Learn the basic and advanced techniques for learning ventriloquism. Learn how to talk without moving your lips, develop a personality and manipulation skills for your figure, and how to prepare for and get shows. Packed with techniques and tips, this course is an invaluable tool for the entry-level ventriloquist. Chapters include the following: Introduction, Breathing exercises, Ventriloquist’s mouth position, Ventriloquist’s alphabet, Pronouncing the labials: W, Y, V, F, B, P, and M, Distant ventriloquism, Developing a puppet voice, Puppets’ background & history, Types of puppets, Puppet manipulation, Puppet positions, The art of the joke, Pre-show preparation, Getting shows, Showtime! Magical Mike is a performing entertainer and has released over 50 educational books and videos covering such topics as mathematics, engineering, and the martial and entertainment arts.