English· 02:17:45· 8 chapters
This manual offers instructions on how to become a ventriloquist. Starting out from a general introduction of ventriloquism, it explains how sounds are formed in the human body and how the voice is used. It then provides exercises for the budding artist, and a number of dialogues for performances.
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Introduction
14:20 - Chapter 2
What Ventriloquism Is
13:22 - Chapter 3
The Vocal Organs and Their Movements in Uttering Sounds and Vocalization
23:03 - Chapter 4
On the Effects of Sound - How to Estimate them for Ventriloqual Purposes
11:30 - Chapter 5
How to Begin and Practice Ventriloquism, with Entertaining Dialogues for Rehearsal
13:54 - Chapter 6
Polyphonism and Ventriloquism
03:22 - Chapter 7
Ventriloquial Dialogues
45:31 - Chapter 8
Concluding Remarks
12:44