ventriloquism

Steve Taylor Video Course In

Ventriloquism

A COMPLETE VIDEO COURSE IN VENTRILOQUISM! Now Available on 3  DVD’s! Now you can successfully learn ventriloquism from just watching TV! (and practicing, of course!) The set includes all three Steve Taylor ventriloquism videos: Voicing Your Dummy; The basics and building blocks about NOT moving your lips! Manipulating Your Dummy;  How to move your dummy/puppet so they seem real and alive and Humoring Your Dummy; How to be funny once your dummy talks! If followed carefully, this course is GUARANTEED to put you on the path to “Playing With Dolls And Talking To Yourself!”  3 1/2 hours of hilarious instruction.     “This trio of tapes should be in every new vent's library - no I take that back - they should be in every vent's library.  You've taken everything I've read in dozens of ventriloquism instruction books and made it all make sense!  By coupling your excellent teaching skills with the practice exercises and demonstrations by both historical and current vents - you've come up with the best instructional system I've found!  Thank you so much!”   - Tom Myers, Carlsbad, NM      “Thanks for your advice and also for putting out those great videos, the whole family thoroughly enjoys them. Cheers!” -  Billy James, Australia BUY ALL THREE “…YOUR DUMMY” DVD SET (See below) FOR ONLY $89.00!  A $95 Value! Plus US shipping is FREE on the 3 DVD set $89.00

Voicing Your Dummy DVD

Finally, a BEGINNING ventriloquism course that is clear, concise and  complete! In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn the Eight Building Blocks of Beginning Ventriloquism and be on your way to successfully learn this fun and ancient art. Learn to keep your lips still while you play with dolls and talk to yourself! You’ll laugh as you learn along with fulltime professional ventriloquist and educator, Steve Taylor. Everything you need to know is included. Eight important lessons, that if practiced, will perfect your ventriloquial skills.  PLUS; Scores of  hilarious clips to illustrate many of Steve’s principles. An invaluable learning resource!  A BEST SELLER at the Vent Haven Convention. $35.00

Manipulating Your Dummy DVD

One of my best sellers! 65 minute video teaching eight easy steps to  make your vent figures & soft puppets "come alive" using manipulation.  Ventriloquism is more than just “not moving your lips.” This video instruction reveals the secrets on how to make your figure “alive” and “real” through movement. Each step illustrated with video clips of Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Mark Wade, etc.   $30.00

Humoring Your Dummy DVD

For everyone who wants to be more funny with their vent routines. 60 minutes of hilarious instruction on one broadcast-quality video. Learn the 12 Ways To Be A Funny Ventriloquist,  Dramatic Structure, Conflict and Character Differences. Each principle taught is illustrated with a video clip of ventriloquists Jim Adams, Mark Wade, Mark Thompson and Gene Cordova! You’ll watch it again & again!  A SELL-OUT at the Vent Haven Convention. $30.00

Fooling Your Dummy DVD

Add some MAGIC to your ACT! Have you ever wanted to do magic with your ventriloquist figure? Now you can learn how! Using actual  performance footage, this 60 minute video teaches you Steve’s own favorite magic-ventriloquism routines, plus scores of other magical effects that your dummy can do with or without you! The Spot Can, Axtell’s Magic Drawing Board, Dummy Mentalist, Drinking Liquids While Singing, plus much, much, more! $30.00

Accessorizing Your Dummy DVD

Two Hours Long! How To Present Your Shows PROFESSIONALLY!  Everything you need to know about ventriloquism OUTSIDE of performing your actual act. In this two hour instructional DVD, Steve Taylor discusses microphones, sound systems, backdrops, choosing and cueing music, entrances & exits with your figure, cases, traveling, flying, driving, audience warm-ups, using assistants, costuming, vent stands plus much, much more! If you currently perform ventriloquism or desire to do so in the future, this DVD is a must-have addition to your library! A Sell-Out at the Vent Haven Convention! $35.00

Encyclopedia of Comedy Gospel Vent 

Routines - Volumes 1, 2 & 3

by Jim Huntamer.  Each volume contains 50  vent routines from the Friend’s Puppets that you will use! Scripturally accurate, funny, audience-tested. Old Testament, Gospels & Acts.  Softbound. Highly recommended. Get all three for the discounted price of $69. US media mail shipping included. $25.00 each

Rudy’s Bible Stories - Vol. 1-4

Volumes 1-4. Four audio CD’s  each containing 4 to 6 fifteen minute  Gospel vent stories from Steve’s radio show of the early 90’s featuring Rudy O’Riley. US media mail shipping included. $20.00

Gospel Vent Routines Lecture Notes

6 original favorite Gospel vent routines from my own shows. Plus a bonus "Night Before Christmas" parody. US media mail shipping included. $10.00

Educating Your Dummy DVD

Steve’s NEWEST video in his Video Course In Ventriloquism! Educating Your Dummy will equip you to add educational content to your comedic ventriloquism and puppet routines. In this 60 minute video, Steve uses his 50 plus years of experience to share his proven methods of creating, writing and performing educational ventriloquism routines. Using an easy to follow “5 Steps To Writing Original Educational Routines,” Steve will teach about selecting Subjects, creating a Thesis Statement, Outlining, Selecting a Style and then the actual Dialogue Writing and Refining. Additional topics discussed include Length, Introduction, Dramatic Structure, Character, Cause & Effect, Adding Humor and Synthesizing your routine into a chohesive whole that audiences will both laugh at and learn from. Clips from Steve’s live shows are also included.