Author : Kelly Asbury
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,53 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Examines the best of the Golden Age of ventriloquism, by profiling five performers who turned a vaudevillian gimmick into an American art form, including Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Jimmy Nelson and Shari Lewis.
Author : Parragon Book Service Limited
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 1995-11-01
Category : Ventriloquism
ISBN : 9781858132891
Have you ever watched a ventriloquist perform and thought to yourself "I wish I could do that" but didn't know where to start? Now you can. This astonishing book contains easy-to-follow instructions and parts to make a full-size ventriloquist's dummy that opens and closes its mouth as well as raising and lowering its eyebrows. Despite its realistic movements, the model is simple to assemple and operate. It comes complete with two different moustaches and pairs of glasses to help you create your own personality for the dummy. You can even turn him into a "her" simply by adding ribboned bunches of hair. Full and easy instructions are included to make the dummy's clothes, which can be old cast-offs, quickly adapted adult clothes or you could try your hand at making a costume from scratch. - Back cover.
Author : Edgar Bergen
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486410869
Easy-to-follow guide offers expert advice from an internationally renowned performer. Helpful tips on "near" ventriloquism, the doll dummy, hand puppets, shadowgraphs and cardboard dummies, staging and entertainment, "distant" ventriloquism, more. 48 illustrations.
Author : Jeff Dunham
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,65 MB
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0451234693
"The most popular standup comic in the U.S." --Time Whether he's breathing life into Walter, an old curmudgeon; Peanut, an over-caffeinated purple maniac; or Achmed, a screaming, skeletal, dead terrorist, comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is the straight man to some of the wildest, funniest partners in show business. All By My Selves is the story of one pretty ordinary guy, one interesting hobby, one very understanding set of parents, and a long and winding road to becoming America's favorite comedian. With wit, honesty, and lots of great show business detail, Dunham shares all the major moments in his journey to worldwide fame and success.
Author : Kolby King
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 27,83 MB
Release : 1997-06-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780486296838
How to speak without lip movement, develop dialogue and special effects, use props, plan a show, and much more. Indispensable for the absolute beginner.
Author : Paul Stadelman
Publisher : Piccadilly Books, Ltd.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,80 MB
Release : 2003-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780941599061
How to talk to your hand without looking stupid.
Author : George Schindler
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 15,4 MB
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0486477606
One of the world's most famous magicomedians and ventriloquists discusses every aspect of his art, revealing a wealth of insider's tricks. Schindler shows how to cultivate a variety of voices and offers helpful suggestions for putting an act together, developing comedy material and scripts, and handling bookings and publicity. 38 figures and photos.
Author : Dan Ritchard
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 24,69 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780394756387
Includes "everything you need to know and do to be a ventriloquist."
Author : Francis Glebas
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2013-04-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1136130225
First published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : John Kennedy
Publisher : North Light Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 2004-01-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781581803723
Explores the amazing world of puppetry. Learn how to make 13 cool puppets, then bring your creations to life.
