Unleash your inner ventriloquist with Paul Winchell’s classic ‘Ventriloquism For Fun and Profit!’ Learn secrets & create amazing dummies. A must-have for aspiring performers! Transform your act today!
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Master the Art of Ventriloquism with Paul Winchell
Discover the timeless guide to ventriloquism with Ventriloquism For Fun and Profit by Paul Winchell. This classic book is a must-have for both amateur and professional ventriloquists, offering a treasure trove of practical advice and techniques that remain relevant today.
What You’ll Learn
- So You Want To Be a Ventriloquist: Start your journey with foundational insights.
- From Witchcraft to Music Halls: Explore the fascinating history of ventriloquism.
- The Voice-The Beginning of Ventriloquism: Master the art of voice manipulation.
- How To Build a Dummy: Step-by-step guides to creating your own dummy, including mechanisms for moving mouths and eyes.
- Synchronization and Manipulation: Learn to synchronize your voice with your dummy’s movements.
- Character, Costume and Conversation: Develop unique characters and engaging routines.
- Routines and Sketches: Practical examples to get you started.
- Just for Fun, For Profit: Tips on turning your skills into a profitable venture.
Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is a rare gem that has been meticulously republished to preserve its original text and artwork. Whether you’re looking to entertain friends or start a new career, Ventriloquism For Fun and Profit is your ultimate guide.
This early work is a fascinating read for entertainment enthusiasts. Thoroughly recommended for the bookshelf of the amateur or professional ventriloquist it contains a wealth of information that is still useful and practical today. Contents Include: So You Want To Be a Ventriloquist, From Witchcraft to Music Halls, The Voice-The Beginning of Ventriloquism, How To Build a Dummy-Part 1, How To Build a Dummy-Part 2, Mechanism for Realism-Part 1, Moving Mouth, Mechanism for Realism-Part 2, Moving Eyes, Painting the Dummy and Building the Body, Synchronization and Manipulation, Additional Manipulation, Character, Costume and Conversation, Routines and Sketches, Just for Fun, For Profit, and A Few Conclusions. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
