Hey Guys,

If you are interested, I have re-created the "Bellytalkers" Forum. Strictly for Ventriloquism, and anyone interested in the art. I started this two years ago and cancelled it since I did not get enough interest. Mainly due to those that would not pry themselves from the bickering on the WorldVents list. There are too many interested in the art of Vent that just lurk on Worldvents. It served its purpose during the heyday of the internet but everything should evolve with time. I belive that it is time to embrace new technologies and media, and as you have seen how "The Magic Café" works, we should be moving in the same direction for Ventriloquism. Today is the first day and I will be adding a lot more content. Once it gets going, I will be looking for additional Moderators, and input from Pro-vents, figure-makers and historian/collectors.. Please take a look, and be among the first to sign-up and help to create this new Community. Get in, look around and post categorically. It free.. and it will be fun.

http://bellytalkers.freeforums.org/

Update!
We are now officially:

http://www.bellytalkers.com

Duane
Just visited and it looks great! I registered and will be posting as soon as I get confirmation. I hope the site is a success!
Tom

Duane,
I signed up too. I'll check in when I get confirmation.

Oliver

Count me in...

I just wanted to thank you guys for the support. I have added a live chatroom to the forum, and will be doing a major upgrade by the weekend that will offer free @bellytalkers.com e-mail addresses. Now, if I can just spread the word.

Me too! Just waiting to be confirmed.

Hi Duane I have waited for 3 days now to join the group but have not recieved an email from you. Any reason why??
Dan
http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Dan,
Very sorry to hear that you have been waiting. I would love to have you with us on Bellytalkers. Especially for your vast Figure and Historical knowledge.I don't show an activation request in my system. Could be a glitch with the server(which is why I'm changing). Please try the sign-up again and I will get you activated within the hour.
My sincere regards,

Also registered...sounds great!

No email as well yet..just a heads up, Duane. I know you're busy...

I love Duane's new site, its great - but I also hate to see everything migrate over there. The Magic Café Vent forum has a great group of people who have always contributed and remained friendly without the attacks common in other vent discussion groups.

So lets continue to support Duane's venture AND keep the conversation going here!

Here-here ! I second Tom's feelings. I would have never found out about Bellytalkers if I hadn't stumbled into I'M A REAL BOY first. Not only have I learned a great deal from this section of the Café (I'm STILL reading the old post archives), but this is where I met Wanlu, the guy who helped me breathe new life into my magic shows with the coolest pelican in Florida....

That's true...the pelican is cool! errr I mean that's true, this forum is cool and we should keep the discussions here alive

Duane's forum is cool too and Duane is making extra effort so let's support him too

I'm over there at least once a day checking to see what people have posted. It's like an online masterclass. I love it that we have so many places to learn...

I agree we should be here too, but Mark described it well - like a masterclass because people are focused on vent and not all the other hoo-haw that goes on with some of the other vent forums.

I would not have met all of you if it had not been for this wonderful Forum. I agree that we should all continue to support Magic Café'. What I have learned here has been priceless.

Although things have kinda shifted there. And its a great forum! I find myself participating more there than here. You've got me addicted Duane...

must go post on Bellytalkers.com... got to reach Bergen level...

Not if I get there first

You da Bergen, Neale. I think you've got a good lead on me!