The Hobo pictured is
#618: Ventriloquism Jimmy and "Madam" the Talking Bean Can

This illustration was created by
PhineasX

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Illustration Description
He never caught on to the part about not moving your lips. Eventually the act split up and Madam went solo, making a name for herself on the burlesque circuit.

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Other illustrations of this hobo:
#618: Ventriloquism Jimmy and "Madam" the Talking Bean Can
#618: Ventriloquism Jimmy and "Madam" the Talking Bean Can

Good Evening. This site is inspired by the writings of author John Hodgman and his book Areas of My Expertise. It is meant as an homage to the
wandering men and women who chose to ride the rails during and before The Great Depression, and not the contemporary urban (or rural) poor.