Jonathan Harrington (1809-1881) was a ventriloquist and magician based out of Boston, one of the first native Yankees to take up those professions. Inspired by an 1821 performance in Boston by French vent Mr. Charles, Harrington taught himself the necessary skills and by age 17 was beginning to perform publicly (although his parents insisted he also work [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:18AM on November 6, 2012