Feb 24, 2014
Today we are talking about wardrobe for ventriloquists. What you wear on stage can make a big difference in your performance. Comfort is now king and so we must look at how to properly dress for our shows. As the old saying goes “Clothes makes the man (or woman) !...
Feb 17, 2014
For years as a full time traveling childen’s ventriloquist I struggled with the idea of whether or not to use a show backdrop, a curtain behind me for my shows. For years I didn’t until my wife Jody suggested I try using one ..and it made all the difference in the...
Feb 10, 2014
Where do ventriloquists perform? As ventriloquists we have many different choices to make….”soft puppets” vs. “hard puppets”; costuming; stage settings… but the most important choice is to find the right venue to do your shows. Hopefully I can shed some...
Feb 3, 2014
I have been asked many times about combining other allied arts (magic, juggling, puppetry, etc.) with ventriloquism. Is this something that’s acceptable? My answer: yes! Now before I give you the wrong impression, ventriloquism is definitely strong enough to stand...
Jan 27, 2014
One thing I learned years ago from performers and cartoonists is the power of an Idea File. It doesn’t have to be fancy. A simple folder or envelope works. The idea is to have one spot to collect inspiration. They could be notes you jot down, magazine clippings, funny...
Jan 20, 2014
You’re at a venue and suddenly something breaks, cracks, of falls apart. What are you to do? Cry and hide in your room Beg for repair materials at the venue Have you own emergency repair kit If you answered “3 “, you win the prize for being a successful vent! ...
Jan 13, 2014
There are many things to consider when thinking about going “pro”. I mentioned a few things in my last article: CAN YOU MAKE A LIVING AS A FULL TIME VENTRILOQUIST? Now I want to wrap up this discussion with this column. Family Support: In order to go pro and be...
Jan 6, 2014
The question of whether or not you can make a full time living as a professional ventriloquist has been bantered about for many years in many different forums, but the short answer is YES..BUT IT’S DIFFICULT! Now I don’t want to start this blog by scaring you, but I...
Nov 25, 2013
After a brief absence the NEW Maher Ventriloquist Studios is rolling out! With new and improved products we encourage all vents and potential vents to go to our website, MaherStudios.com , and see what we have to offer. We are even updating the Maher Course in...
Nov 18, 2013
ANNOUNCING A NEW WORLD ORGANIZATION FOR VENTRILOQUISTS… THE IVS! It will launch this December and you will receive a membership card and certificate, an IVS pin, and get access to our online newsletter, “The IVS “Spotlight”. The “Spotlight” will have news ,...
