Lynn is a wonderful Ventriloquist and a great lady. I met her the first year I went to the convention and she was very friendly and made this "Red Dotter" feel welcome. Skip ahead 2 years and tamara and I were there and when Lynn Performed she had tamara come up on stage for her routine with 3 audience members. Tamara was the sultry one who "Liked Orange", Good times.
Thanks to Steve and Lynn for another wonderful, "Magic Moment".
For more magic Moments and great puppets go to Steves web site Axtell Expressions (just click it ..you know you want to and you will not find better quality puppets anywhere..do it!) =)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Axtell Magic Moments
Stev Axtell is posting some great videos of various ventriloquists and how they see a character right after it is handed to them off the shelf. Defining the character quickly and brning them to life.
Here is my buddy Bob Abdou and his, magic Moment video.
Here is my buddy Bob Abdou and his, magic Moment video.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Great Axtell video
Check out this great video from axtell.com with Steve Axtell and Pete Michaels. Watch this and then you'll want to order one of the great Monkey puppets from Axtell.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Neil Peart Drum Solo
I know i have posted Rush posts before and I know I will again but every time I see a Drum Solo by Neal Peart I am just in awe. This news article explains how Neil stays in shape and the video below shows the results.
It doesn't get any better then this!
It doesn't get any better then this!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
There is still time
Summer is going by quickly and fall will be here soon. There is still time to visit the greatest museum collection of ventriloquism history, The Vent Haven Museum. Located in Fort Mitchell Kentucky it is near the Greater Cincinnati airport and easy on and off the free way.
Contact them if you'd like to arrange a visit. I will be happy to answer any questions I can as well. This is such a wonderful tribute to ventriloquism and well worth your tax deductible donations and a visit to the museum will make you come back again and again.
Check it out!
Contact them if you'd like to arrange a visit. I will be happy to answer any questions I can as well. This is such a wonderful tribute to ventriloquism and well worth your tax deductible donations and a visit to the museum will make you come back again and again.
Check it out!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Stooges facts
Found a great site with some fun Stooges facts. Check it out here.
When I was younger I recall doing veerything I could to stay up late and watch the Stooges when they were on at Midnight. I used to mark off the episodes I had watched in hopes of one day watching them all. Well I don;t know if I ever did see them all but any time I see them on the television iw ill stop and watch. Classic comedy of the ages. And to thnk..not once did I hit anyone on the head with a pipewrench or poke their eyes out..whats wrong with me?!?!
When I was younger I recall doing veerything I could to stay up late and watch the Stooges when they were on at Midnight. I used to mark off the episodes I had watched in hopes of one day watching them all. Well I don;t know if I ever did see them all but any time I see them on the television iw ill stop and watch. Classic comedy of the ages. And to thnk..not once did I hit anyone on the head with a pipewrench or poke their eyes out..whats wrong with me?!?!
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Pirates!! band of Misfits
OK I stumbled onto this and had to pass it on.
A new stop motion animated film by Aardman coming out in 2012!!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
Looks cool.
Check it out!
LONG LIVE STOP MOTION ANIMATION!
(yeah, I love this stuff!)
A new stop motion animated film by Aardman coming out in 2012!!
Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!
Looks cool.
Check it out!
LONG LIVE STOP MOTION ANIMATION!
(yeah, I love this stuff!)
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ooops How could I forget
When I was wirting my review of the 35th Annual Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention, more specifically the tribute to Jimmy Nelson, I forgot to mention my buddy Donald Woodford and his amazing scrollsaw artwork he presented to Jimmy.
Donald does amazing scroll saw work of all kinds.
Here is the photo of Donald with Jimmy.
Sorry Don..wait..I dind't forget it..I just saved the best for last..yeah yeah thats it.
=)
Donald does amazing scroll saw work of all kinds.
Here is the photo of Donald with Jimmy.
Sorry Don..wait..I dind't forget it..I just saved the best for last..yeah yeah thats it.
=)
Friday, August 5, 2011
2011 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention part 9
Saturday July 16th
"Write a 5 minute act with Jeff and the guys".
After the Vent Haven Tour we made our way back to the Drawbridge to get a good seat for Jeff Dunhams lecture. Each year Jeff does a lecture and this year he was excited to share so many news things with the Vent community. Before getting into the topic of writing a 5 minute Vent act he shared with us his excitement of a new technology called 3D printing. 3D pritngin has been around for a few years but has come a long way. He showed us some things he had printed such as a pair of Charlie McCarthy hands, a Brain Gear that worked as printed along with a working cresent wrench! When i say working I mean they had moving parts that worked after being printed! Too Cool!
It was very cool to see his pure excitement over this new technology and how it can be used. He was like a kid with a new toy and it was neat.
Jeff also shared with us that there will be a new Comedy Central special coming out on September 25th with the dvd being out the following Tuesday. Well I preordered my bluray already and you can too. It will be sure to be another great show with Jeff and our friends Walter, Peanut, Jose, and ??? There will be some new surprises in store and a reintroduction of an older routine that I am very excited to see..lets just say Peanut is taking Jeff on to prove he can be a Ventriloquist too. Peanut will introduce his "Little Dummy" and do his routine. Having said that Jeff told the group of his hope to have 'Little JD' available for sale in stores by the end of the year, which would be Extremely Cool! Lets keep our eyes open for them at Christmas time. I know I want 1..or 2..
If my excitement for this new special and the potential for a cool new "Little JD" vent figure aren't obvious let em say this..I Am excited about this! Jeff has done SO much to bring Ventriloquism back into the forefront and prove it can be cool again. Thank you Jeff!
By now your saying..what happened to the "5 minute act"? Well we did spend about 5 minutes going over the key points of writing and putting a 5 minute act together and it was, as always, good information, but by now everyone was a buzz with the new Comedy Central special, 3D printing technology, and"Little JD" that there wasn't much time left. Great presentation Jeff.
After Jeffs Presentation it was time for the "All Star Show"...
"Write a 5 minute act with Jeff and the guys".
After the Vent Haven Tour we made our way back to the Drawbridge to get a good seat for Jeff Dunhams lecture. Each year Jeff does a lecture and this year he was excited to share so many news things with the Vent community. Before getting into the topic of writing a 5 minute Vent act he shared with us his excitement of a new technology called 3D printing. 3D pritngin has been around for a few years but has come a long way. He showed us some things he had printed such as a pair of Charlie McCarthy hands, a Brain Gear that worked as printed along with a working cresent wrench! When i say working I mean they had moving parts that worked after being printed! Too Cool!
Jeff also shared with us that there will be a new Comedy Central special coming out on September 25th with the dvd being out the following Tuesday. Well I preordered my bluray already and you can too. It will be sure to be another great show with Jeff and our friends Walter, Peanut, Jose, and ??? There will be some new surprises in store and a reintroduction of an older routine that I am very excited to see..lets just say Peanut is taking Jeff on to prove he can be a Ventriloquist too. Peanut will introduce his "Little Dummy" and do his routine. Having said that Jeff told the group of his hope to have 'Little JD' available for sale in stores by the end of the year, which would be Extremely Cool! Lets keep our eyes open for them at Christmas time. I know I want 1..or 2..
By now your saying..what happened to the "5 minute act"? Well we did spend about 5 minutes going over the key points of writing and putting a 5 minute act together and it was, as always, good information, but by now everyone was a buzz with the new Comedy Central special, 3D printing technology, and"Little JD" that there wasn't much time left. Great presentation Jeff.
After Jeffs Presentation it was time for the "All Star Show"...
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
2011 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention part 8
Saturday July 16th
After being lazy bums and going for Starbucks we made our way to 33 West Maple for the coveted Vent Haven Museum tour. The gem that is Vent Haven goes unnoticed I am sure by some who drive by while others from around the world make way to the Mecca of ventriloquism. Since it is against policy to publish photos of the inside of the museum I will say this..Go! You will not regret it! (To those who don't know this policy; read the posting in the buildings and please repsect them)
W.S. Burger and all who have followed in his footsteps have done a Stellar job of preserving our heritage and history. With many figures and books, photos and displays of all things Ventriloquism you could spend days and not truely see it all.
If I lived near there I would have to pay rent because I would be there more then home.
It was nice to see Jimmy Nelson sitting, relaxing by the newly named Jimmy Nelson building and to be able to get a personalized drawing from Kelly Asbury, author od Dummy days.
We finished up this years tour and headed back to the Drawbridge to get a good seat for the upcoming Jeff Dunham Lecture.."Write a 5 minute act with Jeff and the guys" presented by Who else? Terry fator...nah just kidding..Terry had already left the day before. Seriously, Jeff Dunham puts together a lecture every year to present and this years lecture was a treat for many reasons...
But..you'll have to come back for the next installment to find out why ;)
See you there..or here..as the case may be.
CJ
After being lazy bums and going for Starbucks we made our way to 33 West Maple for the coveted Vent Haven Museum tour. The gem that is Vent Haven goes unnoticed I am sure by some who drive by while others from around the world make way to the Mecca of ventriloquism. Since it is against policy to publish photos of the inside of the museum I will say this..Go! You will not regret it! (To those who don't know this policy; read the posting in the buildings and please repsect them)
W.S. Burger and all who have followed in his footsteps have done a Stellar job of preserving our heritage and history. With many figures and books, photos and displays of all things Ventriloquism you could spend days and not truely see it all.
If I lived near there I would have to pay rent because I would be there more then home.
It was nice to see Jimmy Nelson sitting, relaxing by the newly named Jimmy Nelson building and to be able to get a personalized drawing from Kelly Asbury, author od Dummy days.
Of course as always Mark and Chris Donahoe were at the road greeting folks as they came to the Mueseum. Mark and Chris are two great guys who make the ConVention a blast every year.
We finished up this years tour and headed back to the Drawbridge to get a good seat for the upcoming Jeff Dunham Lecture.."Write a 5 minute act with Jeff and the guys" presented by Who else? Terry fator...nah just kidding..Terry had already left the day before. Seriously, Jeff Dunham puts together a lecture every year to present and this years lecture was a treat for many reasons...
But..you'll have to come back for the next installment to find out why ;)
See you there..or here..as the case may be.
CJ
Monday, August 1, 2011
2011 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention part 6
OOps I seem to have put up installment 7 before 6. Here is number 6 out of order. Boy is my face red..no not really..enjoy.
Friday July 15th
Today was a highlight as it was Group Photo day and allows for everyone to meet and take photos with others and their puppets/figures. This year they were filming for a new documentary so they took the photo then staged the coming and going of vents as they came for the group shot. Should be interesting ;)
Bob Rumba’s lecture on “taking creative photos” was very interesting and fun to watch his creativity in action. Bob uses so many interesting promo photos and has SO many characters and looks. Bob is multi talented as a ventriloquist, magician, balloon creations and Great impressions of such noted personalities as Ed Sullivan, Barney Fife, Charlie Chaplin, and many more.
At 3:30 we were treated to “A conversation with Terry Fator”. Terry shared his thoughts on vent and his success. Some inside stories of his characters and the process of being on America got talent. Terry then brought out Winston for some quick exchanges. The new Winston is a beautiful puppet and would be great to see more of him. After the conversation between terry and Mark Wade Terry made himself available for photos and autographs. This is where things were not so organized and really made me realize how immature some adults can be. The guy I was sitting next to started pushing me to rush the stage while I was behind the camera crew and had no where to go. He then began swearing at the gentleman next to him who was just trying to catch up to his wife who he had become separated from. Tamara was about 5 people ahead of me so I just stayed back and got her picture with Terry and made for the door. I guess my point was this..be patient everyone will get the chance for a picture if they are just patient. I thought everyone was mature and adult, I thought wrong in this case. LOL
Friday July 15th
Today was a highlight as it was Group Photo day and allows for everyone to meet and take photos with others and their puppets/figures. This year they were filming for a new documentary so they took the photo then staged the coming and going of vents as they came for the group shot. Should be interesting ;)
Bob Rumba’s lecture on “taking creative photos” was very interesting and fun to watch his creativity in action. Bob uses so many interesting promo photos and has SO many characters and looks. Bob is multi talented as a ventriloquist, magician, balloon creations and Great impressions of such noted personalities as Ed Sullivan, Barney Fife, Charlie Chaplin, and many more.
At 3:30 we were treated to “A conversation with Terry Fator”. Terry shared his thoughts on vent and his success. Some inside stories of his characters and the process of being on America got talent. Terry then brought out Winston for some quick exchanges. The new Winston is a beautiful puppet and would be great to see more of him. After the conversation between terry and Mark Wade Terry made himself available for photos and autographs. This is where things were not so organized and really made me realize how immature some adults can be. The guy I was sitting next to started pushing me to rush the stage while I was behind the camera crew and had no where to go. He then began swearing at the gentleman next to him who was just trying to catch up to his wife who he had become separated from. Tamara was about 5 people ahead of me so I just stayed back and got her picture with Terry and made for the door. I guess my point was this..be patient everyone will get the chance for a picture if they are just patient. I thought everyone was mature and adult, I thought wrong in this case. LOL
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