Apr 28, 2016
On May 15 the registration for both primary and family registrations goes up !! The primary registration goes up to $150. (a $10.00 increase) and he family member registration goes to $120. (a $20. increase)..so ACT NOW ro avoid the price increase. We also have...
Apr 27, 2016
That is tough question..how often should you practice. If you are working show regularly the shows can actually take the place of practicing. Think of it as a paid practice session. But this comes only after you have mastered your routine and have done it for a while....
Apr 20, 2016
One of the best things for us , yet one of the toughest, is to learn how to accept constructive criticism. Notice I said CONSTRUCTIVE criticism..there is a difference. If you work at ventriloquism long enough somebody is going to become jealous of your success. It’s a...
Apr 13, 2016
Before you start thinking I’m writing a column about Houdini, let me explain that this is an article about marketing. Each and every market has it’s own unique set of locks that you have to unlock to make the market work for you. Because you could unlock these factors...
Apr 6, 2016
Hopefully during the time of your career as a ventriloquist you will have your own personal “aha” moment…that moment where you say to yourself THIS is the reason I am doing these shows. Maybe it was a perfect night when everything was going according to your plan. All...
Apr 4, 2016
Today Mark, Ken & I talk about the International Ventriloquist Society. Are you a member? Should you be? Why? What do you get out of it? How will it benefit you? Find out some history on ventriloquist organizations and the IVS, the only current international...
Mar 30, 2016
You’ve heard the phrase “practice..practice..practice” from many experts. But if you are like most of us, you find it often difficult to buckle down and actually get to it. Therefore, I say it is important to practice but it is also important to set a schedule and...
Mar 23, 2016
I have seen many performers that have been doing lines and jokes that were originated by other acts. They also are using puppets very close to what top pros are using and it looks like a direct swipe. If confronted, the newbie act will claim “I didn’t know it was a...
Mar 19, 2016
i am so pleased to see the registrations rolling in on a daily basis for the 2016 Vent Haven International Ventriloquists’ ConVENTion (July 13-16, 2016). This is our 40th.Anniversary and we have many special things planned, including a trip to Northern...
Mar 16, 2016
I know we’ve talked about this important thing in the past but it still bears repeating. You can’t be all things to all people or audiences. You will go through a period at the beginning of your performing career where you try different markets. This is...
