Edgar Bergen
The Man Edgar Bergen, actually born Edgar John Berrgren, was born in Chicago a first generation Swedish American to Swedish immigrants on...
Jimmy Nelson
My First Ventriloquist Instructor Jimmy Nelson is the first ventriloquist who put out an actual recorded training series that you could...
Oobi Eyes, a.k.a Eye Ring Puppets
Best Puppet Ever! In the August 2012 edition of the Pentecostal Evangel, I wrote a two page article on my experience and use of finger...
Improv for Puppets
As a performer, even with puppets, you are going to find yourself having to perform off the cuff at times. The ability to perform at the...
Phil Vischer, a Visionary
Wait, What? I thought this blog was about puppets and puppetry related! Why are you doing a post on Phil Vischer? Yes, Phillip Vischer is...
Vietnamese Water Puppets
Not Just for Stages Vietnamese water puppetry's stage (Photo: hanoicitybreaks) Water puppetry is one of major styles of Vietnamese...
Why is Puppetry Dying?
Is Puppetry a Dying Art? Puppetry is still alive and well (sorry if the title sounds a little click baity). Puppetry is one of those art...
Video Transitions
Create the Professional Sometimes the first impression that you will give to prospective event planners, financial supporters and...
Wayang Puppetry
Shadow Puppets on Steroids Wayang (or Wajang) is an Indonesian word “bayang” which means shadow. Wayang kulit, or shadow puppetry, is...
Paul Winchell
Ventriloquist Intelligentsia Paul Winchell was one of the first entertainers that I connected with at young age. Born Paul Wilchinsky on...
