ventriloquism • comedy • craft
What Is a Ventriloquist? The Art Behind the Comedy
What a ventriloquist really does, where the art came from, and why great ventriloquism is about character and comedy, not just keeping your lips still.
FUNNY DUMMY
THREE ENTERTAINERS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE.
Stand-up comedy. Ventriloquism. Unpredictable characters. A high-energy, laugh-out-loud show that leaves audiences of all ages amazed, amused, and talking long after the lights go down.
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JUSTIN KADE
Comedian. Ventriloquist. Creator of Funny Dummy. For years, Justin has been captivating audiences with a unique blend of stand-up comedy and unforgettable characters. What started as a handmade dummy at age 15 has grown into a full-scale live entertainment show that brings three comics to the stage for the price of one.
BACKSTAGE THOUGHTS
Stories, insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road, ventriloquism, and the world of comedy.
ventriloquism • technique • behind the scenes
How Do Ventriloquists Talk Without Moving Their Lips?
A working ventriloquist explains the real technique: lip position, the six 'impossible' letters, the substitutions that replace them, and why your brain helps the illusion along.
ventriloquism • myths • behind the scenes
Do Ventriloquists Really Throw Their Voices?
No ventriloquist can physically throw their voice. Here's what's really happening, why your brain believes the puppet is talking, and how the 'distant voice' trick works.