The Complete Idiot's Guide To Ventriloquism (Idiot's Guides) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)

                
              
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Ventriloquism (Idiot's Guides) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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
Series: Idiot's Guides
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: ALPHA; 1St Edition edition (May 4, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1615640002
ISBN-13: 978-1615640003
Product Dimensions:  7.4 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review:  4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #198,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)   #11 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > Puppets & Puppetry   #54 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Reference   #17894 in Books > Humor & Entertainment
While I am a practicing ventriloquist, I am always looking for ways to improve my craft. I have read many books and watched, "How To", Videos over the years and I have to say, this book has loads of information in it and I did pick up some good pointers to add in my own pursuit of excellence. This Book is all inclusive and I believe a must for any aspiring or even for the accomplished ventriloquist!I would recommend this book, especially to beginner Vents, as it covers not only the craft but how to get the all important, "Stage Time" and how to sell yourself, once you have attained the degree of proficiency you will need to actually begin to perform for people.I could not put the book down until I completed it and I expect I will use it as a reference for many years to come. It is that chocked full of excellent information.Good luck to all who read it and take up Ventriloquism!Joe Radle
I knew I wanted to learn ventriloquism, but I didn't know where to start. So I purchased a few books and was left clueless about many aspects of the trade. Then  suggested this book by Taylor Mason. I saw him perform live a few years ago with Bill Gather and he was fantastic. Then I saw him on TV a few times so I decided to get the book.You can tell in the introduction that Mason is a highly educated man. The book #1 is well written. Some of the other books I got on the subject are written by Ventriloquists attempting to be authors, Taylor Mason is a Ventriloquist who is also an author.#2 Everything else about the book is amazingly informative. I could go in more detail but really why bother. If you want to learn Ventriloquism then you MUST buy this book. I've read others, looked online, bought the videos but nothing compares.When I practice I can easily find information if I need to review!And he gives advice for writing scripts and actually getting into the business.
This ease of learning how to become a ventriloquist via this book is amazing. I have tried unsuccessfully for years to learn by books, friends,comedians etc and nothing worked until now.Not saying I'm an idiot but.....This booked rocked and I highly suggest it, worth every penny!! I now play with dummies!!! :-) LIVE!! In front of an audience!!
this book is the best I have read on ventriloquism. Very detailed in techniques for speaking, animating figures, script writing, joke writing, etc. Highly recommended.
I am in the process of re-learning ventriloquism. I bought two resources. One was the classic training program for ventriloquists, The Maher Home Course of Ventriloquism, and the other was The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism.The Maher Course has always been the standard by which all other ventriloquism training has been judged. Most of the pros learned with this course.Then, along came The Complete Idiot's guide! I initially bought the Kindle version, because I travel a great deal. I Liked it so much that I also bought the print version! The instructions are very clear, and the author also helps you to develop ways to actually say "the impossible sounds", rather than just using substitute sounds.As I understand it, The Maher Course will soon be unavaialable. I think The Complete Idiot's Guide To Ventriloquism will fill that gap nicely. In fact, I think it raises the bar even further.Congratulations to the author for producing such a high quality product that will help ventriloquists entertain audiences for a long time to come!
This book is the Holy Grail of ventriloquism books on 'how to do it books". After taking several courses and reviewing several DVD's, this book has everything and more then can be found any where on the web. The author is to be commended for doing an outstanding job in reveiling the best how to book on the market today. The one who purchases this book will not be disappointed. A great book!If I could give out stars it would have 5 stars plus.
If you want to learn ventriloquism, this is a very good starting point. You get all the information and know-how from a professional ventriloquist. The only thing missing is a video link to see and hear the actual examples given in the book.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ventriloquism I've Been a professional family entertainer for over 30 + years...the first vent material I read was scratched on cave rocks then I had edison's record with the teaching comeing out the grooves and now that I'm old and wrinkled I have this on my Kindle....wow this is fantastic...don't matter if your a newbie or been belly talkin' since the times of King Tut,there's something in this tome for you...Taylor Mason knows what he's talking 'bout - and you can't see his lips move !
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