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THE STEVE TAYLOR VIDEO COURSE IN VENTRILOQUISM!

"ACCESSORIZING YOUR DUMMY" For every ventriloquist who wants to become more professional this covers EVERYTHING except using the puppet in your show.  Set up, staging, backdrops, cases, working from one case to another....very important informaion you cannot find anywhere else! Get this great DVD for $39.95.

"MANIPULATING YOUR DUMMY (OR PUPPET)" 65 minute DVD teaching eight easy steps to make your vent figures & soft puppets "come alive" using manipulation. Each step illustrated with video clips of Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Mark Wade, etc.   $29.95


"HUMORING YOUR DUMMY (or Puppet)" For everyone who wants to be more funny with their vent routines. 60 minutes of hilarious instruction on one broadcast-quality DVD. Learn the 12 Ways To Be A Funny Ventriloquist, Dramatic Structure, Conflict and Character Differences. Each principle taught is illustrated with a video clip of ventriloquists Jim Adams, Mark Wade, Mark Thompson and Gene Cordova! Youll watch it again & again! A SELL-OUT at the Vent Haven Convention. $ 29.95


"VOICING YOUR DUMMY (or Puppet)" Finally, a BEGINNING ventriloquism course that is clear, concise and complete! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn the Eight Building Blocks of Beginning Ventriloquism and be on your way to successfully learn this fun and ancient art. Learn to keep your lips still while you play with dolls and talk to yourself! You'll laugh as you learn along with fulltime professional ventriloquist and educator, Steve Taylor. Everything you need to know is included. Eight important lessons, that if practiced, will perfect your ventriloquial skills. PLUS; Scores of hilarious clips to illustrate many of Steve Taylor's principles. An invaluable learning resource! A BEST SELLER at the 2002 Vent Haven Convention. DVD, professionally produced, broadcast quality. $34.95

"FOOLING YOUR DUMMY" BRAND NEW! Add some MAGIC to your ACT! Have you ever wanted to do magic with your ventriloquist figure? Now you can learn how! Using actual performance footage, this 60 minute video teaches you Steve’s own favorite magic-ventriloquism routines, plus scores of other magical effects that your dummy can do with or without you! The Spot Can, Axtell’s Magic Drawing Board, Dummy Mentalist, Drinking Liquids While Singing, plus much, much, more! A Best-Seller at the 2004 Vent Haven ConVENTion! Available on DVD $29.95

Mark Thompson's You Can be a Ventriloquist! 
Beginning and Advanced Videos
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Get both for outstanding instruction!

Volume One- A Beginning Course -Talking without your lips -Creating amusing voices -Realistic puppet movement -Character development -Acting out a comedy skit

DVD & VHS $29.95


Volume Two- An Advanced Course - Distant and muffled voice -Multiple figure manipulation -Dual personality separation -Act development -Performance techniques DVD or VHS - $29.95

 


"AXTELL MAGIC INSTRUCTION DVD or VHS" Watch live performances of the Remote Control and standard Magic Drawing Board, Bird Arm Illusion and Pizza to GO by professional entertainers including ....Steve Axtell, David Ginn, Silvia Markson, Dave Allen, Bob Abdou and Kevin Johnson. $19.95 a real bargain for nearly an hour packed with ideas, tips and live shows! 55 min. Available in DVD, VHS, PAL. Preview it here!

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"The B.J. HICKMAN MAGIC SHOW" Opens with a clever Magic Drawing board bit. Good kids magic and more.DVD or VHS $19.95


"The MAGIC of READING SHOW" Magic routine by B.J. all built around reading! Great for school shows. 55 min. long. DVD or VHS $29.95


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Yes, You Can Learn Ventriloquism!
New Millennium Edition of the Maher Course Makes It Easy!
Willie Tyler enrolled in the Maher Home Study Course at the age of nine ... "Lester" is a product of Maher Studios. "Without a doubt, the Maher Course is the finest, most complete learning instrument on the market today for mastering the art of ventriloquism."

Mark Wade, Professional Kid Show Ventriloquist
A special training video comes free with program. 
Video can also be ordered separately!  
Complete Program!
We will teach you the various types of voices, the secret of "voice throwing," how to talk without moving your lips, how to throw your voice to distant places, and more. You will receive instructions on script writing, obtaining publicity, and booking shows. An entertaining video visually explains and demonstrates the techniques taught on the lesson pages.  
Anyone Can Learn!
All you need to begin is a normal speaking voice and the desire to learn. You provide these two items and we'll provide the rest. This program has been designed for a student of any age. (Our beginning students have ranged in age from 7 to 87!) The fun-filled lessons require a minimum of 15-20 minutes daily practice and most students begin performing within six weeks.
Personal Assistance
Best of all, you will receive all the personal assistance you need (during and following your study of the lessons) to insure your success as a ventriloquist. You will have your own personal instructor available by letter, phone and cassette tape to answer your questions.
Fully Guaranteed
We guarantee your study success with this tested and proven program. If we fail to teach you ventriloquism, we'll re fund your payment. If you're already a performing ventriloquist enrolling in this program, we'll guarantee this program to be worth its cost just for the additional tips and help it contains, or we'll refund your payment, too! No other program dares make such an offer. This program was featured nationally on NBC Television's "Today Show" because it is unique and it works!
Low Price
The low price includes all lessons, tapes, materials, and services described on these two pages plus the back side of the order form. The entire course is sent as a complete unit so you can begin immediately. You study at your own pace and there is no deadline for completion.
MAHER VENTRILOQUIST COURSE only $99.95!
You Receive:
  • 30 Fully Illustrated Lessons
  • 50 minute training video INCLUDED FREE
  • Exam & Evaluation Service
  • Personal Assistance
  • Practice Dialogues
  • Two Graduation Certificates

An entertaining 50-minute DVD training VIDEO is now included with your Maher Course. WATCH the secrets of ventriloquism demonstrated as they are explained. See portions of an actual performance, too! Look and Listen; Laugh and Learn! 

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