Ventriloquism

From the introduction:

These instructions are based on the methods used by many artists who have become eminently successful in the field of ventriloquism and who, like yourself, had to get their start from such textbooks as were available. I have been told on numerous occasions by both amateurs and professionals that they received their first instructions in the art from La Vellma's Vaudeville Ventriloquism, of which I was co-author and published in 1920. Dealers who listed this book, now out of print, for years recommended it as the standard textbook on ventriloquism and they have repeatedly asked for a new edition. Finally,...

The fascinating true story of the Lancashire mill girl, Mrs Edward Howarth who became a music hall artiste as Josephine Langley, an accomplished ventriloquist. She was particularly popular during the First World War with her patriotic 'Soldier Act'. The family emigrated to America but returned to England after many adventures during the Prohibition era.

1st edition 2008, 1st digital edition 2013, 34 pages.

An interesting ebook on all aspects of ventriloquism, written by a true artist in this field - Kevin Davie of South Africa.

He devotes the first section of his ebook to the technique of ventriloquism, including breathing and the voice. Then he discusses the figure, the methods to bring it to life, so that it becomes your partner in the act. This section also covers dialogue and novelty ventriloquist devices.

Performing for children and for adults, and the art of singing while doing the act are carefully explained, plus the near-distant voice and distant voice, and the muffled voice. These...

A 12 lesson course to introduce the beginner to the art of ventriloquism. George Schindler teaches all sounds to create the entire alphabet in 12 lessons. Listen to hear how the sounds are made. Includes a comedy script. Suitable for young people and adults.

In addition to the 12 lessons in MP3 format you also get a PDF where each lesson is described in words.

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A new century has dawned and for Holmes it signifies that he is soon to retire to Sussex to keep bees. Inspector Lestrade is already retired but looking for work as a store detective when he is informed of events concerning Arthur Prince, The Prince of Ventriloquists, which are so singular that he calls upon Holmes who demonstrates that his deductive powers are still as sharp as ever. Arthur Prince’s stage puppet has been stolen from his locked dressing room only to reappear some hours later. This strange event has now occurred on three different occasions, but stranger still is the fact that...

When this book appeared in the early 90s it was one of the top selling ventriloquist marketing books. For anybody wanting to make money from ventriloquism Paul reveals how he made a full time living by doing walk-about ventriloquism. He was able to secure long term gigs which became the bread and butter for his professional career. Now you can enjoy this as ebook.

"It is rare to find an ebook that tells you everything you need to know to get started and become successful in a given field, but this ebook does exactly that. If you learn and apply the information Paul so generously provides...