A ventriloquist's final test is performing in front of a live audience.
Ventriloquism is a talent that requires speaking coherently through an almost closed mouth and involves learning several tricks and techniques. In order to trick an audience into believing your voice is coming from somewhere else, a ventriloquist will perform with a dummy or puppet. Learning to speak without moving your mouth may take weeks or months to perfect, but the practice will pay off when you amaze your audience with your skill. In order to appeal to your audience, create an age-appropriate routine of clever jokes about relevant topics.
Instructions
Instructions
1. Practice speaking through slightly parted lips without moving your mouth. Try saying the vowels before practicing the alphabet.
2. Remember tricks for pronouncing difficult letters including B, F, M, P, Q, V and W. The substitution for "S" is a "geh" sound made in the throat, and for "F" the "th" sound. For "M," use the "N" sound instead and replace "P" with "kl." The sound "koo" replaces "Q" and "th" replaces "V." Substitute "W" with "ooh." It may seem odd using these pronunciations, but the audience will be tricked into hearing what you want them to.
3. Review the script for your routine and replace elaborate and long words with simpler and shorter words. For example, say "smart" instead of "intelligent."
4. Get a dummy that is unique and develop your routine. When putting together your routine, create your own jokes about current issues that your audience can relate to. Consider incorporating singing or magic tricks into your act.
5. Practice your act in front of a mirror and in front of family and friends before performing in front of an audience. Consider performing at elementary schools, libraries, hospitals or retirement homes.
