraisal

Enjoy!!

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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I am happy to offer for sale this wonderful very early American Folk Art, Ventriloquist figure which I believe was made by William Henry James Shaw (for more about Shaw, click here).

It’s construction dates to the early 20th century. I have not been able to find any markings as to the maker but it is without question American, having markings on the board of his body from Philadelphia, PA.

His head is Paper Mache and he has a leather moving mouth and a spitter. The spitter is attached to the mouth palette and terminated out the back of the head. A slot was made to accommodate this movement.

His wig is also original and so is his paint. Just the way you want to find them. It has carved wood hands (replaced) and the clothing is original to the figure or they are at least from the 1920’s. The sweater is kind of tattered but still looks great.

The cap is silk and comes too. This is a great early American Folk Art Figure and worthy of any collection.

To find out more about this antique American Folk Art Ventriloquist figure, click here.

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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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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