The Magic Words

The Magic Words

Magicians have magic words that they say in their performances to make things happen. Whether it be “Alakazam”, “Hocus Pocus”,or something as simple as “Presto”, it made things appear, disappear, or change places. We ventriloquists have just four magic words that we...
NEVER STOP LEARNING…

NEVER STOP LEARNING…

The title of this column sounds like something we should all ready know, but you’d be surprised how many forget this. Age has nothing to do with you stopping your learning about our craft, neither does expertise. You can learn from any source and from anyone, if you...

There’s Gold In Small Towns !

I’m sure you’ve heard the old prospectors saying “There’s gold in them hills!”, well, I’m here to tell you that there is gold in them small towns as well!  Playing big cities and towns is rewarding but not as much as playing the...

“But They’re Stinking Up The Territory!”

I know that is a shocking headline to start this blog but it is true, especially if you have been performing or want to start performing in a given area. A bad act coming into your area CAN “stink up” the place with a terrible act, making it almost...

Are “Kidshows” Real Show Business?

Anyone who knows me and knows my work can answer this question in ONE word…YES! Kidshows are a legitimate part of show business. The clientele is different, granted, but the same good principles of show business apply, whether you are doing kidshows or corporate...