When I was a kid, Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Jimmy Nelson, Senor Wences and Shari Lewis kept the art of ventriloquism in the public's eye. The Sear's catalog sold ventriloquist dummmys and plenty of kids recall wanting to perform ventriloquism like the celebrities!
For more than two decades, ventriloquism faded. Despite the efforts of Jay Johnson and Ronn Lucas, it wasn't considered hip and the number of ventriloquists took a nose dive. Many considered it a dying art.
Then came Terry Fator. When he won America's Got Talent, suddenly ventriloquism was in fashion. During the same time period, Jeff Dunham was producing his second television special. Between Youtube views and Comedy Central, Jeff went from performing in theatres to headlining sold out shows at arenas.
Then Jay Johnson won a Tony Award, proving that ventriloquism isn't just comedy, but a legitimate stage art.
Ventriloquism was popular again! And as a result, kids and adults want to perform ventriloquism and be like the celebrities. As ventriloquism evolved, the methods of teaching it hadn't. There were books and videos, but each had drawbacks that left students wondering if they were doing the techniques correctly.
That is why I created the new time released, online ventriloquism course at Learn-Ventriloquism.com.
The best part - the first five lessons are free. If you like it, you can sign up - and you will learn to perform ventriloquism the right way. Guaranteed.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
After Dinner Entertainment in Texas
I absolutely love the state of Texas. Everytime I go, I look forward to returning. Luckily, I'll be there again soon for an event in Alpine.
The first time I went to Dallas, the lightening storms blew me away. I thought the post card was photoshopped until I saw the storm. It was amazing. Naturally I had to check out the tourist stops and I'm pretty sure there was someone behind the fence. Although I doubt he was there in 1963. (Didn't look old enough...)
After dinner entertainment is one of my specialties and there are a lot of corporate and association events happening in Dallas. So if anyone there wants to hire a comedian, let me know! I'd love to join you and make your guests laugh!
The first time I went to Dallas, the lightening storms blew me away. I thought the post card was photoshopped until I saw the storm. It was amazing. Naturally I had to check out the tourist stops and I'm pretty sure there was someone behind the fence. Although I doubt he was there in 1963. (Didn't look old enough...)
After dinner entertainment is one of my specialties and there are a lot of corporate and association events happening in Dallas. So if anyone there wants to hire a comedian, let me know! I'd love to join you and make your guests laugh!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Corporate Entertaining Ideas
If you are looking for corporate entertaining ideas, you will find plenty! Companies offer everything from team building excursions with rock climbing, kayaking, shooting ranges and even camping. Those type of corporate entertaining ideas become their own events.
When you are hosting an awards banquet, conference, sales meeting, product launch or other style indoor corporate event, you need different ideas! The corporate entertaining ideas you are looking for will direct you toward different styles of entertainment for your corporate event.
Corporate entertainers who specialize in meeting your event's unique needs are rare finds that make valuable members of your event team. Your corporate function has a goal. Your corporate entertainment should help you reach or exceed it!
When you are looking for corporate entertaining ideas, give me a call for a free corporate event consultation. I look forward to hearing how I can be of assistance!
When you are hosting an awards banquet, conference, sales meeting, product launch or other style indoor corporate event, you need different ideas! The corporate entertaining ideas you are looking for will direct you toward different styles of entertainment for your corporate event.
Corporate entertainers who specialize in meeting your event's unique needs are rare finds that make valuable members of your event team. Your corporate function has a goal. Your corporate entertainment should help you reach or exceed it!
When you are looking for corporate entertaining ideas, give me a call for a free corporate event consultation. I look forward to hearing how I can be of assistance!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hire A Comedian
As you plan entertainment for your corporate event, there are so many options to chose from. Musical tastes vary widely and not everyone wants to dance. Magicians and jugglers are everywhere and many repeat the same tricks. Perhaps the greatest variety of styles is in the world of the comedian.
Stand up comics working clubs often have free range of material and can cover taboo subjects with foul language to illicit a laugh. While perfectly acceptable in a comedy club setting, that same act in a corporate event can leave executives and guests feeling uncomfortable. Although they can clean up their act, there is always concern they could slip.
Corporate comedians are familiar with the needs of the corporate client. They work with you to tailor their program to your event and audience. When the focus is on making your company and people look great, your event becomes a success.
Before you hire a comedian, make certain to check out Tips For Hiring A Comedian on the official comedy ventriloquist blog!
Stand up comics working clubs often have free range of material and can cover taboo subjects with foul language to illicit a laugh. While perfectly acceptable in a comedy club setting, that same act in a corporate event can leave executives and guests feeling uncomfortable. Although they can clean up their act, there is always concern they could slip.
Corporate comedians are familiar with the needs of the corporate client. They work with you to tailor their program to your event and audience. When the focus is on making your company and people look great, your event becomes a success.
Before you hire a comedian, make certain to check out Tips For Hiring A Comedian on the official comedy ventriloquist blog!
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Dangerous Cooking
15 performers were challenged to create a video, upload it to Youtube and see who could get the most views before March 30, 2012. This is my entry. Your views and sharing it with friends would be greatly appreciated!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Company Event Ideas
You find yourself in charge of the company event and ideas are needed! Most events come and go, soon forgotten by everyone in attendance. So how can you make your company event stand out?
People share all sorts of company event ideas, but the best are the ones that involve your people. Once they are engaged, an unexpected twist can hook the guests and leave them with memories of a shared group experience.
That's what I do. With shows customized to your company, event and audience. They won't expect it - but they will remember it.
To make your company event a success, contact me now for a free corporate event consultation.
People share all sorts of company event ideas, but the best are the ones that involve your people. Once they are engaged, an unexpected twist can hook the guests and leave them with memories of a shared group experience.
That's what I do. With shows customized to your company, event and audience. They won't expect it - but they will remember it.
To make your company event a success, contact me now for a free corporate event consultation.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tonight In Baltimore!
Tonight I get to entertain 75 guests at a corporate function in the brand new Four Seasons Baltimore in Maryland! Its an incredible venue. I am really looking forward to working with this group and the hotel event staff. They've been great in advance and I know its going to be a wonderful experience.
Baltimore corporate functions have plenty of choices when it comes to venues. The Four Seasons Baltimore offers very high end elegance along with breath-taking views of the Baltimore Harbor.
For me, its another night where I get to have fun, make people laugh and sleep in my own bed after the show. Plus I get to pay my bills! I love this job.
In 2012, I'd love to offer more corporate entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding states. While flying to exotic locations is fun, its really nice when I can stay home once and awhile!
Baltimore corporate functions have plenty of choices when it comes to venues. The Four Seasons Baltimore offers very high end elegance along with breath-taking views of the Baltimore Harbor.
For me, its another night where I get to have fun, make people laugh and sleep in my own bed after the show. Plus I get to pay my bills! I love this job.
In 2012, I'd love to offer more corporate entertainment in Baltimore, Maryland and the surrounding states. While flying to exotic locations is fun, its really nice when I can stay home once and awhile!
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