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July 31, 2007
Terry Fator
on America's Got Talent
Dan @8:44pm
Ventriloquism is getting a
very big boost because of America's Got Talent's star ventriloquist
performer Terry Fator. Tonight he performed singing the song
"Unforgettable", one of my favorites, and blew me away with his
ability to create a completely female voice for his partner who
sings perfectly on pitch while he sang in his own voice. His lip
control is a thing of beauty because there is none. He is truly one
of the best ventriloquists out there and I am sure he is going to
make it into the top 8 for next week. If you haven't seen him take a look on NBC's web site:
Click Here to See Terry Fator
THIS GUY IS GREAT!!!
Comments
Dan
Comments
3 Comments > > >
- Dan, This ventriloquist
is amazing. He does a great act. And he is a good singer.
I voted 10 times for him. I hoper he makes the next round on
Tuesday night. Thanks for the notice on him.
Comments by Lonnie Cox -
August 3, 2007 @3:49pm
- wow - that was some
performance - I m his instant fan uh oh no no I guess something
more cool to say - I am his instant A/C.
I do this too around here and bowl the crowd over - never knew
there's more on the other side. welcome to the duet singing vnt's
club.
Comments by Gev Tavadia -
August 1, 2007 @8:39am
- You said it, the guy is
GREAT!!!
Comments by Bill DeMar -
August 1, 2007 @8:33am
July 28, 2007
NBC Today
Show - Vent Haven ConVENTion
Dan @2:30pm
Check out the this link for
the Today Show on NBC. It's a clip about the Vent Haven
ConVENTion. If you look closely, you'll see Steve (the
webmaster) sitting next to the commentator and you can get a glimpse
of part of my face next to Steve.
Click
Here For Today Show Vent Haven Clip
Enjoy
Dan
Comments
5 Comments
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Although this
site is a true tribute to ventriloquism, it is also a tribute to
it's creator who has unselfishly a great amount of time and effort
as well as his heart into this website. Dan and others like him are
the reason for the renewed interest in ventriloquism.
Comments by Steve Barry (Gepetto's
Workshop) - July 29, 2007 @7:24am
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Thanks for
posting the NBC story. Great clips of Al Stevens and Bill DeMar.
Some real masters for sure. Cheers.
Comments by Larry Harris (ComicVent)
- July 29, 2007 @10:10am
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Thanx a ton
Dan, Andy says "I really thank you from the bottom of my heart to
the top of my bottom"
Comments by Gev Tavadia - July
29, 2007 @1:18am
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I do really
hope some DVD's of the ConVention will be issued. It is so
frustrating not to be there that it would be great to get the
impression that we do not miss everything...Thanks for those
videos...
Comments by Frego (and Folio, my
dummy) - July 28, 2007 @3:37pm
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Would anyone
by any chance know the email address or any other way to contact the
people from England who were doing the documentary during the
convention? I am anxious to get a copy of the video taken of me
during my open mike session if such a video exists. As they asked me
to sign a release I'm thinking maybe they took one. Any help in this
regard would be greatly appreciated. I was the one with the yellow
duck (Dazzle duck from Axtell).
Thanks.
Comments by Peter Krouwer - July
28, 2007 @9:54am
July 25, 2007
Vent Haven
ConVENTION 2007 Page
Dan @11:40am
We have now created out
Vent Haven ConVENTion 2007 pictures and comments page. If you would
like to contribute any pictures you have from the convention or have
comments, please send them to:
webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com .
Click Here for Vent Haven
ConVENTion 2007 page
Dan
Comments
2 Comments > > >
- Great pictures Dan.
Comments by Larry Harris,
ComicVent - July 26, 2007 @8:01am
- Dan THANK YOU for the
pics. You made a place for the faces to wait, to be matched up
with the stories told about con-VenT-ion - 07. I love your web
page as well a good cup "O" coffee Thanks a million fer gettin er
done. ;)
Comments by Ed "Tink" Howland
(Gramps & Tink) - July 25, 2007 @5:51pm
July 24, 2007
It's Over
Dan @7:58am
The convention is over and
I am just now unwinding. It was just a great time and I had more fun
than I ever expected. The video blogging was a last minute decision
on Steve's and my part but boy am I happy we did it. It was my
sincere pleasure to be able to sort of share my time at the
convention with all of you.
We have some exciting things that will be posted shortly from the
convention that I know you will like.
I made friends with many newbie red dot people and was also met with
great respect and excitement by many folks that have visited
VentriloquistCentral and I want to thank all of you publicly for all
your great accolades. It is apparent that my enthusiasm for this
wonderful art is loved and shared by all. Thanks again.
There were quite a few of us at the convention all wearing the
VentriloquistCentral tee shirts and Mark James ( fantastic
ventriloquist ) dubbed us the
" VentriloquistCentral
black shirt motorcycle gang"
of course he instantly became a member and got a shirt. We were all
proud to walk around with our site displayed. Lots of fun.
So again my sincere thanks to everyone and I can't wait to see
everyone again next year.
Comments......
Dan
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3 Comments > > >
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Happy 58th birthday Dan, what
a birthday gift to give yurself and thanks for giving me mine my
57th is on 27th aughst. You already gave me my most valued gift a
big beeeeg THANX.
Comments by Gev Tavadia - July
25, 2007 @4:47am
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Dan, I keep hearing about this
vent Mark James. Where can you find anything on him? Could you let
me know?
Comments by Lonnie Cox - July 24, 2007
@2:18pm
(You can find Mark's website at
www.voicetosser.com
.... He IS GREAT!!! Steve - Webmaster)
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Dan, You mentioned Mark James.
He is one of Vent's "Best Kept Secrets." He sent me some photos and
a promo video last year. He is a fantastic performer. His drunk
character is amazing. The old lady is a hoot. Cheers.
Comments by Larry Harris,
ComicVent - July 24, 2007 @10:03am
July 23, 2007
Technical
Issues
From Steve – Webmaster
The video blog was a last
minute idea Dan and I had for the Vent Haven ConVENTion. We really
didn’t work out all the “techie” stuff, just “shot from the hip”.
Now that I’m back in my office, I’m getting a few emails about some
technical problems…mostly, nothing is coming up on the blog page.
After doing some quick checking, everything is set up correctly.
However, it seems that I put too many blogs on one page and what
happens is when you click on the blog page (this page)…..ALL the
blogs are trying to load up at once (and quite frankly it’s quite a
bit of information).
So, until I can remedy the
situation, if you can be patient while the blogs are loading, it
should work. You should be able to view the videos.
Depending on your Internet connection (even broadband will take some
time), give it about 5-15 minutes, then click on the “Play” button
of the video blog you wish to watch. If it still isn’t coming up,
wait a little longer. Then if you STILL have problems, contact me
and I’ll see if I can help.
I’m sorry about the inconvenience. I thought there may be a few bugs
in doing this video blog from the Vent Haven ConVENTion….but I also
figured the “pros” would outweigh the “cons”.
Thanks for your patience.
Steve Hurst
Webmaster
Comments
1 Comment > > >
- Steve, I watched all the
video blogs that you put on and I had no problems watching each
one. They were very good. Maybe next year you can get other
pictures at the convention. Thanks
Comments by Lonnie Cox - July
23, 2007 @9:13pm
Asking A
Favor
Dan @8:59am
Hello all.
What a convention!!!
I will have more to report but for now, just a couple of quick
notes. I have two open invitations for those of you that attended
the convention.
First, please
send in any comments about the convention to Steve the webmaster
(
webmaster@ventriloquistcentral.com ) or, you can send them by
using the Blog comments section ( Click Here
). Be sure to state your comment is about the Vent Haven Convention.
Second, any pictures you would like to share with everyone… send
those to Steve. He will be making a special
"Vent Haven Convention 2007" page and
will post all comments and pictures.
As I said, I will have more to report about the convention, so stay
tuned.
Dan
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July 22, 2007
Last Day...Vent Haven ConVENTion - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
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July 21, 2007
Day
FOUR...Vent Haven ConVENTion - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
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3 Comments > > >
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Dan, Fantastic
job with the info and updates! You would have been a great news
anchor.......Thanks Again!
Comments by Troy Moss - July 21,
2007 @11:14am
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Super job Dan!
Way to help Bill in a pinch. That's what it's all about. I can think
of no better way to publicize the Vent Haven event for people that
have not yet been there...then to have the daily video blogs. Once
you are set up and mobile it will be even better.
Have a safe trip and happy birthday.
Comments by Steve Axtell - July
21, 2007 @10:47am
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Thanks so much
for the video blog from Venthaven-this has been a real treat.
Comments by Denise Ivy - July
21, 2007 @7:45am
July 20, 2007
Part II -
Day THREE...Vent Haven ConVENTION - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
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3 Comments > > >
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Hi Dan, These
Blogs are a great way for us unfortunate folks that can't attend,
thank you so much. I'm 61 years old and I'm just getting into
Ventriloquism, had a long career doing Magic/Clowning, stroke in
2000 ended my business. Thanks Dan
Comments by Steven S. Jodzio -
July 21, 2007 @5:35am
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Great Job on
the Blog...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Comments by Dennis - July 20,
2007 @10:13pm
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Dan, Again
thank you. I could not make the Convention but i did get to see it
through your eyes. Thanks.
Comments by John Conte - July
20, 2007 @3:36pm
Day
THREE...Vent Haven ConVENTion - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
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0 Comments > > >
July 19, 2007
Day
TWO...Vent Haven ConVENTion - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
Comments
2 Comments > > >
- Hi Dan, Your VentHaven
ConVENTion Video Blog is just GREAT!!!
Comments by Wanlu - July 19,
2007 @11:32pm
- Dan, I am enjoying your
video blog reports from the convention. I'll be checking in
everyday. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences.
It's the next best thing to being there.
Comments by Kenny Croes - July
19, 2007 @5:25pm
July 18, 2007
Vent Haven
ConVENTion - VIDEO Blog
Click Play Button
Comments
5 Comments > > >
- Video Blog, one word
"GREAT". Really enjoy your page and I always look forward to see
what you have new to post. Thank you for your time for putting
this out there.
Comments by John Conte - July
18, 2007 8:42pm
- A quick note to say
thank you Dan, and to Steve Hurst. The video blog is much
appreciated. Would have been great to be there, but for those of
us who can't, it is nice to get a daily "what's Happening" from
Kentucky.
Comments by Tony Davis - July
18, 2007 @6:16pm
- Hey Dan, A Wonderful
idea to stay in touch with those of us that aren't able to be at
the conVENTion this year. I'm sure I speak for a lot of Vents.
Thanks for reporting. The Best To You and all at the conVENTion,
Comments by Joe Lopez - July
18, 2007 @5:46pm
- Great idea...looking
forward to hearing your convention reports!
Comments by Barbara Webb -
July 18, 2007 @11:37am
- Thanks so much, Dan, for
doing this for all of us stuck elsewhere!
Comments by Bob Baker - July
18, 2007 @10:23am
July 15, 2007
Guest Blog
- 12 year old Christian Morse
Three
Cheers for Dan
Hey all in the vent world,
as you know vent haven is here in a few days. I hope a lot of you
are coming. A good friend of ours Dan, who is a swell guy, has
taught me a lot of things I would have never of known, especially
about collecting.
Well he has given us a great site, offered us some of his figures
and he has also offered us pictures of his figures. He has been kind
and generous so THREE CHEERS for Dan and SCOTTY WOTTY DU DU DAH.
Christian Morse
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July 14, 2007
Guest Blog
- Pete Michaels
New
Audio File
Just in time for the
ConVENTion, I’ve uploaded a NEW audio file to my site.
I recently appeared on Sirius Radio for the SECOND time (July 2nd).
You can listen to the show by visiting my site or clicking:
www.petemichaels.com/speaknow2.rm
We discuss Vent Conventions and other fun stuff!
Pete Michaels
www.petemichaels.com
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July 13, 2007
Guest Blog
- Bill Nelson
(Bill Nelson
asked that this be posted on Ventriloquist Central Blog)
"McElroy
Magic" by Greg Claassen
Tonight I am very honored
to report that, as a gift from Greg, I have received book #2, (with
a very kind inscription), of his incredible guide to building a
McELROY replica. And upon reading it, Greg credited me with so much
of the creation of his first six replicas that I'll probably need to
go out tomorrow and buy a larger hat size...if I wore hats.
The book is not only a step-by-step guide, but also contains many
color images of, not only the six replicas, but other McELROY
figures as well. Plus it’s a personal journey of discovery, and
Greg’s own personal misgivings about ever attempting to build a
replica of the wonderful AUTOMATA that have become George and
Glenn’s lasting, living legacy.
IT IS AN AMAZING BODY OF WORK BY AN AMAZING AND TALENTED ARTIST AND
ENGINEER.
I highly recommend this guide to everyone, whether you ever attempt
to build a McELROY figure or not.
Bill Nelson
Comments
1 Comment > > >
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Sounds great! Where would the
book be available?
Comments by Chris J - July 13,
2007 @11:21pm
July 8, 2007
Guest Blog
- Tom Basso
Pete
Michaels at the Treehouse Comedy Club
Hello Dan,
Please use my 'review' of Pete Michaels at the Treehouse Comedy Club
on your website.
See you in VENTUcky next
week.
Best wishes
~
Tom Basso
Hello ~
I usually don't post to the list very often but after seeing Pete
Michaels headline at 'The Treehouse Comedy Club' (in Danbury, CT.)
last Saturday night I felt compelled to review his act and let you
know about this multi-talented entertainer.
Pete began his 65 - minute set with his stand-up comedy. His
memories of Italian stereotypes, his Italian grandmother, the wooden
spoon, etc. kept me and the audience laughing.
After the stand-up came the VENT portion of his act. He
brought out 'Papa' and kept the laughs coming with this loveable
senior citizen from Italy. Pete's comedic timing,
characterization and expert manipulation of 'Papa' imbued 'life'
into this character. 'Papa' ended by singing the very poignant
song - 'Wooden Heart'. It was indeed a pleasure to watch Pete
perform with 'Papa'.
Next came 'Krelmin', an out-of-this-world, fast-talking alien.
'Krelmin' finished his time with an upbeat karaoke that covered 50
years of rock'n'roll. Pete's stage time was nearly over but he
recruited two volunteers from the audience to assume the roles of
his 'human dummies'. Pete slipped the 'Sonny Bono' mask over
the female volunteer and the 'Cher' mask over the male volunteer and
had them face the audience and provided them with the singing voices
of 'Sonny & Cher' doing 'I Got You Babe'.
This was an instant hit with the audience. In my opinion, this
was the absolute BEST performance that I've ever seen Pete Michaels
do. Please note that I've probably seen more 'live'
performances of Pete Michaels (in a variety of venues - comedy
clubs, stages and fundraisers) than anyone on this list !
Please visit his website to check out his schedule
http://www.petemichaels.com
Please make it a high priority item to see Pete Michaels if he is
ever performing in your area...
Best Wishes ~
Tom Basso ~
Comments
1 Comment > > >
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Let's hope we get the
opportunity to see Pete and Papa perform at one of the big
ConVENTion programs. It should be especially meaningful to those of
us who knew Johnny so well and enjoyed his work with Papa.
Comments by George Boosey - July
9, 2007 @8:08pm
July 6, 2007
Arguing
With Myself - Jeff Dunham Live
Dan @6:51am
I was at my local coffee
shop yesterday morning July 5th and was chatting with the fellow
next to me about my going to the ventriloquist convention and he
mentioned to me that a ventriloquist was performing at the local
comedy club. I opened the newspaper and sure enough Jeff Dunham was
performing at the Kowloon Restaurant in Saugus Ma. last night. One
show only. I shot home, made a call to the club and purchased all
that was left (general admission) tickets. They were off to one side
but were still great seats.
Jeff opened his show with a 20 minute stand up comedy act that was
just as funny as any other stand up comic out there. He had the
entire audience in the palm of his hand. He was so smooth and
together and his timing was superb. You barely caught your breath
and you would be keeled over with laughter again.
After his stand up he brought out Walter. I must tell you I can
never see his act with Walter too many times. Walter has that sharp
nasty attitude and really knows how to make the people scream with
laughter. I saw Jeff perform here at the Kowloon last year and this
time everything he did with Walter was different. It seems to me
that Walter really does have his own personality and can come up
with one liners at will. Sitting off to the side as I was you really
got the illusion that Walter was a living breathing character.
Jeff's manipulation of him was superb as well as his lip control.
They are truly a team and a joy to watch perform.
Next Jeff brought out ACHMED the dead terrorist. Now this is one of
Jeff's new characters that he used on his special he recorded about
6 weeks ago in Washington DC. I myself found the jokes this
character used a bit less humorous than I anticipated but still he
was funny especially when he was told by Jeff that he was dead. That
was a very funny bit. I think it will take a bit more time to truly
develop this character into a bigger part of the Jeff's routine.
Of course he ended his show with Peanut and Jose Jalapeno on a
stick. Both of these characters are tried and true and need no
comment. His routine with them has been the same for a long time and
Jeff has them down pat.
I waited until everyone had left to see if I could talk with Jeff
for a moment but I was told he would not come out to see anyone.
This really disappointed me. I brought a Ventriloquistcentral.com
tee shirt with me to give him but as they say se la vie.
So to sum up I think Jeff is the consummate entertainer and in
today's working group of ventriloquists he is without question one
of the best. Thanks Jeff for topping off my 4th of July celebration.
All I can say is it was a very very entertaining evening and a great
preamble to the convention in a week and a half.
Comments......
Dan
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3 Comments > > >
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Thank you, Dan. I wanted to
apologize to you and everyone else within the Vent Central community
for putting both feet in my mouth just recently with regards to my
last forum entry. Words cannot express how sorry I am.
I learned a very important lesson.
Comments by Ken Souza - July 7, 2007
@3:19am
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I had to work the night Jeff
played here in KC about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I still haven't seen him
live yet.
Comments by Smith & Jones - July 6,
2007 @11:22pm
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Hey Dan, I headed to Houston a
few weeks back to catch Jeff's act. It was my first time seeing him
live. I managed to get a seat center stage, on the edge (I rested my
elbow on the stage).
I had a really great time as well. I sent a note back to him on my
card, I was hoping to get a chance to meet him as well, but it
didn't happen.
I found out he is coming to San Antonio this Sept. I just may head
out to see him again.
Comments by Chuck Prowty - July
6, 2007 @10:45am
July 4, 2007
Happy 4th
of July Sale
Dan @7:47am
Wow the
fourth of July is here and so in the great American tradition I am
going to make a spectacular offer for all of you to purchase some of
my ventriloquist figures. I have not sold any figures in quite a bit
of time but with the Vent Haven convention quickly approaching I
will be going with the hopes of buying some great figures and
thought I would make it easy for all to purchase some fine figures
even if you are not heading out to Kentucky. So today these figures
from my collection will be up for sale. Take a look at them and see
if one or two or all of them are something for you.
Click Here For More Information
Dan
P.S.
Be sure to check out "Ventriloquist In The
News" for the latest additions.
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