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Comments from Dan |
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time I go to the Vent Haven ConVENTion the highlight is being able
to spend time with my good friend and mentor Bob Isaacson.
As everyone knows Bob is a very knowledgeable man in all aspects of
the history of Ventriloquism, is a consummate professional
ventriloquist and also has been a collector for many years. He took
me under his wing early on in my quest for ventriloquist figures and
still today helps me in many ways.
We always spend much time together talking about Frank Marshall and
his creations and for me this makes my ConVENTion. So I just want to
take this moment to say a big THANKS to Mr Bob Isaacson for helping
me (and Steve) with Ventriloquist Central and for being my friend.
Enjoy the rest of the newsletter.
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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
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Blogs You May Have
Missed On Ventriloquist Central |
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Some Details Comparing Ventriloquist Figures, Jerry Mahoney &
Knucklehead Smiff
Two of the most famous of all the
ventriloquist figures are Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff. What
you may not know is that Knucklehead is a derivative of the Jerry
Mahoney figure. |
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New
to the Ventriloquist Central Collection
Since I fly to ConVENTion these days I
always hope that I will be able to purchase a figure (or more) for
the Ventriloquist Central Collection...
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Special Edition -
Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 Recap |
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The ConVENTion’s Tribute to Jimmy Nelson
I just can’t believe that this years ConVENTion celebrating the life
and career of Jimmy Nelson has now come and gone. As far as I am
concerned it was one of the best times I have ever had with a
convention...
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Meet and Greet at the Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011
Check out our Meet and Greet at the
Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 video...
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Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 – Basel Al-Dosery from Kuwait
The Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 was
truly and international event. This young man, Basel Al-Dosery from
Kuwait came up to Steve and I and introduced himself.
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Pete Michaels Jr. Performance Excellence at Vent Haven ConVENTion
2011
I told you all about Pete Michaels
Jr’s performance at the Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 and now you can
see what I was talking about. This little guy is terrific.
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Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 – Albert Alfaro’s “Jacko”
Albert Alfaro, wonderful ventriloquist
figure builder has created a “Jacko”. Check out this great video.
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Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 – Honoring Jimmy Nelson
Here are some video clips from the
Vent Haven ConVENTion 2011 honoring the legendary ventriloquist
Jimmy Nelson.
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| Of course we had many
other blogs throughout the month of July, so be sure to check them
all out, just in case you might have missed one.
July Archives
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Missed one of the monthly Ventriloquist Central
Newsletters?
Click
here for the Archives!
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“The ULTIMATE Guide To
Building Your Own
Ventriloquist Figure, Volume 1”
"Steve's course is very
good too! You can actually see projects being worked on
and see how he handles them instead of just reading
about it (not that the books aren't worth having too!)."
Gary Koepke
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“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
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"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
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"Steve, I purchased
your Ultimate Guide To Building Your Own
Ventriloquist Figure Vol.1 DVD's just over five
months ago. Let me first say, these are a MUST HAVE! I
have always wanted to build my own figure and your DVD's
gave me the confidence to get started as well as
valuable information with the whole process! I took your
advice on using the Fast Mache' method and it works!
That advice in itself saved me a lot of frustration
since this was my first time at figure making. I now
know I can begin my second figure and it will be even
more exciting than the first one. The information in the
Ultimate Guide DVD's are invaluable! I enjoy watching
them over and over again to gain more insight on figure
building. I can't wait to get into the mold making
process and duplicate one of my own figure heads! The
Ultimate Guide DVD's were exactly what I was looking for
and needed! Thanks so much for creating them. You truly
are an inspiration to me with all the nuts and bolts of
information you share in order to produce a
ventriloquist figure."
Thanks Again!
Ron Cataldo
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“The ULTIMATE Guide To Building Your Own Ventriloquist Figure,
Volume 1”
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Ventriloquist
Marketplace |
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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.
Ventriloquist Marketplace |
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You're invited to
this exclusive Ventriloquist Central
'History Making' event...
...and a chance to WIN the GRAND
PRIZE!!!
The
Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash |
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The Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash is going to be held in
Boston, at the Hyatt Place Boston/Medford, on Saturday, October 8,
2011, with helpful presentations, expert presenters, professional
entertainment, plus getting to see the Ventriloquist Central
Collection and not to mention you’ll have a great time.
IMPORTANT....we can only handle 70
people. So sign up now.
For more, go
here:
Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash
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Pictures of Figures Added to the Website |
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Paul Winchell’s Knucklehead Smiff 1966
A little while ago I did a blog about
the 1966 issue of the toy Jerry Mahoney which was released by Paul
Winchell. Today I would like to continue by showing you the
Knucklehead Smiff released by Paul Winchell in 1966.
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Ventriloquist Central Videos
Here you can view videos of ventriloquists of all kinds
from the amateur, the semi pro and the pros. Just about
anything to do with ventriloquists and ventriloquism,
you’ll find here at Ventriloquist Central Videos. |
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www.VentriloquistCentralVideos.com
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Videos |
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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – A Brant Gilmer
“McElroy Style” Figure
Brant Gilmer is one of the few today
that I would consider to be like an old time figure maker. He does
it all from carving the wood, installing the mechanics and painting
the figure when completed. This is an example of a McElroy style
done by Brant.
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For Those Interested In
The Art Of Ventriloquism
“The
Ventriloquism Historical Information Collection, Volume 1.”
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Final Thoughts |
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WARNING: Dates on a calendar are closer
than they appear.
The clock is ticking for the
Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash and is right around the corner.
In fact it is only 48 days away.
So with time marching forward I just want to remind everyone that if
you are thinking about attending our Birthday Bash you should sign
up now because as I have said in the past we only have limited space
for this and you really don’t want to miss this affair.
Registrations have been coming in.
Be sure to check out the web page and read again about all that will
be happening, see the new video we put up, your opportunity to win
the GRAND PRIZE and remember this will be your chance to see the
Ventriloquist Central Collection.
I really do hope you register and are among the group to enjoy this
great Ventriloquist Central Birthday.
Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash
Till next time,
Dan |
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