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Instructional Books
PROFESSIONAL SECRETS Ventriloquism in a Nutshell - By far one of the BEST books on learning ventriloquism! 10 fun filled lessons introduce the reader to all of the basics of ventriloquism. This quick, simplified step-by-step instruction book is fully illustrated for the reader's enjoyment. Price $6.00 Ventriloquism from A to V - Everything from A Basic Course to Ventriloquist publicity and showmanship. Professional secrets and advice gleaned from a lifetime of experience as well as interviews with active professional ventriloquists. Price $6.00 Adventures in The Vent Trade - Over 50 pages of practical tips, hints and “Tools for Survival” for the working ventriloquist or anyone considering ventriloquism as a full or part time career. To be or not be a Pro? Equipment, sound advice, wardrobe, prop ideas, packing and travel, the performance “venue”, client relations, setting goals and more. Price $7.00 Puppets, Props, And Performance - Tips, ideas and plans to enhance your puppets, vent figures and performances. If you can cut wood, drill a hole, turn a screw, bend wire, sew a seam or use glue, you’ll love this section of the book. Sections 2 and 3 contain prop ideas and suggested routines to develop your programs. $7.00 SHOWMANSHIP AND PERFORMING: Expressions, Attitudes, and Actions - Use this reference book to learn how to manipulate your puppet or vent figure in the most life like manner. Simply look up the desired attitude (Anger, Ashamed, Fear, Tease, Sleep, Courage,etc.) and follow the directions! The first and only major work designed to help ventriloquists enhance the ventriloquial illusion, manipulate the figure (even the most basic figure) so as to portray every facial expression with correct body language to express any and all feelings and attitude! Both vocal speech and body movements are described in detail. Topics, attitudes, and mannerisms are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced. Written by Cliff Taylor, professional ventriloquist and instructor. Price $7.00 Know Your Character - Written to help you develop strong character traits and personality for your puppets; then use that personality to improve your routine. Lots of ideas and examples with actual dialogue. A very useful character-building checklist is included. By William Andersen. This is an excellent resource and a best seller. Price $7.00 Audience Participation - by Dale BrownDale Brown, with the help of a number of professional performers, has compiled a wonderful selection of ideas that are tested and proven. The audience loves to be a part of the show, and nothing wins them over more quickly. Actual comedy ideas are included. Ventriloquist entertainment at its best! Price $6.00 Making It Up As You Go - by Dale BrownNo performer should be without this manual discussing the art of AD-LIBBING! Why it is so important for the ventriloquist. How to find ad-libs (with many samples). How to get the timing perfect. Ad-libbing with children. How to avoid problems. There’s a funny section of remarks for unexpected interruptions. Price $6.00 If the String Breaks - and even if it doesn’t! Yes, some of the ideas in this creative book are just TOO GOOD to be saved for an unlikely emergency! Use them anytime to add novelty and comedy to the act. Some great comic closings. By Dave Castle. Price $5.00 Conquering Stage Fright - So, we went to several professional ventriloquists and asked their advice. In this book you'll find their comments. The cause and cure for stage fright; how to chase away the "butterflies" and calm the jitters! Time tested remedies that work! Price $4.00 On Stage - Chapter titles include: Showmanship, Audience Participation, How to Hold Your Audience’s Attention, The Psychology of Being Remembered, Professional Etiquette, Memorizing Your Act, Sound Systems, etc. Polish your act into a professional presentation. Price $5.00 |
