MVR – Something Different
Welcome to a very different episode of Maher Ventriloquist Radio. Why is it different? Well,you will have to listen and find out! One thing is certain, I think you will enjoy today's conversation. When friends get together you never know what is going to...
JAY JOHNSON TO PRESENT “ACTING FOR VENTRILOQUISTS” LECTURE AT VENT HAVEN ConVENTion 2017
Tony Award winning ventriloquist JAY JOHNSON will be presenting a lecture on acting techniques for ventriloquists on Thursday, July 13. This "not-to-be missed" lecture will give attendees some great tips on how to command the stage and make a vent act more believable...
MVR – Where Are The Puppets?
Where are the puppets? What do you do with yours when you aren't performing? What about the pros? Where are their puppets? Everybody LOVES puppets? Right? Well today, we discuss puppets with some insights you might find interesting, or amusing or, wishing...
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VENT HAVEN ConVENTion 2017 (July 12-15, 2017) HAS SOME BIG SURPRISES IN STORE FOR YOU!! We are proud to announce that our buddy JEFF DUNHAM will be lecturing on "Your Act- Improving on What You Think Is Right!". This will be a never-seen-before lecture you can only...
MVR – What Do You Think About On-Stage?
What do you think about on-stage? Your script? Your next line? How the puppet emotes? Your puppet movement? How you are standing? What impression you are giving the audience? If there is a boogy hanging out of your nose? If you pulled up your fly? If your...
MVR – How Do You End Your Shows?
We often hear you should start your show with your second strongest bit, and close your show with your strongest material. In between, there should be ups and downs that give your audience time to enjoy the ride. Today, Mark, Ken and I discuss how we end...
MVR – How Often Do You Change Material?
How often do you change your material? Do you need a fresh act every time? How much should you change? When should you change? Why do you need to change? Mark, Ken & I weigh in on the old question - if my underwear doesn't stink - who is going to...
MVR – What Vent Books Influenced You?
An interesting discussion about books on ventriloquism. Some you may have, some you may have heard of, some may have influenced you! And no - this isn't a commercial for Maher! We encourage you to share your favorite books on ventriloquism and performing...
MVR – Handling Life On The Road
What is a professional entertainer's life really like? It isn't like you think. Today we discuss how we handle being on the road. Mark and Ken talk about this with the concept the listener wants to be a full time pro. Even if you don't want to be a pro -...
MVR – Things We’ve Enjoyed In Our Careers
It doesn't matter if you are a pro, a part timer or a hobbyist, ventriloquism is fun. It is supposed to be enjoyable. So today, Tom & Ken decide to discuss what they have enjoyed over their careers. However, as is often the case, the discussion takes a...
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