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Karen Dalton and I have a connection that makes todays Podcast edition quite emotional. I ended up adoring her and her mum and knowing her family through many events we have worked on over the years and to think we met on a showcase over 20 years ago.
I heard a whisper that her uncle was a famous Ventriloquist and once confirmed I realised that she was related to Dennis Spicer. Dennis is one of my favourite ventriloquists of all time. Way ahead of his time and so creative sadly we lost him in 1964 when he was only 29 years old and literally a fortnight after his Successful Television break on the Royal Variety Show.

Getting to know Karen and her mum Rose was special, and it wasn't long after that meeting that I had the idea of writing my own book on "vents" as I was collating so many stories, anecdotes, photos and I grew this passion in me to share their stories.

Todays Podcast though is about Dennis's very talented niece Karen Williams, known as Karen Dalton and her alter ego Elsie Crumpet which took Karen from Butlins to High End Corporate Events. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge about our business and she is always an asset to have on a show, especially if you need the "wow factor".

Here is Karen as Elsie Crumpet https://youtu.be/RR-j1KTna4A

Here is her uncle Dennis Spicer at the very Royal Show in 1964 https://youtu.be/VdGK6Q6wzcM

Welcome to Eyes & Teeth Karen Dalton...