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 always...

I wish I had a dime for every person who asked me “Who do you recommend to build a puppet?”, as I would be a rich guy at this point. I can’t actually give you a definitive answer on the best puppet maker, but I can give you some ideas as to who you may find to do the...

I know I’ve touched on this topic a time or two in the past, but what I am going to tell you bears repeating. To be truly successful in ventriloquism, finding your “niche’, or market is a must. You must find what makes you happy and then concentrate on the niche to...

I have a confession..I love books! I know that’s not a big revelation, but I think it’s important to point it out, especially since this is the topic for this column. Books have been a big part of what made me a ventriloquist, and hopefully they can help you as well....

In my first installment I gave you some ideas to think about when you are working outdoor shows. This next column will explore further some of things necessary when performing in the great outdoors. One of the things most outdoor entertainment planners fail to look at...

I don’t care how you cut it, but performing outdoors is a tricky thing. You have all the variables working against you, yet you need to still look good to your audience. How do you do this successfully? Hopefully I can give you some answers, or at least get you...

I’ve mentioned this in the past but it bears repeating, idea files can be great things!  What’s an idea file?  It is everything and anything that you can store in a file folder that gives you an idea or spurs you on to create something. I am always on the lookout for...