Author : Dan Ritchard
Publisher :
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 38,19 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780394756387
Includes "everything you need to know and do to be a ventriloquist."
Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 23,95 MB
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1446549798
This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to designing, building, and using a wooden doll for ventriloquism. Written in clear, simple language and full of handy tips and detailed instructions, this volume constitutes the perfect book for the novice ventriloquist. It would also make for a great addition to any collection of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: “Ventriloquism”, “How to Build a Dummy”, “Mechanism For Realism – Part I”, “Mechanism for Realism – Part II”, “Painting the Dummy and Building the Body”. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ventriloquism.
Author : Parragon Book Service Limited
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 42,35 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 : Taylor Mason
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 34,68 MB
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1101197773
The art of "bellyspeaking" isn't for dummies The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Ventriloquism teaches everyone to speak from their bellies, create and substitute sounds, use all the registers of their voice, and create diversions to attract the listener's ear—whether they invest in a fancy puppet or create their own figure out of a sweat sock. • Includes tips for making, manipulating, and talking with their dummy and for it—both at the same time • Advice for getting an act together and taking it on the road-getting gigs, getting paid, and how to improve performances • How to write dialogue and jokes and rehearsal techniques
Author : Dennis Patten
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Models and modelmaking
ISBN : 9780750002318
Author : Edgar Bergen
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 44,23 MB
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1473394473
This early work is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: Near Ventriloquism, The Doll-Dummy, Hand Puppets, shadowgraphs and Cardboard Dummies, Staging an Entertainment, Distant Ventriloquism, Entertaining With Distant Ventriloquism. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Don Gaylord Bryan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 34,55 MB
Release : 2018-07-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1984515063
This book is all about ventriloquism, how to do it, the techniques of voice manipulation, and creating the illusion of throwing your voice. I have included a bit of history of the art form and its earliest practitioners. There is a personal section, a chapter of my beginnings and first attempts at building puppets. Also, there is anecdotal material covering my more-than-fifty years as a performing artist. There is a complete section detailing puppet construction, and it offers a wood-carving course, with complete details showing the process of dummy building. Included are useful tips on performance, script writing, puppet manipulation, and stagecraft.
Author : Paul Winchell
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 46,67 MB
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1447493680
This early work is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: So You Want To Be a Ventriloquist, From Witchcraft to Music Halls, The Voice-The Beginning of Ventriloquism, How To Build a Dummy-Part 1, How To Build a Dummy-Part 2, Mechanism for Realism-Part 1, Moving Mouth, Mechanism for Realism-Part 2, Moving Eyes, Painting the Dummy and Building the Body, Synchronization and Manipulation, Additional Manipulation, Character, Costume and Conversation, Routines and Sketches, Just for Fun, For Profit, and A Few Conclusions. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 147339418X
Mastered the art of throwing your voice but not sure what to say? This book contains a wealth of ideas for ventriloquism sketches. Thoroughly recommended reading for the tongue-tied ventriloquist. Containing black and white drawings of a selection of dummies. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Author : Bryan W. Simon
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 11,14 MB
Release : 2021-04
Category :
ISBN : 9780578855592
I'm No Dummy Everyday: 365 Days of Ventriloquial Oddities, Curiosities, and Fun Facts is a continuation of the hit comedy documentary I'm No Dummy and I'm No Dummy 2 directed by Bryan W. Simon. With the help of Vent Haven Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to art of ventriloquism, this book brings to life remarkable facts, legends, lore and stories. You'll learn what two ventriloquists have streets named after them, what puppet was sued for divorce, the puppet that ran for Governor of Kentucky, the puppet that testified before Congress, and the famous actress that was banned from radio because of what she said to a puppet. An engaging, entertaining and enlightening look into this amazing art form.
