Ventriloquism is when a performer masks his mouth movement as he speaks, while simultaneously making it seem like a puppet is the one doing the talking. The puppet is a hand puppet, and it interacts with the performer so that the two seem like they're in conversation. It is a common use of puppetry, and typically performed for comedic effect. This book outlines the act of ventriloquism, including exercises for how to become a ventriloquist.

Originally published in the 1930s, this is a comprehensively detailed guide to ventriloquism by a master of the art. The first art relates to the mechanism of ventriloquial voice, and describes the principles on which the art of ventriloquism is based and the correct methods of applying those principles. The second part is devoted to imitations of animals, birds and musical instruments. The third part deals with ventriloquial entertainments with figures....

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