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.
BACKSTAGE THOUGHTS
Stories, insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road, ventriloquism, and the world of live 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.