Maher Ventriloquist Radio – Different Markets For Ventriloquists
After talking about the fairs & festival markets, we thought perhaps we could share some other possible markets ventriloquists might work. Over the past 30+ years, Mark, Ken & I have worked a ton of different markets and share first hand...
RESULTS OF JUNIOR / SENIOR OPEN MIC SIGN UPS
RESULTS OF JUNIOR / SENIOR OPEN MIC SESSIONS AT VHC 2016 Here are the results of the emails for entrance into the Junior an Senior Open Mic sessions for this year's Vent Haven ConVENTion 2016. The order in this list is the order they were...
PRACTICING YOUR “CHOPS” A MUST!
I am a real believer in practicing when it comes to ventriloquism. Not only do I believe in practicing the routines and he manipulation, but I also believe in practicing my “chops” or basic exercises to keep a still lip and to pronounce...
MARCH 9 IS SIGN UP FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR OPEN MIC AT VHC
TOMORROW IS SIGN UP DAY FOR JUNIOR / SENIOR OPEN MIC ..and I must receive your request by 10 AM Eastern Time here in the USA. TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE ConVENTion. If a request is received and you are not registered you will...
Maher Ventriloquist Radio – The Start Of Something New
Things are changing here at Maher Ventriloquist Studios. Maher Ventriloquist Radio is now becoming a part of the IVS member services. That means to hear future (and some past) episodes, you will need to become a member of the International Ventriloquist...
KEEPING UP!!
In this ever changing world, the one thing you can do for yourself as a working ventriloquist is to “keep up”. What exactly does that mean? It means know what’s going on in the world of ventriloquism, who’s doing it, and making a...
Maher Ventriloquist Radio – Working Fairs & Festivals
Fairs and festivals can pay well, but they can be hard work. Today we discuss our hours spent in the heat and dust. You'll hear what makes the market a nightmare - and what makes it fun. Find out how to determine if working a fair or festival will be a...
WHEN SHOULD YOU ARRIVE PRIOR TO YOUR SHOW ?
When should you arrive for a show or presentation with your ventriloquism? That’s an interesting question, and one that could have multiple answers, depending upon the venue. When I toured with country stars like Garth Brooks, Reba...
Maher Ventriloquist Radio – Cheap Shows Are Bad
Cheap shows are bad. They'll hurt you. Why? Find out as Ken, Mark and I discuss the dark side of working cheap. You can listen to this episode here, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or download it below to listen later: Right Click & Save To Download...
PREPARED ADLIBS…IS THAT ALLOWED ?
I know many of you are reading this headline and saying “ Is that an oxymoron (and it has nothing to do with Oxyclean, the soap detergent)?”. Yes, adlibs or off-the-cuff- remarks can be premeditated. In fact, I ENCOURAGE you to write...
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