Jerry Seinfeld on How to Write a Joke

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On of the things discussed a lot among ventriloquists is “writing jokes or comedy”. Here’s a great little video I ran across that is interesting, where Jerry Seinfeld talks about the anatomy of a joke gag.

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Time is Running Out for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash

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Check the counter to the right and you’ll see that the time is running out for you to register for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash.

We’ve added more information on the web page for the Birthday Bash, including some changes and information about the afternoon workshops/lectures.

More information about the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash

We still have a few spaces available, so don’t be left out. We’re planning to have a wonderful time and want you to be there too!

Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com

Have you signed up for the Ventriloquist Central Birthday Bash?

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Reprint – Random Notes on Ventriloquism

Because of some of the threads that are talked about all the time on the different vent lists, Facebook, etc, happen to be about choosing a suitable figure, right kind of movements in the figure, breakage of string that control the mouths on figures etc, etc. I thought it a perfect time to reprint this blog from February 2009.

In looking back a great publication called the Grapevine News, it had this wonderful article in it and it was written in January of 1949.

When you read this article you will be amazed that everything discussed is still being talked about today!!

Sit back and have a cup of coffee and read this nice piece.

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Yet More On Restoration of Frank Marshall’s Lucky Charlie

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After Lucky Charlie was stripped and sanded smooth there were a few details that had to get some attention. There was a chip on one of his lower teeth, a chip on the lower lid of one eye, some chipping on the top of his ears and a large piece missing on the bottom section of his neck. All of those had to be filled and then sanded down to be unnoticed and smooth.

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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Walt Botley Figure Headstick

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Here’s a video showing the headstick of my latest Walt Botley ventriloquist figure.

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