“Give The Customer What They Want”

How many times have you gone to see an entertainer who only entertains themselves? If it’s a magician, he or she does tricks THEY like, not what the audience wants to hear or see. Or a juggler who does the same act as the rest of the jugglers, or a VENTRILOQUIST who...
BACKDROP CURTAIN OR NO BACKDROP CURTAIN?

BACKDROP CURTAIN OR NO BACKDROP CURTAIN?

One area of discussion that crops up from time to time is whether or not to use a backdrop curtain or go without. I think it depends upon what kind of a show your are doing and where the show will be staged. Let me explain … For years I did not use a backdrop...
MAKE YOUR CLIENT COMFORTABLE

MAKE YOUR CLIENT COMFORTABLE

Now before you read this headline and think I am advocating buying a sofa for your customer, let me explain. Although WE know how much time it would take us to set our show and be ready to perform, the client is always the “nervous one” about your arrival time, plus...
“BE YOURSELF” THE BEST ADVICE!

“BE YOURSELF” THE BEST ADVICE!

One of the best pieces of advice I have heard from my wife, my Mom and Dad, and my good friends is “always be yourself!”  Nothing can any more true than that … on a personal and professional level. I have seen many amateur vents emulate their ventriloquist...

THE “BIG 3” OF A SHOW

Every good ventriloquist show has what I like to call the “Big 3”, a beginning, a middle, and a definite end. That’s a simple show formula. It makes sense when you create the show, and it makes sense to the audience. Your audience doesn’t go away dissatisfied...
The “Professional Touch”

The “Professional Touch”

Many things go into making a professional. Some of the things seem to be just common sense, while others are habits you need to learn to train yourself to be a pro. Let’s explore a few ways you should be acting professionally. • Eating At A Banquet or Gig – I...