The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism

by Taylor Mason

The art of "bellyspeaking" isn't for dummies.

The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Ventriloquism teaches everyone to speak from their bellies, create and substitute sounds, use all the registers of their voice, and create diversions to attract the listener's ear-whether they invest in a fancy puppet or create their own figure out of a sweat sock.

•Includes tips for making, manipulating, and talking with their dummy and for it-both at the same time

•Advice for getting an act together and taking it on the road-getting gigs, getting paid, and how to improve performances

•How to write dialogue and jokes and rehearsal techniques

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Koyote the Blind]

I got this book as an emergency measure. I had just gotten a used replica of Charlie to cos play for a Buffy themed party. Upon learning this, the hostess asked me to perform at a stage set up for the event. With just a little over a week to go, and having already accepted to go on stage, I devoured this wonderful, simple, direct, and effective guide. Charlie got lots of applause, and he carried the show. All I had to do was sit there and follow all the instructions.

[Zippity do Dah]

I really liked this book! It's super helpful and easy to read.