Ugly Scary Puppets

Ugly Scary Puppets

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Does your puppet look good to you? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The real question should be, does your puppet look good to the audience? They may not see it like you do.

There are a ton of ugly puppets out there. Don’t settle for one because it’s cheap. Just because it may be all you could afford, or made by a “name” in the business, doesn’t mean it isn’t hurting you. How? We’ll talk about it today.

Ugly Scary Puppets

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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Working Fairs & Festivals

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Fairs and festivals can pay well, but they can be hard work. Today we discuss our hours spent in the heat and dust. You’ll hear what makes the market a nightmare – and what makes it fun. Find out how to determine if working a fair or festival will be a good experience. Or one you’d rather forget. From researching conditions to  getting the shows, this episode will help you determine if may be the market for you.

Working Fairs & Festivals

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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2017 Vent Haven ConVENTion Preview

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What will be happening this summer in Hebron, KY? What changes have been made to the upcoming Vent Haven ConVENTion. I bring on the ConVENTion’s executive director, Mark Wade to discuss everything that is happening at the Marriott Hotel this summer from July 12-15th. If you are going, this conversation will raise your excitement level. If you aren’t going – well – the link to register is below!

http://VentHavenConVENTion.com

 

2017 Ventriloquist ConVENTion Preview

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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The 2017 Vent Haven ConVENTion

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The 41st Vent Haven International Ventriloquist ConVENTion is this summer from July 12 – 15 in Hebron, KY. Today I talk with a guest who will share some inside news and information on everything that is happening this year. Plus – a deadline is fast approaching if you want to be considered for the Junior or Senior Open Mics. So enjoy this conVENTion preview episode!

Find out more about the VH ConVENTion on their website at: http://www.venthavenconvention.com

Maher Ventriloquist Radio is usually reserved for members of the International Ventriloquist Society. If you aren’t a member, you are missing so much! To join visit: https://VentriloquistSociety.com/join/

2017 Vent Haven ConVENTion

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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IVS Radio – February 2017

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I said I’d bring back Maher Ventriloquist Radio in February – and here it is! This is two friends shooting the breeze and talking about things of interest.

In this episode, my guest and I discuss comedy and so much more. I think you’ll enjoy it.

Maher Ventriloquist Radio - 2/2017

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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When Characters Don’t Work Out

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When you see a ventriloquist on-stage with a character that seems so real you can’t believe it – is it magic? Or hard work? You know the truth – magical moments are few and far between. Even then, hard work is required to make the character play well for the audience. You need killer scripts, added bits of business and a real connection with the character.

But characters don’t always work out. No matter how well you define them. So what happens then? Well, today we discuss that subject. I think you’ll enjoy this Maher IVS Ventriloquist Radio episode with my good friends – Mark Wade and Ken Groves.

When Characters Don't Work Out

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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Something Different

IVS Radio

Welcome to a very different episode of Maher Ventriloquist Radio. Why is it different? Well,you will have to listen and find out! One thing is certain, I think you will enjoy today’s conversation. When friends get together you never know what is going to come out of the discussion!

Something Different

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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Where Are The Puppets?

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Where are the puppets? What do you do with yours when you aren’t performing? What about the pros? Where are their puppets? Everybody LOVES puppets? Right? Well today, we discuss puppets with some insights you might find interesting, or amusing or, wishing this episode was over. Who knows. We aren’t sure. So after you listen, let us know below!

Where Are The Puppets?

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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What Do You Think About On-Stage?

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What do you think about on-stage? Your script? Your next line? How the puppet emotes? Your puppet movement? How you are standing? What impression you are giving the audience? If there is a boogy hanging out of your nose? If you pulled up your fly? If your socks match? If people can understand your puppet?

What should you be thinking about?

Well, today, Mark, Ken & I share what we think about on-stage. With a bunch of years and thousands of shows under our belts, it may make you think too…

What Do You Think About On-Stage?

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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How Do You End Your Shows?

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We often hear you should start your show with your second strongest bit, and close your show with your strongest material. In between, there should be ups and downs that give your audience time to enjoy the ride. Today, Mark, Ken and I discuss how we end our shows. What can you do to have a stronger finish? Can you get a standing ovation? What exactly goes into the planning to leave your audience wanting more? Enjoy this conversation!

How Do You End Your Shows?

by Maher I.V.S. Radio

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