Here’s a video showing a Jimmy Eisenberg’s Sideshow ventriloquist figure. This figure came by way of ventriloquist Ken Groves.
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What Is A Ventriloquist??
It seems to me that if you want to be a ventriloquist then you must be able to make your figure talk without moving your lips. At least that is the definition of a ventriloquist. Of course there is also polyphony which is the art of throwing your voice but I want to talk about ventriloquism.
There have been many discussions, for longer than all of us have been alive, about this subject but taking it to its purest form, for me, ventriloquism is making an inanimate object talk with the performer NOT moving his or her lips. I know everyone will jump and say but what about the control of the figures movement and the act that you do being funny etc etc.. I understand that but as I said in the purest sense of the term you just can’t move your lips or you are not a ventriloquist.
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in “Letter of Introduction”
Sit back and watch this entertaining movie with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, “Letter of Introduction.”
Dan
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Ventriloquist Central Collection Video Series – Walt Botley Superb Figure
Here’s a video showing a Walt Botley Superb ventriloquist figure. One of the unsung figure makers from across the pond is Walt Botley.
This figure was made in the early 1970’s and is all original including his 1970’s clothing. This really is the way I like to find figures. He stands a tall 37″ and has moving lower lip, side to side moving eyes and his right eye winks.
Ventriloquist Ony Carcamo Doing the “Tape Over the Mouth” Act
Here’s a quick video of Philippine ventriloquist Ony Carcamo doing the “tape over the mouth” act on a program taped live in the Philippines.
