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"The Ultimate Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1"

 

 

 


 

To keep up to date with "What's New"...
be sure to check out the
Ventriloquist Central Blog

 

 


07/30/08
Wonderful article about Ventriloquist Clifford Guest...Click Here For More
 


07/19/08
Lots of great updates from the Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVENTion...Click Here For More

 


07/14/08
Remembering....The GREAT LESTER....Click Here For More

 


06/30/08
New article "Ventriloquism & Speech Therapy" by Lee Dean .... Click Here For More

 


05/03-08
Posted pictures of a very nice Johnny Main figure - Coco the KooKoo Chimp....Click Here For More

 


04/17/08
A great
article that was written by Lt. Estes whose McElroy Figure now resides in Vent Haven has been posted to the Articles section.. I would like to thank Ray Guyll for sending this to us....Click Here For More
 


04/06/08
Another Marshall figure has been posted to the Dan Willinger collection...Joe Doaks ...Click Here For More

 


03/19/08
A new Marshall figure has been posted to the Dan Willinger collection....a 1930's Walking Marshall...Click Here For More

 


03/16/08
A new article has been posted by Lee Dean....Lost Art: The Wooden Dummy and Ventriloquist with Frozen Lips who Throws Voice....Click Here For More

 


02/29/08
A new article has been posted...The Celebrated Ventriloquist - Richard Potter ... Click Here For More

 


01/17/08
Val Hilliker sent in this article from the Calgary Herald.....  Building Character
 


01/16/08
From Steve Axtell.....

We are still working hard on the development of these remote control characters and the response has been overwhelming.

To help us prepare our production line, please go vote for your favorite character on the poll we set up here thanks.

http://www.axtell.com/remote.html
 



01/11/08
New items have been added to the Ventriloquist Marketplace.....Check Them Out
 


12/31/07
David Malmberg sent this to us....be sure to check it out....Click Here For More


New items have been added to the Classified Ads section of the Ventriloquist Marketplace.........
Click Here For More

 



11/25/07
Many "Ventriloquist In The News" items have been added.....Click Here For More

Be sure to keep up with the Ventriloquist Central Blog.....Click Here For More

 



10/30/07
A nice article about Dale Brown.....Click Here For More

 


10/27/07
The Ventriloquist Central Forum....sign up to participate in the forum....new video instructions for signing up.....Click Here for the Forum

 


10/22/07
The Blog page is changing.....Click For More

 


10/11/07
Val Hilliker sent in a newspaper clipping "You Are A Duck"....Click Here To See Val's Clipping

 


10/08/07
Just added...a video about Chuck Jackson....Click Here For Chuck Jackson Video

 


10/06/07
Another rare Marshall figure has been added to the Dan Willinger collection....Click Here To See The Marshall Figure

 


09/29/07
Three news links have been added to "Ventriloquist In The News"....Click Here For More
 


09/28/07
Check out Bill DeMar's Joke Page....Click Here For More

An article about Ken Spencer from the publication of the International Brotherhood of Ventriloquists - "The Oracle", July-August 1960 issue.....Click Here For More
 



09/27/07
Just added....Paul Winchell Script....Click Here For More
 


09/23/07
Four news links have been added to "Ventriloquist In The News"....Click Here For More

 


09/22/07
Bob Wallace reproduced Charlie, Mortimer and Effie for Edgar Bergen......See His Catalogue
 


09/21/07
Do you need an appraisal for your ventriloquist figure???.....Click Here For More Information

 


09/19/07
See the Part 2 video featuring Bob Isaacson & Speedy....Click Here For Video
 


09/18/07
Jeff Dunham's "Spark of Insanity"......NOW AVAILABLE....Click Here To Get Your Copy

 


09/12/07
See a video featuring Bob Isaacson & Speedy.... Click Here For Information

 


     09/11/07

Sept 23 Jeff Dunham Comedy Central Premiere

 



09/10/07
Mallory Lewis in the news with "Phonics 4 Babies" .....Click Here For Information

 


09/09/07
Four news items have been added to "Ventriloquist In the News" .... Click Here For Information

 


09/05/07
New items listed on the Ventriloquist Marketplace .... Click Here For Information

Tom Crowl is "In the News"....Click Here For Information

New pictures have been added to the "VentSpace Gallery".....Click Here Too See
 



09/01/07
Listen to an audio clip from one of the exclusive Bonuses you receive when ordering "McElroy Magic" through Ventriloquist Central..... Click Here To Listen
 


08/31/07
Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop.....THE JAMES RANA SHOW.... See today's blog for more information...Click Here


The results of the "Axtell Puppet Video Challenge" are in...Click Here For More Information

 



08/30/07
New ventriloquist figure acquisition, plus a biography of the original owner, Jim Jedry...Click Here for Biography of Jim Jedry......  Click Here to see new figure, Little Eddie II

 


08/30/07
Terry Fator in the hospital....read his own words "Hello From A Hospital Bed!"...Click Here For Information

 


08/18/07
New items have been added to the Ventriloquist Marketplace....Click Here For Information

 


08/17/07
EVEN....More pictures added to the Vent Haven ConVENTion page (scroll towards the bottom of the page)....Click Here To See Pictures

 


08/16/07
One more interview recorded at the Vent Haven ConVENTion..... Mark James.... Click Here For Information

 


08/13/07
More pictures added to the Vent Haven ConVENTion page (scroll towards the bottom of the page)....Click Here To See Pictures

 


08/10/07
Another interview recorded at the Vent Haven ConVENTion..... this time it's Dr. Joan "Cookie" Jensen.... Click Here For Information
 


08/08/07
Terry Fator does it again....Click Here For Video Clip

 


08/07/07
We received an email from Bill Nelson telling us about his new website.....Check it out for yourself........Click Here For Bill Nelson Studios Website

 


08/06/07
Another interview recorded at the Vent Haven ConVENTion.....George Boosey & Oscar.... Click Here For Information

 


08/02/07
An interview with Carol Greene...recorded at the Vent Haven ConVENTion 2007.... Click Here For Information

 


08/01/07
Check out the "Ventriloquist In The News"......That’s Ventertainment! - Wilma Swartz the Ventertainer ... Click Here For Information

 


07/31/07
See Terry Fator on "America's Got Talent"....Click Here For Information

 


07/30/07
Vent Haven Greetings From Branson.....Click Here For Information

 


07/29/07
More pictures added to the VentSpace Gallery...if you haven't sent in YOUR pictures, please do.....Click Here For Information
 


07/28/07
Check out the NBC Today Show clip of the Vent Haven ConVENTion....Click Here For Information

 


07/27/07
More pictures added to the Vent Haven ConVENTion page...Click Here For Information

 


07/25/07
Check out Ony Carcamo in the news....Click Here For Information

Vent Haven ConVENTion 2007 pictures and comments page....Click Here For Information
 



07/19/07
Keep checking the Ventriloquist Central Blog for video updates from the Vent Haven ConVENTion.... Click Here For Information

Check out "Ventriloquist In The News"....Click Here For Information
 



07/14/07
New audio file from Pete Michaels.....Click Here For Information

 


07/13/07
Bill Nelson writes about Greg Claassen's new book, "McElroy Magic"....Click Here For Information

 


07/12/07
Check out Pete Michaels in the VentSpace Gallery

 


07/11/07
Ventriloquist George Boosey at WUNC's All Things Festive event, Durham, NC.
Click Here For Information

 


07/10/07
Ony and Wanlu "Look Who's Talking" July 26, 2007 8pm at The Library (Malate). This is the first major Dual Ventriloquist show in Manila and will be in a Comedy Bar called The Library, located in Malate, Manila.

Ony will perform with Mr Parley (his own hand carved figure) ang Lola Belay (Hartz) and Wanlu will be with Don Dominador (Payes) and the Cable Vent Mask. For more information contact Wanlu thepartyzoo@yahoo.com

 


07/04/07
Happy 4th of July......Check out Dan Willinger's "4th of July...Pre-Convention Dummy Sale"....
Click Here For Information


Check out "Ventriloquist In The News".......Magician, ventriloquist Mike Palma makes it all look effortless ....Click Here For Information

 



07/02/07
The Ventriloquist Central Picture CDs are BACK IN STOCK.....Order Yours Today!

 


06/29/07
David Erskine is one of the main stays of ventriloquism history.  Over the years David amassed a great collection of ventriloquial material including figures, books, posters and ephemera.....Click Here For Information

 


6/24/07
Hi Dan: I will have a big show this Sunday at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Here are one of the press releases:

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/june/20/yehey/life/20070620lif2.html

For your consideration.
Thanks,
Ony Carcamo, PHILIPPINES

 


06/22/07
Guest Blog today, from Colin Williams of Australia, with his donation of a letter from Edgar Bergen.... Click Here For Information

 


06/21/07
Puppet teaches fire cadets about people with disabilities - Jan Goodwin...Click Here For Information

 


06/19/07
A New Article about Foy E. Brown, written by George Boosey and Todd Oliver....Click Here For Information
 


06/15/07

A New Acquisition....a Frank Marshall Bear....Click Here For Information


Two new websites to check out:

From Andrew Young - Hi there, I run a relatively new site called PuppetBuilding.com that is all about building all kinds of puppets. The site is updated every weekday with new tips, resources and tutorials. Please feel free to take a look at http://www.puppetbuilding.com  and if you like it I would love it if you would share it with your site's readers.

Something that your readers might be especially interested in is the site's totally free Puppet Builder Directory for connecting builders and people who need puppets. Builders can join and add a profile for free at http://www.puppetbuilding.com/puppet-builder-directory/

Thanks so much, you have a great site!


From the Magical Balloon-dude Dale - I would like to pass some information on to you about an new directory being formed for entertainers who have a myspace.com web site. I found it very difficult to find other entertainers on myspace.com so I made a directory for them to post the myspace web sites. It's free, I have a category for Ventriloquism and thought your club members would like to add their information. Please check it out at http://www.mbd2.com/directory/

 



06/12/07


Ventriloquist Gary Owen
& Willard


Dummies take over Tahlequah library - Gary Owen....Click Here For Information
 



06/10/07
Jay Johnson: The Two and Only Wins Theatrical Event Tony....Click Here For Information

 


06/08/07
Two new links added on the "Ventriloquist In The News" page....one about Jay Johnson, the other about Jerry Layne......Click Here For Information

 


06/02/07
Part Two of "Saturdays With Ray Guyll" ......Click Here For Information

 


5/31/07
A new article has been added "My McElroy Story" by David Pendleton.....Click Here For Information

 


5/26/07
"Ventriloquist In The News" link with Val Hilliker.....Click Here For Information

 


5/25/07
Tribute to Johnny Main...."Remembering Johnny Main", By Pete Michaels...Johnny Main's own Lecture notes....a video.....Click Here For Information

 


05/23/07
Tony Davis from Portland, Oregon, sent in a video, "Chaos in the Backyard"....check it out.....Click Here For Video

 


05/22/07
VentriloquistCentral.com Tee Shirts now available....Click Here For Information

 


05/20/07
A Frank Marshall letter to Johnny Main......Click Here For Information

 


05/17/07
Ventriloquist Central Website Pictures.....NOW Available....Click Here For Information

 


05/16/07
A new article has been added, "Saturdays With Ray Guyll".....Click Here For More

 


05/14/07
From Dale Brown....Finally Dale’s stage show, “Close to a Thrill,” is available on DVD. Filmed at the historic Margret Brate Bryant Theatre, the performance features Bertha the Bag Lady, Shaggy Dog, Louie the Jockey, Chip Martin, and others. Join Dale and his cast of characters for more than an hour of side splitting comedy.

Dale has appeared at the MGM in Las Vegas and at convention centers, theaters, banquets and clubs throughout the country. In addition he has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning American, The Today Show and many other talk shows and news programs.

This DVD is only $20 for a limited time only. Simply go to
 www.dale-brown.com  and click on “store.”


 



05/12/07
Pete Michaels is the headliner in "7th Comedy For Cure", a fundraising comedy show to benefit research for multiple sclerosis....Click Here For More

 


05/09/07
A video clip featuring a segment with Ray Guyll and his lovely wife, Barbara.....Click Here

 


05/07/07
Another Guest Blog today, by Bob Abdou ( www.mrpuppet.com ) "Perceived Value"....Click Here

 



05/06/07
Guest Blog today....Jeff Dunham's - SPARK OF INSANITY, by Matt Kimbro....Click Here

 

"FOR ALL YOU AARP MEMBERS" ...Calling All Aspiring Ventriloquists....Check This Out, Click Here For More
 



05/03/07
From Pete Michaels....I've just posted a NEW video on my site containing clips from seven of my TV appearances. www.petemichaels.com/clips.html


Wanted - Marshall Old Woman Doll -
Around 1958, Frank Marshall made an old woman doll for Australian professional ventriloquist 'Ron Blaskett.' In the 1980s, Ron sold the doll......Click Here For More Information
 



04/25/07
A rarely seen video. This video was donated by Ray Guyll. It’s a video taken from an old 8mm film by and converted to VHS by Les Lamborn. It’s a short video showing both Glenn & George McElroy at Vent Haven.....Click Here

 


04/22/07
UPDATE - Cy Leonard's Hortense has been returned.....Click Here
 


04/19/07
A SPECIAL REPORT - The Travels of Cy Leonard's Hortence.....now on the Blog....Click Here
 


04/17/07
Check out the
VentSpace Gallery...Click Here For More Information

Also, a new article about Juro Dummies...reprinted from the Barker Magazine....Click Here

Steve Axtell of Axtell Expressions sent in this link for the Axtell Puppet Video Challenge....Check it out:  http://www.axtell.com/puppetvideochallenge.html

 



04/14/07
See Jeff Dunham "Arguing With Myself"  tonight on Comedy Central (check local listings in your area)

Jeff's DVD..."Arguing With Myself"....is only $9.99 on the Ventriloquist Marketplace
Click Here

 

PLUS....I've added another figure to my collection.  This little guy is one that to this point I have not been able to identify the maker, so if you know who it is , please contact me so that I can add it to the description.
Click Here

 



04/12/07
From Pete Michaels.....Hey all! Just posted my NEW Demo Video on my site! Drop by and take a look! Pete Michaels  http://www.petemichaels.com

 


04/11/07
Once again....we have even Another audio recording, this time it's Brian Hamilton recording an audio "letter" to Colonel Bill Boley...this is a wonderful recording (almost 60 minutes long) made in 1978 with other audio clips and highlights......the only way to listen to it is become a member subscriber to the Ventriloquist Central Email Newsletter (don't worry....it's FREE).....Click Here
 


04/07/08
The Countdown for the Vent Haven ConVENTion has started!!!

 


04/06/07
Once again....Another audio interview, this time it's Johnny Main talking with Frank Marshall...this is a wonderful interview from the 60's......the only way to listen to it is become a member subscriber to the Ventriloquist Central Email Newsletter (don't worry....it's FREE).....Click Here
 


04/04/07
From Pete Michaels..."I just posted a Real Audio file of my interview on Sirius Satellite
Radio. The show is called Speak Now and is hosted by Comic David Konig and his
wife Susan. It was a blast! Hope ya like it!"
    http://www.petemichaels.com/speaknowedit.rm

 


04/02/07
Another audio interview, this time it's Cy Leonard talking with Glenn McElroy...this is a wonderful interview from 1977......the only way to listen to it is become a member subscriber to the Ventriloquist Central Email Newsletter (don't worry....it's FREE).....Click Here
 


03/31/07
An audio recording donated by Fred Anderson..... of Cy Leonard and Happy, singing a duet, with Cy using the "Double Voice".....Click Here

Thanks, Fred for you contribution!
 



03/28/07
Check out the new Levitz ad with Al Semok.....Click Here

Also, a nice article has been added "A Jack Coat's Experience" by John Hopman.....Click Here
 



03/25/07
BIG NEWS!!!!....The Ventriloquist Central Group Forum is now OPEN.  Post your ideas and comments now......Click Here

 



03/23/07
Picture Contributions....Les Lamborn has contributed some great pictures to Ventriloquist Central.  First, he sent in a nice layout of Jack Coats at work.....Click Here For More

Second, he sent two articles about the very talented dummy maker, Brian Hamilton......Click Here For More

Thanks, Les for your contributions!

 



3/21/07
Dead Silence...A Movie Review.....Click Here For More

 


03/20/07
A great article is posted in the Article section....by David Malmberg "Musings of a Bellytalker"....Click Here For More

 



03/19/07
An interview with the director and writer of the movie, Dead Silence, James Wan and Leigh Whannell .....this is actually a very good interview.  They talk about horror movies, ventriloquism and dummies.....Click Here For More

Be sure to check out the Ventriloquist Marketplace, a Dan Payes dummy is for sale....Click Here
 



03/17/07
I have been asked by quite a number of people about my web site so after talking with Steve my webmaster we have come up with a wonderful idea for anyone who may want to have a website. Here's a link for you to see what I got Steve to give on this matter.  Click Here For More Information

 


03/14/07
The ST PATTY'S DAY BIG SURPRISE is here.....the BIG SURPRISE is not one but TWO very RARE Frank Marshall audio interviews.....Both of these interviews have some VERY (and I do mean VERY) interesting comments....the only way to listen to them is become a member subscriber to the Ventriloquist Central Email Newsletter (don't worry....it's FREE).....Click Here

 


03/10/07
A NEW Marshall Figure - Mickey O'Finn has been added to the Dummy Collection.... Click Here

Dan Payes has made a video and has submitted it to the new show, "On the Lot" - He has graciously sent us a copy....See It Here
 



03/09/07
A NEW listing on the Ventriloquist Marketplace - Replica of "FATS"......Click Here


More Links added to the Ventriloquist In The News.....Click Here
 


03/08/07
"Jack Coats" ...an article by Gary Koepke.....Click Here

 


03/07/07
Jeff Dunham will be performing in Washington, DC on May 5th at the Warner Theatre.  He's doing two shows and a taping for Comedy Central.  For more information, go to:  www.jeffdunham.com

 


03/04/07
New Blog entries over the weekend.....Click Here

We now have the Marketplace Store up and running....Check It Out Here
 



03/01/07
A Special Public Service, maybe you can help....Click Here For More Information

 


03/01/07
"Remembering Ken Spencer"...an article by Pro Ventriloquist David Malmberg....Click Here

 


02/27/07
Check out my NEWEST McElroy figure....Click Here

 


02/25/07
Not one but TWO "FATS" have been listed on the Ventriloquist Marketplace - Buy Sell Trade, made by the talented Albert Alfaro of Imaginarium Galleries....Click Here

Also listed is a Ronn Lucas Commemorative Casino Chip....Click Here
 



The Vent Haven ConVENTion brochure and registration are now ONLINE.....Click Here
 


More Links added to the Ventriloquist In The News.....Click Here
 


A JC Turner figure has just been added to the Dummy Collection.... Click Here

 


Bob Abdou ( www.mrpuppet.com ) is the "Consultant on Ventriloquism" for the Puppeteers of America. Check it out here:  http://www.puppeteers.org/puppcons.html

 


Check out the new article that has been posted about one of the all time great figure makers, Frank Marshall.  This article was written by Bob Isaacson, a man who used to hang out with Frank and has some wonderful historical insights about the man and his legacy.  Click Here For More

 


Ventriloquist Week on David Letterman....Feb 12th - 16th
 


The Ventriloquist Marketplace is Up & Running.....Click Here For More
 


If you are getting a pop up that states.."Do you want to allow this webpage to access your Clipboard?" 
Click Here For More

 


New Figures have been added....Foy Brown, Insull, Johnny Main, a newly acquired Marshall..... plus a Mack Figure have been added.....Click Here For More

 


Happy is here.....Click Here For More

 


Tribute to "Fats"....Click Here For More
 
 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

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