In honor of Juneteenth, check out Richard Potter, America’s first comedy, ventriloquial and magic superstar. Read more about him in my new book, “250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture.” Read about him here! https://www.concordmonitor.com/2026/06/17/richard-potter-first-black-celebrity/

Big Announcement! I’m excited to share that my new book, “250 Years of American Ventriloquism: How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture,” is now available on Amazon! This book explores 250 years of American ventriloquism history and examines how ventriloquists, performers, and talking figures have influenced American entertainment, popular culture, media, and society. From early performers to modern stages, television, and beyond, it traces the surprising impact of ventriloquism on the American cultural landscape. Whether you’re a fan of ventriloquism, a student of entertainment history, or simply curious about an often-overlooked aspect of American culture, I hope you’ll check it out. Thank you to everyone who has supported my research and writing. I’m thrilled to finally share this project with readers. Order off of Amazon today! https://a.co/d/0hKPDmY5

Congrats to Skooler Dennise Tobia Fiore on getting her Certificate in Ventriloquism. We are all very proud of you!

For the last 7 days our winners are: 1. Barry Gordemer 🥇 2. Timothy Spatz 🥈 3. Tommy Manzie 🥉

Who are some figure makers you’d like to shout out that you think we should know about. Let’s hear it!