How to Become a Ventriloquist

by Edgar Bergen

Book Overview

This easy-to-follow manual, designed especially for aspiring amateur ventriloquists, offers expert advice from an internationally renowned performer. Bergen reveals the secrets of his trade, sharing helpful tips on "near" ventriloquism, the doll-dummy, hand puppets, shadowgraphs and cardboard dummies, and much more. 48 illustrations enhance this definitive guide from a master of the art.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486410862
• ISBN13: 9780486410869
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Bergen and McCarthy, Our History and Art of Ventriloquism

Edgar Bergen takes us on a personal voyage through his world and beyond, Ventriloquism. Bergen tells us "there is no deep, dark mystery about Ventriloquism" and exposes the secrets and Illusions of Near and Distant Ventriloquism, figure making as well as the start of his showbiz companion Charlie McCarthy. A book well worth reading and a history worth knowing.