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Hi guys bascally can someone help with a great book or DVD with easy to understand instruction on teaching this great art

The best I have read is a book by Paul Stadelman, but I can't remember the name. Google him and you'll find it.

The Maher course, if it is still on the market, is meant to be the top one. Steve Taylor had some good DVDs on the art, including voicing your dummy.

I learned ventriloquism years ago from a nice easy book called Ventriloquism Made Easy by Kolby King. I found it in my local library but I notice that if you have trouble finding it there it sells quite cheap on Amazon.

Learning how to express the alphabet of all the vocal sounds isn't too hard. But it needs plenty of practice after that to ensure you can do it second nature so the audience aren't inclined to look at you while you are doing it but at the puppet while he's talking.

dont forget to read up on the history of the art, because you will find long forgotten hints and tips.Also,you will find names of past masters, many of whom published how to manuals.

I have a DVD from Fun Inc called Talk like a Dummy, which is entertaining and clear (although it's a few years since I watched it). The bonus is at the end, with a video of Jay Marshall and Lefty.

Ian

Its a pity Ellisdon's aren't still going.....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/52932228@N08/5540669154/

Dont know what this is like, but i had a mailshot from Amazon this morning, featuring this.......

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0486 ... 831_snp_dp

WOW thanks guys!

Now I need to diside which out of all the ones you have mentioned is best

I like the idea of a course, any opinions? Iv found the Maher course it looks good! But iv also found the 'Ventriloquism 101 course' does anyone know anything about this course?

The Maher course is expensive, but the best. Apart from that DVDs will probably help more than books.

In the end of the day it is a matter of confidence. Just go out and do it, and keep your puppet animated, and you will learn on the job.