Ventriloquist Ed Thomas & Hugo Interview Part 3
Hugo leaves and Tom continues his interview with ventriloquist Ed Thomas. Today we find out about Ed’s childhood and how his interest in ventriloquism developed. From his first show in the third grade to a corporate show, his career advanced pretty quickly! If...Ventriloquist Ed Thomas & Hugo Interview Part 2
Tom Crowl asks about Hugo, a rare figure still used by ventriloquist Ed Thomas. Ed talks about Clinton Detweiler’s repair of Hugo during this and I promised to try and find the link. Unfortunately I had little luck googling the post and pictures on...Ventriloquist Ed Thomas & Hugo Interview
Ventriloquist Ed Thomas is a Maine legend. He was a pioneer of Maine television and has entertained across the United States. At the 2014 Vent Haven ConVENTion, I sat down with Ed and his alter-ego, Hugo. I was not as familiar with Ed’s career as I should have...Willie Tyler & Lester IVS Interview Teaser
At the 2014 Vent Haven ConVENTion, I sat down with the legend, Willie Tyler for a personal interview for the International Ventriloquist Society. This is a short clip from the introduction and includes some interaction with Lester. Willie decided he wanted Lester to...Ken Groves With Joe Mugga
During our interview, JET mentioned Ken Groves had recently bought one of her puppets – Joe Mugga. This happened when I was running late for my interview with JET due to tech issues in the conVENTion showroom. Ken offered to let her know I’d be there...JET – Ventriloquist Puppet Maker – Part 6
The final part of my interview with JET of the Dummy Shoppe. Two $50 savings coupons are available for Dummy Shoppe creations when you join the Learn-Ventriloquism course. By taking advantage of the coupons – the course, which can earn you money ever time you...JET – Ventriloquist Puppet Maker – Part 5
Today JET shares what makes a good puppet. The story of people looking for a puppet “funnier than Peanut” is true. So many beginning ventriloquists think the right puppet can make them successful. JET lets everyone know exactly what it takes to make the...JET – Ventriloquist Puppet Maker – Part 4
Ventriloquist puppet maker JET of the Dummy Shoppe shares what inspires her to create new characters. Her insights here also apply to ventriloquists. Learning to be inspired by the people around us can help you create stronger characters. If you’d like to learn...JET – Ventriloquist Puppet Maker – Part 3
Ventriloquist puppet maker JET of the Dummy Shoppe talks about the art of making a puppet. She tells us about some of the professional ventriloquists currently earning a living with her creations. This interview was recorded in the dealers room prior to the Vent Haven...
