Ventriloquist Central Newsletter

October Newsletter

Comments from Dan

Happy Birthday Ventriloquist Central

Well it’s hard to believe, but this month VentriloquistCentral.com is four years old. Steve and I started this website in October of 2006 after meeting each other at the Vent Haven ConVENTion the previous July. In our wildest dreams we never thought the website would be where it is today.

What started out as a website with some historical information and a way to share my ventriloquist figure collection has grown far larger than either one of us suspected.

I would like to take this moment to thank those who have contributed to the website. I don’t want to start naming names in fear I might forget someone, but we’ve had many who have contributed to the website and for that……THANK YOU!

Plus, I would like to thank you…..the readers of Ventriloquist Central. If not for you, there would be no need for this site…..so to you, a big THANKS!

I also encourage everyone to keep sending in your contributions so that they can be shared with the ventriloquial community.

I know I speak for my partner and webmaster, Steve when I say THANKS TO ALL…for your continued support.

So sit back, relax, grab a beverage and enjoy the rest of the newsletter.

Learn the "Secrets of Ventriloquism"

Now YOU can learn the Art of Ventriloquism with this truly remarkable new course, “Secrets of Ventriloquism.” This course combines the secrets of the past by one of the great ventriloquist with current thoughts and ideas of modern day ventriloquists.

"I've been listening to it and there are some things on it I've not heard from any other source. Anyone who wants to know some true secrets will probably want to consider getting this one."
David Thrasher

www.SecretsofVentriloquism.com

Blogs You May Have Missed In September On Ventriloquist Central

Scott Bryte’s Ventriloquist Super Hero

At the Vent Haven ConVENTion Pastor Scott Bryte unveiled a very fine wood carved figure which he called his super hero.

Ventriloquist Bob Abdou – “That’s Still Funny” Part 2

Previously, ventriloquist Bob Abdou wrote a nice article about comedy writing...here's Part 2.

The Broken Watch – Performing Runs in the Family

I introduced you to Jade Sylvan, John Schaibley’s great granddaughter, Well it is my pleasure to show you her post on her own blog. Be sure to look at some of the great photos that Jade has on her blog.

Ventriloquist Central Interviews Bob Abdou

This time around, we had an incredible interview with Bob Abdou (AKA Mr. Puppet). If you missed it, you are in for a real treat.

Ray Guyll’s First Ventriloquist Lecture at Vent Haven

I am now happy to share this great picture, which Ray sent me, of him giving that first lecture.

Tom Crowl Visits Ventriloquist Central

Pro ventriloquist Tom Crowl stopped in to say hi and to see the Ventriloquist Central Collection.

Of course we had many other blogs throughout the month of September, so be sure to check them all out, just in case you might have missed one.

September Archives

“The ULTIMATE Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1”

“The ULTIMATE Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1” is a step-by-step system from start to finish, so you can create your very own ventriloquist figure. Now you can become a ventriloquist figure builder. This guide will answers all your questions, show you all the short-cuts, and give you a quick and easy paint-by-the-numbers way to making your own ventriloquist figure-- even if you don’t think you can do it.

"Hi Steve,

I purchased the “The ULTIMATE Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1”, from you last year and have finished my dummy now.

It has not taken that long to do but I have only been able to do little bits to it here and there so thats where the months have gone.

I would love to take this opportunity to thank you for putting this course together. Building a dummy has been a long term ambition of mine right from child hood when I used to make cardboard dummies.

Now all I need to finish the one I have made from your course is to clothe him. As soon as I have clothes for him I will send some photos for you to see.

Any way thanks again and look forward to hearing from you in the future."

Regards
Shane West
www.unclezoobee.co.uk

"The DVD course is everything your advertisement claims it to be! It is truly worth much more than the amount asked! Thank you very much."

Theo Roos
South Africa

“The ULTIMATE Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1”

Ventriloquist Marketplace

We have had quite a bit of activity on the Ventriloquist Marketplace. In fact, one figure I listed sold within a couple of hours of listing it, so be sure you keep checking it out.

Here are just a few items listed on the Ventriloquist Marketplace:

Ventriloquist Marketplace

Pictures of Figures Added to the Website

Great Theodore Mack Ventriloquist Figure Joins Ventriloquist Central Collection

This figure is about 98% original. He stands 42" tall, has the head stick that goes to the bottom board of the body, has mouth movement, smoker and spitter.

Carole Silvester's Frank Marshall Figure "Freckles"

This figures name is Freckles and he was purchased from Frank Marshall in the early 1950's for Carole Silvester.

For Those Interested In The Art Of Ventriloquism

“The Ventriloquism Historical Information Collection, Volume 1.”

Final Thoughts

I just want to remind all you folks that our Ventriloquist Marketplace has really been rockin and rollin, lately.

Items have been selling real quickly when listed so if you are planning to let any of your figures or anything else ventriloquial go, the Ventriloquist Marketplace may be just the trick.

The holidays are just around the corner and so your hearts desire might be on the Marketplace or maybe something you are no longer using will be someone else's desire so please list with us on the Ventriloquist Marketplace.

Till next time,
Dan