How to Be a Good Ventriloquist

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:09
When a good ventriloquist performs, it almost looks like magic. How do they do it and make it look so effortless? The good news is that it's not magic, and anyone can learn the secrets to being a talented ventriloquist! In this article,...
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When a good ventriloquist performs, it almost looks like magic. How do they do it and make it look so effortless? The good news is that it’s not magic, and anyone can learn the secrets to being a talented ventriloquist! In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started, like how to throw your voice like the professionals, come up with your own act, and put on a great show.

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Working on Your Voice

  1. Step 1 Learn to speak...
    Learn to speak without moving your lips. Go through the alphabet without moving your lips. You'll notice that the letters "b," "f," "m," "p," "q," "v," and "w" will make your lips move. To say these without moving your lips, you must use substitutions. For "b," say "d" or "geh." For "f," say "th." For "m," say "n," "nah," or "neh." For "p," say "kl" or "t." For "q," say "koo." For "v," say "th," and for "w," say "ooh."[1]
    • You may think the new words with the substituted letters sound ridiculous, but if you learn to put stress on the syllables that don't contain these letters, the words will begin to sound more natural.
    • Hold a finger over your mouth as if trying to tell someone to be quiet to help prevent your lips from moving. Gritting your teeth together may also help.
  2. Step 2 Practice “throwing” your...
    Practice “throwing” your voice. Take a deep breath in through your nose. Raise your tongue so it is near, but not touching, the soft palate at the roof of your mouth. Contract your diaphragm by tightening your stomach muscles, and keep your airway constricted so breath is trapped in your throat. Speak while exhaling slowly so that your voice sounds distant.[2]
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Method 2
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Choosing and Animating Your Puppet

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Putting on a Good Show

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Method 4
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Getting an Education in Ventriloquism

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