A ventriloquist may not be your first thought when planning entertainment, but maybe it should be!

a ventriloquistVentriloquists have touched the lives of more people than you might imagine. A ventriloquist by the name of Edgar Bergen was one of the most famous personalities in the world during the early days of radio. With his figure, Charlie McCarthy, Bergen was a star of radio, movies and television.

Another popular ventriloquist was Paul Winchell. Winchell had his own television show and guest starred with all-time greats like Lucille Ball. His voice is famous for his voice-overs for Disney's Tigger and other iconic cartoon characters.

Have you ever heard the Nestles Quik jingle? “N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best – Chocolate!” The was a ventriloquist by the name of Jimmy Nelson.

A ventriloquist named Shari Lewis entertained and educated millions of children with her character Lamb Chop. A ventriloquist named Senor Wences was so famous they named a street in New York City after him.

Today, a ventriloquist named Jeff Dunham is one of the top grossing comedians in the world. Jeff revived the art, keeping it fresh for the current generation.

So why hire a ventriloquist for your event?

If you want your guests to have fun, laughter reduces stress, relaxes people and creates a shared experience. Unlike a stand up comedian, a ventriloquist comedian adds an extra level of show to your program. A skilled ventriloquist is like hiring a comedy team.

Ventriloquism is also a great tool for meetings and training seminars. If you need to inform, educate or present a message, a ventriloquist can help. The characters aren't real, so they can comfortably address the “elephant in the room.”

When you are in charge of planning an event, contact our office to discuss your entertainment needs. We'd be happy to develop a proposal based on your specific requirements. If Tom isn't right for your function, he is happy to help connect you with someone that can help make your event a success.

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