October 28th, 2008
This morning I received an email from Bob Isaacson that everyone should be aware of in the ventriloquism community. Here’s Bob’s email:
“Good morning Dan….thought I’d pass on some news that you may want to post on your site. I found out that Joe Boley has been ill for the past year with kidney failure. That’s one of the reasons he was missing from the 2008 Convention. I spoke with Joe’s wife & found out that Joe has been on dialysis & is hoping to be put on a list for a transplant. I would be pleased if you would pass my information on to your audience requesting thoughts & prayers for Joe. Feel free to use my name as to this information as was Ok’d by Joe’s wife. I spoke to her last night while Joe was at the hospital…stay well……….Bob”
Let’s keep Joe and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks, Bob for letting us know.
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 28th, 2008
As you know I love Frank Marshall ventriloquist figures. Wait till you see this one. It’s all original and fantastic.
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Dan
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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
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October 25th, 2008
I am one of those lucky ones that lives in the northeast where some of the most vibrant colors appear on the trees in the fall season. I decided to just take a quick ride around my house and take a few pictures for you all to see. It truly is remarkable how the colors take hold. Too bad they only last for a couple weeks. I hope you enjoy these photos.
Dan
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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 23rd, 2008
Ventriloquism, like Magic, is about deception because of the great illusion that is presented by the ventriloquist. When the illusion is perfect the figure is alive and that is without question as good an illusion as any women that has been cut in half. This brings me to talk about the use of magic tricks in ventriloquism. Many performers incorporate magic. Bill Boley was one and today Steve Taylor uses magic throughout his show as well as many others.
Ray Goulet, the owner of the Magic Art Studio in Watertown MA (http://www.magicartstudio.com/), and also the owner of the Mini Museum of Magic, actually it is one of the world’s largest collections of antique magic, produced a number of magical items over the years and among them were a few ventriloquial items. He produced a talking cane, a Toby Jug and also a Mandarin Head in a box. All were made in limited edition numbers of only 12.
The Mandarin head is great for a ventriloquist because not only is it a head in a box but you can actually perform a real card trick with him. Just picture this: You have a spectator select a card and remember it, Then you take the deck and put the selected card back in the deck and place the deck inside the box with the head. Close the door and ask the Mandarin if he has found the card. After a bit of ventriloquism banter you open the door and the selected card is in the mandarins mouth. The card is removed and shown to everyone to be the selected card. This is great visual magic and you incorporate the ventriloquism as well. Two illusions packed together.
We are fortunate to have one of these rare items for sale on the Marketplace. Take a look!!
Click here to see the Mandarin Head
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 21st, 2008
Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments about my last video. As promised, here’s another one.
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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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You have great taste…and a great collection 
October 28th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Sorry to hear about Joe’s condition. I’ll be praying for him. Ax
October 28th, 2008 at 10:55 am
I am coming to Venthaven in 2009 for the first time. I’ll be praying for a successful transplant and speedy recovery so I can proudly meet and shake Joe Boley’s hand! Hang in there Joe! Duane/Vegas
October 28th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
I knew Joe (and met his dad) for a short while years ago back in Kentucky, when he and my then husband had just ended their “The Colonel, The Captain, and Company” troupe, due to graduating from school, and starting “adult” (smile) lives.
I have passed the word on to my ex, Keith; and along with my adult children, (who are also in the vent/magic/puppetry field), will be actively praying for him and his family.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Please post Joe Boleys PayPal account for those who may want to help out in our own little ways…
Wanlu
October 28th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I too am sorry to hear about Joe Boley. I remember calling him a short time after his dear Father passed away to tell him how much I thought of him and his advise.
Let us all hope for a speedy recovery for Joe. I will keep him in my prayers.
Larry Harris - ComicVent
October 30th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Ouch, I feel for Joe, we have been friends for a long time and I am a huge buyer of Joe’s puppets, in fact one claim to fame that I am proud of is that I videotaped Joe’s act when he performed at venthaven (yes, I got caught and got in big trouble) I was able to show the tape to Joe and his dad, the Great Bill Boley was able to watch the tape also, he said he never got to see Joe’s act at the convention and was proud of his performance. Whether it be Bill, Charlene or Joe, the Boley family has been a HUGE influence on my career and I love them all dearly,
Stay well Joe, we miss ya’