I just had to let you know about a wonderful new collectible series of ventriloquist coins being released in an extremely limited edition quantity by the one and only Clinton Detweiler.
The set is called the "Ventriloquist Hall of Fame" coin set and will (with your help - more about that in a minute) be released in sets of four different coins as the series progresses.
I received my set today of the first four coins and am simply in awe of the superb craftsmanship in these large 34mm golden bronze coins.
The first coins feature Fred Maher (founder of Maher Ventriloquist Studios), Jimmy Nelson, Edgar Bergen and Senor Wences.
The artwork on the coins was beautifully done by decades long artist for Maher Studios, David Miller, and exquisitely engraved by master artisans.
I must take a minute to tell you a little about Maher Studios.
Since I've been around ventriloquism for over 45 years, I (and countless others) know of the company. But since Clinton "retired" and closed the business in 2006, there is a small chance that some of you newer vents may not know who and what Maher Studios was and what it meant to generations of would be ventriloquists.
The company was started in 1934 by Fred and Madeleine Maher and offered a home study course on how to become a ventriloquist. Maher Studios also sold professional vent figures (which are highly sought after collectors items today) as well as routines and other ventriloquism supplies.
When Fred unexpectedly passed away in 1952, Madeleine ran the business until she sold it to Clinton in 1969.
Clinton and his family grew the business over the next 37 years and the Maher Studios Home Course in Ventriloquism became the most complete, best selling and gold standard by which other ventriloquism books and courses aspired to.
He expanded the business to include everything one would need in regards to ventriloquism - books, DVD's, CD's, puppets, beginner and professional dummies.
Clinton was never too busy to personally answer questions and mentored thousands of ventriloquists over the years. He graded the lessons that were part of the course (he still does).
There is probably no one who has done more for ventriloquism for as many years as Clinton and his family.
Even though Clinton "closed" Maher Studios in 2006, he's never really retired. He has continued to write daily on his "Mr. D's Daily Ventriloquist Journal" blog, builds and repairs all kinds of puppets and dummies, still sells his Maher home study course and stays very active in the ventriloquial community.
You can check out Clinton's blog and projects here:
http://www.ventdj.blogspot.com/
And, on occasion Clinton comes up with some great new ideas...
Which brings us back to the coins.
After nearly 50 years in the vent business, Clinton wanted to create something really special to offer the ventriloquist world. The result are these very exceptional collector coins.
If you are truly a fan of ventriloquism (which I think you are, as you are a reader of this blog) you simply have to own these coins. They are a testament to the vents of the past, present and even the future who have made a mark in this unique and wonderful entertainment field.
You can read more about the coins here and see some stunning photos showing the quality of these pieces of art:
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
As I mentioned, each set of four coins is going to be released in a very limited quantity, which will possibly make the value of the coins go up over time.
IMPORTANT FACT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Only 200, that's right, only 200 of each four coin sets will be produced. So insure you get your first set by ordering now:
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
Now, here is how you can help with this labor of love Clinton has been working on for all of you.
100% of the proceeds from the sales of the "Ventriloquist Hall of Fame" coin sets will go directly towards the production costs of future sets. Clinton is not making any profit off of these coins. It costs several thousand dollars to produce and run each set of coins.
By you ordering the sets as they are released, you are helping to keep the memory alive of some of the greatest ventriloquists (and those who helped promote the art of ventriloquism) for future generations to remember.
The coins are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I can honestly say you will absolutely love these coins.
Please order your set of the first four coins right now while you are thinking about it and help Clinton realize his dream of being able to release the entire collection he has planned for all of you to enjoy and treasure.
These coins will be a piece of ventriloquism history. Be a part of it!
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Lee
http://www.ventriloquism101.com/
The set is called the "Ventriloquist Hall of Fame" coin set and will (with your help - more about that in a minute) be released in sets of four different coins as the series progresses.
I received my set today of the first four coins and am simply in awe of the superb craftsmanship in these large 34mm golden bronze coins.
The first coins feature Fred Maher (founder of Maher Ventriloquist Studios), Jimmy Nelson, Edgar Bergen and Senor Wences.
The artwork on the coins was beautifully done by decades long artist for Maher Studios, David Miller, and exquisitely engraved by master artisans.
I must take a minute to tell you a little about Maher Studios.
Since I've been around ventriloquism for over 45 years, I (and countless others) know of the company. But since Clinton "retired" and closed the business in 2006, there is a small chance that some of you newer vents may not know who and what Maher Studios was and what it meant to generations of would be ventriloquists.
The company was started in 1934 by Fred and Madeleine Maher and offered a home study course on how to become a ventriloquist. Maher Studios also sold professional vent figures (which are highly sought after collectors items today) as well as routines and other ventriloquism supplies.
When Fred unexpectedly passed away in 1952, Madeleine ran the business until she sold it to Clinton in 1969.
Clinton and his family grew the business over the next 37 years and the Maher Studios Home Course in Ventriloquism became the most complete, best selling and gold standard by which other ventriloquism books and courses aspired to.
He expanded the business to include everything one would need in regards to ventriloquism - books, DVD's, CD's, puppets, beginner and professional dummies.
Clinton was never too busy to personally answer questions and mentored thousands of ventriloquists over the years. He graded the lessons that were part of the course (he still does).
There is probably no one who has done more for ventriloquism for as many years as Clinton and his family.
Even though Clinton "closed" Maher Studios in 2006, he's never really retired. He has continued to write daily on his "Mr. D's Daily Ventriloquist Journal" blog, builds and repairs all kinds of puppets and dummies, still sells his Maher home study course and stays very active in the ventriloquial community.
You can check out Clinton's blog and projects here:
http://www.ventdj.blogspot.com/
And, on occasion Clinton comes up with some great new ideas...
Which brings us back to the coins.
After nearly 50 years in the vent business, Clinton wanted to create something really special to offer the ventriloquist world. The result are these very exceptional collector coins.
If you are truly a fan of ventriloquism (which I think you are, as you are a reader of this blog) you simply have to own these coins. They are a testament to the vents of the past, present and even the future who have made a mark in this unique and wonderful entertainment field.
You can read more about the coins here and see some stunning photos showing the quality of these pieces of art:
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
As I mentioned, each set of four coins is going to be released in a very limited quantity, which will possibly make the value of the coins go up over time.
IMPORTANT FACT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Only 200, that's right, only 200 of each four coin sets will be produced. So insure you get your first set by ordering now:
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
Now, here is how you can help with this labor of love Clinton has been working on for all of you.
100% of the proceeds from the sales of the "Ventriloquist Hall of Fame" coin sets will go directly towards the production costs of future sets. Clinton is not making any profit off of these coins. It costs several thousand dollars to produce and run each set of coins.
By you ordering the sets as they are released, you are helping to keep the memory alive of some of the greatest ventriloquists (and those who helped promote the art of ventriloquism) for future generations to remember.
The coins are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I can honestly say you will absolutely love these coins.
Please order your set of the first four coins right now while you are thinking about it and help Clinton realize his dream of being able to release the entire collection he has planned for all of you to enjoy and treasure.
These coins will be a piece of ventriloquism history. Be a part of it!
http://hofcoins.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
Lee
http://www.ventriloquism101.com/
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