puppetry

What is a Puppet?

December 31, 2010 Ventriloquism & Puppets
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FROM…THE PUPPET STUDIO…BY JON CONLON What Is A Puppet? The term “puppet” often confuses people who are interested in learning about this branch of entertainment art. A dictionary explanation defines it as “a small human or animal figure animated by strings, wires, or by hand in a hollow body and head, or a toy like [...]

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The Art of Ventriloquism

December 16, 2010 Ventriloquism & Puppets
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With roots in history reaching back to ancient times, modern ventriloquists, practicing the entertaining art of vocal deception by “throwing” or dissociating the voice, evokes a sense of mystery and wonder in audiences creating a link to the enigmatic beginnings of ventriloquism. Despite modern ventriloquism being generally a comedic form of entertainment, there remains an [...]

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