Provides instruction for becoming a ventriloquist including choosing the right figure, writing dialogue, and controlling lip movement.

This book covers all aspects of the art of ventriloquism for beginners and professionals alike. Through many examples and exercises you can not only learn and lead your ventriloquism skills to perfection, but you also get everything at hand you need for the perfect stage performance. -- P. [4] of cover.

Covers the history of drumming, different drum types, how to care for them, and basic skills and tips for playing different types of music.

This antiquarian book contains a detailed and novice-friendly guide to ventriloquism, with information on voice exercises, selecting dummies, common techniques and tricks, performing, sketches, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of helpful diagrams, this volume is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to ventriloquism. The chapters of this volume include: “How do you Do It?”, “Mouth and Teeth”, “As Regards to Teeth”, “Jaw Exercises”, “Throat and Neck Exercises”, “Tongue Exercises”, “Rubbing”, “Head and Voice Exercises”, “Chest Voice”, “Head to Chest Voice Exercises”, “Humming and the Female Voice”, “Grunting and the Male Voice”, etcetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this text now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on ventriloquism.

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.

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.