Organizing The Joke File

Organizing The Joke File

If you’ve been in ventriloquism for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the joke file. Comedians of all types have a joke file. It is a way to keep track of jokes you write or hear. Let me stress that when you hear a joke – it isn’t...
What Happens Next?

What Happens Next?

There will come a day when we can’t do shows anymore. For some, sooner than others. So what will you do next? My friend Al Good had a stroke. One side effect was he could no longer remember his show. He is no longer able to perform. Al still keeps his connection...
I Can Get A Magician For Less …

I Can Get A Magician For Less …

A client once said to me, “Why are you so expensive? I could hire a magician for less.” That is wrong in so many ways. For one, you could never hire Terry Fator or Jeff Dunham at my rate. You could never hire me for the rate someone else may charge. There...

Breaking The Mold

Ventriloquists sometimes get a bad rap. For years, agents didn’t want to book them because they felt vent acts were stuck in the 50’s. Everyone ws working with cheeky boy figures. It seemed as if  clients only had a choice of Charlie McCarthy, Jerry...
What Is The IVS?

What Is The IVS?

The International Ventriloquist Society What is it? Who is it for? Why should I be a member? Well, I hope to answer some questions today! First, click below to: Download A Sample Issue Of The IVS Spotlight The PDF will open in a separate window and you can double...