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| Terry Fator one of the biggest entertainment sensations ever uses Axtell puppets |
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Perry Paul (Germany) & Dave Andrews (England) pick up their Hands-Free Animatronic Toucans from Steve. |
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Interview with
Sylvia Markson
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Noboru Kawakami's Kobe Vent Class - Japan
Back row from left to right; Minako Kondou, Mineko Yoshida, Ryoko Utsunomiya, Tomoko Nakajima, Hiro Maeyama, Hisayo Hukuda, Toshiko Inada.
Front row from left to right; Ryoko Takeda, Toshio Nagashigi, Aki Konishi,Sachiko Nakai, Noboru Kawakami.
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Hilario's Magic, Puppet & Parrot Bird Show
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Jae Woo Ventriloquist Class in Korea
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Interview with
John Kimmons
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 Thank you very much for creating great puppets. They really are a great help in my career as full-time ventriloquist here in the Philippines.
Ony Carcamo, Philippines |
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IKKOKUDOU
The Voice Illusion
Japan's Premiere Ventriloquist uses Axtell Puppets
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Bob Shimer
with his Bird
Arm Illusion and Buzzard! |
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Thankyou for your fast service and friendly outlook towards providing the best!! THIS PUPPET IS THE BEST THING I HAVE BOUGHT IN YEARS..IT LOOKS FANTASTIC AND SO IS THE ANIMATED ARM , the TAPES SOUND GREAT TOO!! As soon as i took hijm out of the box, he bounced to life, and i had the whole house screaming!!!!! It's outrageously fun!! Again... another quality Axtell item!!! Guys, I'll be back for more!
Michael Krantis
AUSTRALIA
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Bernie and I have been performing for over 15 years now...Gong Show....America's Funniest People, etc.. We have performed from Las Vegas
to North East Ohio, where we now reside.
Thanks to you, I've had a
rewarding experience with my Axtell puppet. Sincerely
Oscar and Bernie
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Interview with
Sylvia Markson
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Kevin Johnson & Matilda the Axtell Cockatoo
Kevin perfoms daily at
LegoLand. He was a favorite on
Americas Got Talent!
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Scouter (Scarlot 'O Fox) is georgous! I am very pleased with how she looks! I saw her on your web site and fell in love with her. GaleWarshawsky
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Thousands of children have been 'edutained' (entertained and taught) using the Axtell Dodo bird I bought 9 years ago....The reaction as I walk out in front of an audience with an Axtell puppet gives me a buzz every time. That's why my collection keeps growing. Excellent puppets, excellent characters, excellent axpressions, excellent quality, excellent service. Although I have to be honest. There is one problem... WHICH ONE DO I GET NEXT!?!?!? Ray Cooper, New Zealand
Rayz Road Show |
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The children raved about the monkey and make comments like "is he real?" "he's so neat!" "he makes me laugh!" I love that puppet!
Bruce Wall |
I'm having a wonderful time developing my new bird (Vincent Vulture). She is quit a comic. Everyone loves her, you will too at I-fest next year.
Christine Campbell |
Steve, I am incredibly pleased with the Rodney Rabbit I just received from you. It is very easy to look professional with your figure. I can tell already that Rodney will be a highly attractive selling point for my shows. I am very interested in any script ideas that you may have collected over the years for Rodney. Thank you very much.
Keith Ramsay |
| Steve: Just opened my box of puppets. WOW! They are even better in person! Can't wait to start using them. You're right, they are an investment. Thanx, Theresa Jones-Francois |
| steve - i wanted to tell you how happy i am with the new puppets i purchased from you. the "loudmouth" and "the plant" are both clever and fun. i am having a great time using them in the show.THANK YOU! Taylor Mason |
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Carl Davis & Friends..... Youngstown, OH.
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Mike Veidt
The fine artwork and the perfectly
fitting design of your puppets
definitely take a great part of my
success as a professional
ventriloquist. In fact, working with
your amazing characters, meant a
big jump in my career: On one
hand by the increase of self-
confidence due to the immense
success, on the other hand, I could
multiply my income.
Your dynamic innovation functions
as a model for my own creativity.
Thanks for your exemplary service.
Mike Veidt
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Jean Hendricks and her Willie the Kid.
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" Thank you for your dedication to excellence at Axtell Expressions. In the 10 years that we have been entertaining children and families, your characters have always been the hit of the show and because your characters are much more colorful and lifelike, we have decided to sell off our wooden figures and use only Axtell characters.."
- Jill A. Bryan
Jillybean
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| I tell them he's Archie's pet 'gator from florida and use him for talks about strangers....the best all around character I've ever had and I now have quite a few. Captain Jack |
| Hi Steve, ... I had been intrigued by the adds you ran, but never having met you or seen your products, I had a wait & see attitude. Someone did plug the board on this newsletter (I think) which again intrigued me, but I don't mail order products site unseen. Like all of us Clowns--I have a trunk full of magic, that I do not use--not taking the time yet to perfect the routines. There is no practice with the drawing board--within minutes I had a silly face talking to my kids--my biggest fans and best critics. These boys have seen all the magic shows pro & workshop--seen Mom & friends practice, and helped me develop my "lines" --the 10 (ten) year old who is highly intelligent & talented in many ways including slight of hand, was open mouthed in awe! The 5 year old who is silly, & sometimes a bit slow, walked around the table & said "Hey let me see the back of that--you must be moving something." Even thier Dad had missed the eyes coming out, and was astonished that I was doing this great Magic--right before their eyes, and he didn't know how. Anyone else reading this semi-private note to Steve--I have not met him, this is not a "paid" plug--just feel when we find a great product made to entertain kids & adults--everyone should know! Thanks Berry-Merry |
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Steve just a quick note to tell you how pleased I am with the Bird Arm puppet and Bird Arm Illusion. I have made this a regular part of my show as well as incorporating it into some theme shows I have written particularly my theme show on drug abuse. Of all the effects I do Vern certainly gets the biggest applause and he is competing against some very good effects like Jumbo Sidekick from Collectors, Lester lake Guillotine, Harbin Chair Suspension, Terry Luncefords Snake Basket to name a few. Anyway thanks for all your help, Vern has been a great addition to my show.
Gary Summers Newfoundland,Canada
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Steve, I can't begin to tell you how great this bird is... I just got him today and I've already fooled every staff member at the church with the arm illusion. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to purchase him. Thanks again, Steve! Keep up the good work!
Brian Bishop Children's Pastor Victory Fellowship Church Nashville, TN
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Had to say thanks for the chimp, we have all fallen in love with him. My 2 year-old grandaughter thinks he's real and talks to him, mid you, so do I!
It's a great puppet. Thank you.
Julia Tattersall City Press Services, Manchester, England
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| I finally found what everyone is talking about. I belong to Cyber Clowns and was getting tired of hearing about this wonderful magic board. After reading the comments and viewing the moving web page I will be ordering one too. I hope it arrives quickly. I am just starting to increase my work with puppets so hopefully I will be doin more business with you. If you hear the fax machine in the middle of the night it's just me. -- Linda Batdorf President CLOWN WORKS |
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Steve the (Lion) puppet is super!!!! It is going to really make the show come alive I thank you for getting it to us so quickly. It arived yesterday 12/4/96 and everyone on the team fell in love with as well as the director of the pagent. Again thanks for the speedy work and consideration of our needs. We will be keeping you in mind the next time we need a realistic animal.
In his service Bob and Pam Bell
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Two years ago I bought an Axtell Rodney Rabbit and never had the chance to use him in a show, we tried him out for the first time tonight and the compliments where all about him. Just the look of the puppet brings out the laughs. I do belive he is going to have to be made into my main figure just because of the reaction I recieved, even before he said a word the group loved him, made it easy to entertain them.
The whole show went great, once the rabbit open the show I had the audience eating out of my hand for the rest of the show. Thanks for a great product Ax -- Dave Hereid Sr. The Magic Man Clinton, Iowa
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| Hey AX . . . Two shows today with Vern (Bonkers in my show) and the Christmas Burd routine. Always goes over great. These were pre school kids. Two more at same location tomorrow. The teachers love the routine too! Even before I was set up, they had booked me back for 4 Halloween shows for next year. (This is my third year here at Christmas time.) Thanks again . . . and for the rest of the folks in here - I highly recommend Axtell's Bird puppet(Vern) and the tapes. You do not have to learn vent to do the routines, it is all on tape. I also regularly use the Art Lesson tape with the Magic Drawing Board. I'm not using the Drawing Bd in the Christmas show as the Board routine and the Bird routine I think are too similar to do both in the same show. John "Doc" Morrissy |
| The Magic Drawing Board is great!!! I have had the prop for a few years and played around with it while trying to figure out a routine that I liked. At last, I tried it out this weekend for a performance I did for a friend's birthday party. Well, the response was very strong indeed. My routine needs some work (hey, you gotta try out the jokes somewhere), but the reaction when the eyes moved on the Board was a joyous thing to behold! Several people complimented me on the routine and asked things like, "How does that thing work?" and "How did you make those eyes move?" Many of these people were actors and theatre techs, so the fact that it baffled them made me very happy. Now, if you could only come up with a version where the nose twitched and the ears wiggled! Joe L. |
| Hey, Ax! Got my Magic Drawing Board yesterday...COOL! I did an impromptu bit with it last night for my roommate and a couple of other guys who had been wandering the dorm hallway. Needless to say, they were impressed! I can't wait to use it in a performance I'm doing this Thursday. What a great prop. Mike Horner |
| Just wanted to you know I received "Floyd" on schedule. I was very impressed with your prompt return call after I placed my order on a Saturday, as well as the prompt turn-around time on the order itself. As for Floyd, aka "Chester", I'm very pleased with the workmanship. The detail of his face suggested a personality I had never considered before. By the end of his first night with us, he was a hit with my family. I look forward to years of his sage, down-home advice and wit. A superb addition to our ministry! Thanks again! Steve Toegel |
| Update - Before receiving "Floyd" a few weeks ago, I had planned to work with him for a few months before getting him involved with our ministry. Once he came, I knew I couldn't wait a few months. He made his"debut" yesterday and the response was amazing. The moment the audience saw him, their faces were beaming and ready to see what this guy had to say. I have never seen this type of warm, receptive response to any of my other characters. Thanks again for a quality product that makes my job easier! Steve Toegel |
Just a quick note to thank you for the "Louie" puppet I received a week ago. You told me earlier that he would be beautiful when you finished with him. He is not only beautiful, but absolutely fabulous! I've never seen better workmanship! It was WELL worth the wait, and I thank you very much. I look forward to ordering more puppets in the future, as I'm able to write up routines for them.
Dick Foster |
| I HEARD ABOUT YOUR COMPANY THROUGH A MAGIC STORE WHERE I WAS WORKING AS A MIME. I TOLD THEM I WAS INTRESTED IN VENTRILOQUISM,AND >THEY TOLD ME ABOUT YOUR BIRD ARM ILLUSION,PLUS I HAVE BEEN IN SEARCH OF THE "MAGIC DRAWING BOARD",EVER SINCE I SAW A LOCAL VENTRILOQUIST PERFORM IT,IT WAS THE MOST CREATIVE THING I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE REST OF YOUR CREATIVE ITEMS.WELL TA TA SINCERLY WITH PEZ, J. CLINT ALLEN :) |
| Steve, I Purchase the one and only Man Eating Plant at the 1996 ConVENTion. I have seen it in your flyer, it was ok. Then I saw it in person and it looks so real (I even have it setting on a table in our eat in kitchen ..likes its a real plant), as soon as it was unpacked I reached for it and said "I'll take it". I now have three great Axtell products, The Magic Drawing Board, One of your birds, and the Man Eating Plant. Great stuff keep it up. Al Moessinger |
| I used (The Magic Drawing Board) today for a class in church. The reaction from the kids when the eyes started moving was priceless. When it started talking they were so amazed that they couldn't even talk they just stared at the board. What a >kick. I'm going to enjoy this. Thanks. Bruce Harry |
| I just finished a weeks work at a shopping mall using the drawing board. I have owned four of these and given away two to friends who use them. It was one of the highlights of the show. I just wanted to thank Steve personally for producing such a fantastic prop. Well done. Paul Romhany New Zealand |
| Steve, I just wanted to drop you a note letting you know that your puppets are the best. I have several puppets or figures from other companies and to be honest once I bring out one of your puppets, no one wants me to bring out any of the other puppets. Keith Long |
(from a Mail List posting) This was taken from one of the newsgroups and used here with permission....
Frank, Welcome to the club! First, let me tell you that amateur or professional, you can't go wrong if you really enjoy what you're doing. I myself am new, but starting out using Axtell puppets has given me a very quick start. ..... You can approch your area Zoo about walk arounds. Especially if you have an Axtell Chimp, or any of their animal puppets. I am not yet fortunate enough to own a Pro Chimp, but when I can, I will be doing Philly Zoo walkarounds.
About the Wild Thing> again, without sounding too much like an Axtell commercial, is an Axtell puppet. Colorful, outragious and can be of a species of your imaginational choice. For a look at the latex puppets, really check out https://www.axtell.com then download the group photos he has online. They're very nice but still can't compare to seeing and using. Good luck with your Wild sketch. You could literally go crazy and still be in character with this puppet. Patrice |
| This was the first time I had used Vern the Bird. We did two shows, and he was a big hit. So much so that when the TV news broadcast the success of the two day event, they went to their video of the main stage, and sure enough, there we were, me and Vern. Not just on one the 10:30pm news on Sunday, but again at 6:00pm on Monday. Worked out real well. I used the arm illusion. Fred Anderson |
| Dear Steve- Just did a show for 400 kids today, alot of magic and vent. The Pro magic Drawing Board was the hit of the show. I even stepped on it later while getting my figure out and it didn't hurt it at all. ( not recommeded, but good to know it's sturdy) ...Sincerely, M.A. "Denny" Denemark (Publisher of the Great Ventriloquists Trading Cards) |
| Your puppets are of an excellent quality, and I love each and everyone of them. I own "Vern D. Bird", and he is just a joy to work with :-). I'm considering buying the professional Chimp Puppet, he is just incredible. Just wanted to let you know that we appreciate what a good job you're doing for all us Ventriloquists. Thanks Again. Jason Christman |
| Steve, I've never been so delighted with the Drawing Board. I'm having so many ideas it's hard to control myself. Patrice Kenna |
| "Your chimpanzee is the best we have seen." - Don Buford, CEO The Jane Goodall Institute |
| "The Magic Drawing Board looks like real magic! You simply must try it ! " - David Ginn |
| "The audience went wild when I used your board !" - J.W. |
| "What a delight to use your products...they are like a breath of spring air, thanks!" - Fran Ferry |
| "The chimpanzee's detail is incredible. I still can't get over it! In a word perfection. In two words, thank you!" - Adam Ladd, Circus Show |
| "Your unique puppets have revolutionized ventriloquism!" - Steve Brogan |
| "Never, in all my years of performance have I seen puppets as excellent as yours!" - Bob Gustafson |
| "This new Chimp is an incredible puppet!" - Todd Gale |
| "Steve, I have to use your puppets after I use my wooden dummy because once my audiences see your characters - they won't let me bring the dummy out again! Your puppets are great!" - Dennis Dolan |
A few more Customer Home Pages
Bob Shimer
Rayz Road Show
Puppets Galore
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....and thousands more! Our walls are covered with these comments.
Now, occasionally we do get a complaint from a dissatisfied customer, and a few folks have even asked for their money back which we sent to them right away. We also spent time with them on the phone asking them how they thought we could improve our products and we took notes! But, I bet out of our thousands of customers around the world, we've only been asked for a refund a handfull of times since 1982!
That's very satisfying to me personally, to my family and all of our talented staff.
THANK YOU! STEVE AXTELL
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Carol Greene and
Reginald
I must tell you that I am
sooooo impressed with
your products and the
way you stand behind
your puppets. The more
I use Reginald, the more
fun he is to manipulate.
He likes to tease me by
suddenly wiggling his
hips, then turning
around and wiggling his
tail. When I try to get
him to settle down, he'll
kick his legs up and a
foot will go behind my
neck as he laughs and
hangs upside down. He
is really crazy and the
kids LOVE him.
Carol C:o)
P.S. I want another fun
puppet like Reginald.
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 I never thought I'd use
anything except my
wooden figures. After
all, they'd been with me
for 25 years! But my wife
(then fiance) bought me
one of your Burds
characters and I knew I
needed to show her how
much I appreciated it.
Imagine my surprise
when I used him on a
spur of the moment VBS
show, dubbed him 'Paco'
and the kids went wild.
Since then, I've
purchased your 'Magic
Drawing Board' and have
begun my 'wish list' of
future Axtell characters.
Thanks Steve!
Gary Koepke
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Dear Steve,
This year I am
performing at a theatre
with my own show titled
"La Magia de un Sueo"
(The Magic of a Dream).
The show is played at
the theatre "Alianza
Uruguay-USA"
-- Gaston Arenares
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A BIG "thank you" to you and
your superb crew at Axtell
Expressions for helping me
make my shows -- and my
career -- a success. Your
latex characters are living
cartoons that elicit immediate
audience response (laughter)
and are FUN to work with. I
honestly don't think I would
have been able to go full-time
and successfully make the
switch if it hadn't been for
your characters.
I use some wooden figures,
which I love but your
characters have increasingly
taken on bigger roles in my. In
appearance, Axtell
characters are genuine
works of art. In performance,
they are laugh creators -- the
right amount of light at a given
angle, or just the proper twist
of your hand or wrist inside
and they take on a whole
new expression. In short,
they're "cool."
Kids AND adults go wild over
Axtell Expressions puppets --
as does this ventriloquist!
Axtell Expressions may be an
investment...but they are one
of the few investments that
pays for itself many times
over.
Joe Gandelman
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Steve and company,
I just bought and
recieved not long ago
one of your Dodo birds.I
must say he is simply a
work of art...in all
aspects! I love him, he
is the ideal of what a
comic charachter looks
like, he has stolen the
show, before he even
says a word.
The only problem I had
with him, is in the first
show I used him, I put
him in the middle of my
program, big mistake,
he stole the show, the
audience liked
everything else just fine,
but nothing can follow
the bird! Your
charachters are the
most beautiful,
professional, effective,
and affordable puppets I
have ever had. Performer
friends of mine are
jealous of me and my
new buddy........they all
want one now!
My only problem now is I
can't decide which Axtell
puppet I want next!
Because when it comes
to puppets....I am an
Axtell man now!
Keep up the GREAT
work!
Clowningly,
Brad"Spazz"Byers
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"...I purchased an Axtell
'Bird', which I have
named Dooda
(pronounced Doo-dah),
the Dodo..... and this
afternoon performed my
first gig using it. He was
an instant hit. The arm
gadget worked
flawlessly and the
illusion was just dandy.
The audience
ahhhhhhed when
Doodah was done. My
main figure, Horatio,
was extremely jealous
and muttered
shamelessly of being
upstaged. Fortunately
the audience took to
him and he received his
share of the applause,
mitigating the instant
rivalry...A short report...
I'm very pleased with the
figure and the
response.... "
Bud Wertheim
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"The Magic Drawing Board has added a new and fun dimension to my magic show for children's birthday parties. I have received the best response from the 4-6 year old crowd. The kids are captivated by the "magical" animation! Thanks for such a versatile prop!"
Trixie Bond |
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