It's a bit difficult finding any good reference material or video tutorials on building a ventriloquist dummy out there on the intertubes. Fortunately, I found this website which has kindly written a complete how-to on building one on your own. The whole thing can be read online and it's free. Check it out.I also wholeheartedly recommend Mr D's Daily Ventriloquist's Journal. It's a blog which is written by artist, ventriloquist performer, and often restorer all things related to the topic.
The cool thing about his blog is not only do you pick up a few tricks of the trade on puppetry and their occasional need for restoration, but you can honestly see how much the writer loves what he does. Well worth a visit.
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Tim when I was a kid (12-14) I bought several tapes from the Maher Studios. Learned soooo much. Mainly from a vent named Colonel....somebody. Was it Bill Boley? Fuzz on that. Still have my puppets - some bought some made.
That is way cool. The thing I like about the Maher studios and the blog is how it's like reading a blog from a guy who could be your grandfather. Tons of good stuff there. Have you made any vents yourself?
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