Learn to Be a Ventriloquist for Kids of All Ages

By mary ellevold

This is a how-to book for those who want to learn Ventriloquism.  It will teach you the basics, including Ventriloquist ABC's in a fun way.  With this book you will learn how to do many different voices, create a unique puppet character, make them come alive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: mary ellevold
• Release date: May 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393886266

mary ellevold

Mary Ellevoldwas born in Madison, Wisconsin.  Currently Director of Christian Community Theater, located in Northeastern Wisconsin.  She is a professional ventriloquist and inspirational speaker for over thirty years.  Author of the "Stories of Faith" series, and creator of Sockie Puppets.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ventriloquism ABC’s

Amazing Voices

Your Puppet’s Voice

You’re Talking to a Puppet?

The Easy Method for Hard Words

Choosing Your Best Puppet

Types of Puppets

Creating Characters

Give Him a Home

Puppets Have Feelings Too.

How to Hold Your Puppet

Silent Partners

Introducing your puppet

Putting together a show

How to work an audience

Practice tips

Forward:

WARNING:  READ THIS BOOK BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR PUPPET

This book is for you if you’re interested in Ventriloquism.  It will teach you Ventriloquism basics, and how to be a Ventriloquist.

When I was in Puppet School, I purchased the biggest and best puppets I could find, all different kinds and sizes.  Then I took the Ventriloquism class.  I learned very quickly that the low voice hurt my throat.  That meant I couldn’t use some of the guy puppets I had just bought.  Ouch!  So, buy this book, try out the Basic Ventriloquism voices and see which ones you can do easily before you buy your puppet.

Ventriloquism is for kids of all ages.  I loved puppets from the time I was eight years old.  I now teach classes on ventriloquism; and perform with all my friends all over the state.  I love what I do.

I have puppets of all shapes and sizes, and this book will help you create a friend you will love.

With this book you will learn how to do amazing voices in a fun way.  It will teach you how to create a unique puppet, make them come alive, and give your puppet feelings and personality. 

This book will teach you how to build a routine, start a show, and put it all together.  As you practice, you may become a really, really amazing ventriloquist.

CHAPTER 1 –VENTRILOQUISM ABC’S

You can learn how to talk without moving your mouth.  In this chapter, you’ll learn how to move your mouth and lips, and then we’ll add the Ventriloquism ABC’s.

Begin by looking in the mirror.  Close your mouth partially, leaving your lips open a tiny bit. Relax your jaw. Put your teeth together, and try to talk with your mouth closed.  Relax when talking, never strain your neck or throat muscles.  Try it again, as it will