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A Ventriloquist Poem for You

Dan Willinger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:19:00 +0000

Vlad, Renfeld & Capt Joe

Steve Swenson of the DummyShoppe.com, sent in this poem along with an email that was sent to him by Joe Radle. Here’s Joe’s email:

Just a note to let my many friends know that I am back home now from a fantastic adventure, “Attendance at my first Ventriloquist Convention” In Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. There is so much to tell about it, but I will inform you with more over time.

Right now I will share this poem with y-all. I dashed it off at pool-side at the Drawbridge Inn where the convention was held. Anne and I stayed an extra day to unwind and bathe in the afterglow of the e-Vent. I hope you enjoy. I will annoy you all with some photos soon, of the Count and his side kick, Renfeld, so keep an eye out for those.

Regards to all, Joe Radle aka Capt. Joe

So here is Joe’s poem:

I done writ a poem ’bout the convention
By Joe Radle
© 2010 J.B. Radle

My wife and I, we took a ride to ole Kentuck
Were lots of folks with puppets, just ran amuck
I think it’s only right I mention
We were headed to a ventriloquist convention

We got some rain and then it got sunny
Me and my lady, I call her, Honey Bunny
We made the trek in just one day
Thanks to the maps from the folks at the triple A

I had packed my puppets and you might ask-it
What the heck I’ve got in the casket
Count Vladimir Dracula is his name
In Transylvania he’s got some fame

My Good Friend, Jet, from down Alabama ways
Made him for me, in what seemed like only days
He’s really not one of those horror type blokes
But made for fun and telling jokes

Little kids he will not frighten
I hope his skits will only brighten
And, while he is a somewhat scary guy
He won’t say things to make them cry

I brought some money, some call it “Geld”
Because Dracula needed a side kick named, Renfeld
You won’t believe the luck I had
I found the perfect guy for Vlad

Once again, my friend, Jet came through
I saw him, liked him, and bought him, too
The Count and Renfeld hit it off
Just like fire, draws a moth

I’ve got a team to now delight
And, I’ll tell everyone, he doesn’t bite
I’ll write some bits to work these two
To make folks laugh, I hope, don’t you

Thanks, Steve for sending this in and thanks to Capt Joe for letting us share this with everyone.

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. He created the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It now has over 100 ventriloquist figures and over 50 of them are 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

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Identifying Past Ownership of Ventriloquist Figures

Dan Willinger — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:27:00 +0000

This week I happened to get two emails from different direction but both really wanting to know about provenance. This is something that is very important to me because a collection that can show where the items came from is just so much more interesting.

The first question came from a fellow who had actually owned a Ken Spencer figure which resembled a Spencer figure which I owned and he wanted to know if there was a way of tracking his figure down. Unfortunately in that type of circumstance he would have to find the person to whom he had sold his figure and go from there.

The other question which came in to me wanted to know if I can trace ownership once I have the figure in my hands. That is a good question because in some cases the owners name will appear inside either the head or body of the figure. Frank Marshall signed just about every figure and in many cases wrote thye name of how the figure was made for and the date. He makes it very easy. Unfortunately this is not the case with many other makers.

I always try my hardest to find out any information as to ownership when I purchase a figure for the Ventriloquist Central Collection. That way when I list a figure for all of you to see you also find out where the figure originated from.

I would like to thank both of the people that wrote in to me for their questions. Remember I will always try and help you with any question you may have about our great art of Ventriloquism.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Vent Haven ConVENTion 2010 Pictures on Ventriloquist Central

Dan Willinger — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:05:00 +0000

It has been a tedious job for my webmaster and partner Steve to get all the pictures that we both took and were offered to us, by others in attendance at the conVENTion, up on the Ventriloquist Central Website.

But even being sick with walking pneumonia Steve has done it. To look at all these wonderful pictures click the link below. And if you took pictures and want to add them please feel free to contact us and we will do just that.

Vent Haven ConVENTion 2010 Pictures on Ventriloquist Central

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Bob Isaacson My Ventriloquist Mentor

Dan Willinger — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:26:00 +0000

Steve Hurst, Bob Isaacson, Dan Willinger

For me every time I go to the Vent Haven ConVENTion the highlight is being able to spend time with my good friend and mentor Bob Isaacson.

As everyone knows Bob is a very knowledgeable man in all aspects of the history of Ventriloquism, is a consummate professional ventriloquist and also has been a collector for many years. He took me under his wing early on in my quest for ventriloquist figures and still today helps me in many ways.

We always spend much time together talking about Frank Marshall and his creations and for me this makes my ConVENTion. So I just want to take this moment to say a big THANKS to Mr Bob Isaacson for helping me (and Steve) with Ventriloquist Central and for being my friend.

If you go to ConVENTion it would be my pleasure to introduce you to this great icon in the ventriloquist world although you really don’t need me because Bob will talk with you if you just say hello!!

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Ventriloquist Central Vent Haven ConVENTion 2010 Recap – REPLAY

Dan Willinger — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0000

We had a great time on Thursday night talking with everyone who called in about this years Vent Haven ConVENTion.

If you missed it or just want to listen to it again, here’s your chance.

Thanks to all who participated.

Dan

www.ventriloquistcentral.com
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1935 Photo to Share of Ventriloquist Senor Wences

Dan Willinger — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:01:00 +0000

Our “resident” expert about Ventriloquist Senor Wences, Bill Smith, sent in the nice photo that he just acquired to share with everyone.

According to Bill, Senor Wences came stateside in 1934 and this photo was taken the next year.

As you can tell, Johnny, looked a little different back then.

Thanks Bill for sharing with everyone.

Dan
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Impromptu Ventriloquism with Pete Michaels

Dan Willinger — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:21:00 +0000

On Saturday evening, the last of the couple hours of the Vent Haven ConVENTion, I purchased a pretty nice figure and as I was walking out of the dealer’s room and into the hallway I bumped into Pete Michaels and he put his hand inside the figures back and did some shtick.

I thought you would enjoy seeing this great short video of one of the funny men working today!! Thanks Pete !!

Dan
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Tonight Vent Haven ConVENTion 2010 Recap

Dan Willinger — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:14:00 +0000

Tonight we’ll be doing our LIVE call-in Vent Haven ConVENTion recap show on BlogTalkRadio at 8pm (Eastern), 7pm (Central) and 5pm (Pacific).

If you were at the ConVENTion, we invite you to call in and tell about your experiences. If you were unablel to attend, please call in with questions or comments that you may have.

If you want to participate in the call in show, the number to call is:

(347) 850-8597

To listen to the show, you do it via the Internet by going to:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ventriloquistcentral/2010/07/23/ventriloquist-central–vent-haven-convention-2010-recap

Looking forward to talking with everyone then.

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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Ventriloquist Sammy King and POPPA

Dan Willinger — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0000

Sammy King and POPPA, a soft figure (latex) created by Sammy King and made by Rey Ortega. These heads are for sale in raw stages for those interested in customizing an Old Man character of their own.

Sammy sent this picture to us at Ventriloquist Central to share with you. If you’d like more information about this Old Man character, you can contact Sammy via his website: http://www.sammyking.com

Dan
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Happy Birthday to Ventriloquist Central’s Own, Dan Willinger

Dan Willinger — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:36:00 +0000

Young Dan Willinger getting started early…

Hi everyone…Steve here and I’m taking over the blog.

Today, my partner and good friend, Dan Willinger celebrates his birthday. I just wanted to wish him a very Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday, Dan!!!

Steve Hurst
Webmaster
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

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