CONTENTS
VENTRILOQUISM in the 18th and 19th CENTURIES
Learn about the early ventriloquists like Sir John Parnell,
Joseph Askins, Richard Potter, Fred Nieman and so many more from long ago.
VAUDEVILLE VENTRILOQUISTS (1900-1930)
Ventriloquists who used knee-figures became predominant
after 1900 and vaudeville was where they could showcase their talents.
VENTRILOQUISTS of the 20th Century
Some of the great ventriloquists of the last century...such
as Edgar Bergen, Bill Boley, Peter Brough, Foy Brown, Stanley Burns, Cy
Leonard, Shari Lewis, Fred Maher, Bob Neller, Jimmy Nelson and so many
more!!!
VENTRILOQUISTS of the 21st Century
Ventriloquists that are still around in this
century...greats like Jim Barber, Greg Claassen, Nina Conti, Jeff Dunham,
Terry Fator, Ronn Lucas, David Strassman, Kenny Warren and much more!!!
REGIONAL & LOCAL
VENTRILOQUISTS
These ventriloquists might be in your area.
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AMERICA & VENTRILOQUISM
Some of the lady ventriloquists who were beauty pageant
contestants
VENTRILOQUIST
FIGURES or DUMMIES MAKERS
The makers who build and design the "hard" ventriloquist's figures
or dummies.
MAKERS of PUPPETS & SOFT
FIGURES
The people who makes puppets for ventriloquists and
puppeteers.
VENTRILOQUISM in the MEDIA
The many different audio recordings, videos and books about
the Art of Ventriloquism.
VENTRILOQUIST TOY FIGURES
The many different types of ventriloquist toy figures.
VENTRILOQUISM IN FILM & THE
MOVIES
Listings of TV shows, film and movies with the use of
ventriloquism.
HORROR and VENTRILOQUISM
Not for the faint of heart.
LINKS to ASSORTED VENTRILOQUISM SITES
Many different links to an assortment of ventriloquism
& other sites.
VENTRILOQUISM VIDEOS
Actual videos of ventriloquists in action
VENTRILOQUIST CENTRAL COLLECTION
Dan Willinger owns one of the largest private collections
of ventriloquist figures. You have to see this amazing collection.
SPECIAL TRIBUTE PAGES
W.S. BERGER
The creator of the Vent Haven Museum
THE GREAT LESTER
Harry Lester known as "The Great
Lester"
EDGAR BERGEN
A brief history of ventriloquist
Edgar Bergen
EDGAR
BERGEN in SHORT SUBJECTS
A listing of the Vitaphone short
subjects that Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy appeared
THE EDGAR BERGEN & CHARLIE McCARTHY SHOW
An episode guide and brief history
EDGAR BERGEN
in the MOVIES
A listing of movies in that Edgar
Bergen and his wooden friends appeared.
PAUL WINCHELL
Information, links and about the ventriloquist, Paul Winchell
PETER BROUGH
Information, links and pictures about the English ventriloquist, Peter
Brough
SHARI LEWIS
Information and links
about the female ventriloquist, Shari Lewis
TERRY
BENNETT
Information and videos about the ventriloquist,
Terry Bennett
BOB
ISAACSON & CHARLIE McCARTHY
See this great story about Bob Isaacson &
Charlie McCarthy
CAROLE
SILVESTER & "FRECKLES"
See Carole Silvester and her Frank
Marshall figure, "Freckles"
TEXAS
VENTRILOQUIST/PUPPETEERS GATHERING 2011
The first annual Texas
Ventriloquist/Puppeteers Gathering in Austin Texas.
RITA WINCHELL
Sister of ventriloquist Paul Winchell
And
Special Thanks to ALL the Wonderful People Who Have Contributed to
This Website
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