Mar 13, 2017
My friend David Weyrick sent me some topics for potential blog posts. (Thanks David!) This one jumped out because of the timing, so here it is: TAX TIPS FOR VENTRILOQUISTS In the United States, tax day is April 15th. Please keep in mind that I am not an accountant and...
Jan 10, 2017
Just a heads up – Maher Studios is undergoing some more changes. Google wants all websites to be secured by something called an SSL certificate. Basically, that means the site establishes a secure connection with your computer to prevent anyone from stealing...
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...
Nov 25, 2015
I have touched on this in the past in some of my writings but it is worth repeating , and even adding some additional tips. If you are a working vent, no matter if you a pro or amateur, you should think in terms of having an emergency kit with you to handle, well,...
Oct 20, 2015
Okay blog readers – I have a question. How important is it to you that you can comment on the blog? I have to ask, because one of Mark’s post has pulled in over 237 comments. 235 of those comments are spam. How can I tell? Read these and tell me what they...
Oct 12, 2015
One of the first things I learned when I started into vent full time over 35 years ago was the slogan “pack flat..play big”. It means to have props that can break down for easy storage and easy transportation, yet has a big impact on audiences. Now not everything can...
