Becoming Famous On Social Media
About a month ago, I wrote an article called How To Become Famous. If you haven't read it, just click the link. I'll wait for you to get back. Someone mentioned that with the invention of social media and YouTube, it has become easier to become famous....
The I.V.S. Has Moved!
On July 2nd, Mark Wade did a guest blog ( Vents Need To Support Our ONLY Organization ) here on the Maher Studios forum. He discussed how ventriloquists should support the I.V.S., ventriloquism's only international organization. This created some...
The Post ConVENTion Blog Post
I said last week that there would be no post this week. What can I say? I'm an over-achiever. Actually, this isn't a blog post. This is a question ... If you went to the ConVENTion, what stood out for you this year? What made the event worthwhile for you?...
The Age Old Question
I received an email a few weeks ago with a question many new vents (and even some older) have asked. What type of figure should I use?. Should I use the (insert type of puppet/figure) I already have? Or should I get a (insert famous puppet) type character...
Vents Need To Support Our ONLY Organization
Today's article is by guest blogger - Mark Wade. Take a look at other entertainer’s organizations. The magic world has the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians; the clown world has World Clown organization and...
Talking With Clients
At one time, I felt I needed a phone script to talk with prospective clients. I was never sure what to say. Or what to ask. Over the years, I've realized I don't need a script. I know what I need for my performance. I ask a bunch of questions. And I...
Surfing The Internet
The other day I was surfing around the Internet and came across an article published by the New York Times on January 2, 2000. It's title: The Lives They Lived: Questions for Tim Robbins; Body Double You can read it here if you'd like ... The reporter...
Email Mistakes Entertainers Make
Are you using email to reach prospects? Are you getting results? Email is a cost effective way to get your information into the hands of potential clients. The problem is, if you don't do it correctly, you'll get no response, or worse, they could label you...
2018 Clinton Detweiler Scholarship Information
The 2018 Clinton Detweiler Scholarship Competition includes two amazing scholarship packages valued at nearly $3,000 each. Packages will be awarded to two performers, containing: $2,000 toward travel to the 2018 Vent Haven Convention $350 credit towards...
How Much Is A Ventriloquist Dummy?
How Much? I get a couple of emails a month asking about ventriloquist figures. Usually it will be something like: "How much will it cost to buy a professional ventriloquist dummy with moving eyes and mouth?" First, I have to let people know Maher Studios no longer...
