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#065 VENTRILOQUISM IN A NUTSHELL
Learn easy and fast! Ten complete lessons for self-instruction in the art of "voice throwing". Learn the secrets of the pros. Easy to follow step-by-step instruction compiled and edited by Clinton Detweiler (signed). This is the new 2008 edition. Illustrated by David J. Miller. Contents include: Voice Breath Streams and Voice Contrast, Ventriloquist Mouth Position, Ventriloquist "Dummies", Lifelike Animations and Figure Manipulation, Speaking Without Lip Movement, Punch Lines, Timing, and More. For ALL AGES.

#861VENTRILOQUISM FROM A-V
Includes basic lessons and much more. If it has anything to do with the ventriloquist or the art of ventriloquism, it is probably discussed in this best selling book by William H. Andersen. Professional secrets and advice gleaned from a lifetime of experience as well as many interviews with active professional ventriloquist entertainers. 33 subjects, with topics arranged alphabetically - everything "from A-V"!

Script Writing & Building Puppet Character

#862 WRITE YOUR OWN VENTRILOQUIST SCRIPTS! Your own are the best! One of the ventriloquist communities favorite dialogue writers, William H. Andersen, prepared this book to show you how YOU can successfully write your own scripts. How to get ideas, what makes jokes funny, how to organize material, plus sample writings. He even lists ways you can LEARN to be funny; turn an average writer into a true pro!

#1430 KNOW YOUR CHARACTER Give your ventriloquist doll character and personality! By William H. Andersen. Written to help you develop strong character traits and personality for your puppets and ventriloquist figures. The use that improved personality to strengthen your routines. Lots of ideas and examples with sample dialogues. A very useful character building check list is included. Best Seller.

#841 HOW TO VENT YOUR EXPRESSIONS A complete guide to portraying Emotions, Expressions and Actions! Bring your ventriloquist figure (or stage puppet) to LIFE by using this amazing reference book to learn how to manipulate your puppet or figure in the most life like manner. Simply look up the desired attitude (Anger, Ashamed, Fear, Tease, Sleep, Courage, Etc.) and follow the directions! This is the first and only major work designed to help ventriloquists enhance the ventriloquial illusion, manipulate the figure (even the most basic figure/puppet) so as to portray every facial expression with correct body language to express any and all feelings and attitudes! Both vocal speech and body language are described in detail. HUNDREDS of topics, attitudes, emotions, actions, attitudes, and mannerisms are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced. Priceless! Written by Cliff Taylor, professional ventriloquist and instructor.

Professional Performance Secrets

#251 MAKING IT UP AS YOU GO All about ventriloquist ad-libbing and some audience participation tips, too. By Dale Brown. No performer should be without this manual discussing the art of Ad-Libbing! Why it is so important; How to find ad-libs (with many samples). How to get the timing perfect. Ad-libbing for children. How to avoid problems. There’s also a funny section of remarks for unexpected interruptions.

#250 AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION By Dale Brown. A ventriloquist manual that covers the broad subject of audience participation. Dale Brown, with the help of a number of professional performers, compiled a wonderful selection of ideas that are tested and proven. The audience loves to be a part of the show; nothing wins them over more quickly! Actual comedy ideas are included. Ventriloquist entertainment at its best!

#125 MENTAL MAGIC 35 amazing effects to be performed with your ventriloquist figure! Complete with instructions. Or, present the effects yourself! Add variety to your shows. Do the seemingly impossible. The secrets in this book make it easy and fun. Author, William H. Andersen clearly explains the Effect, the Preparation, and the Presentation. 35 easy-to-do magical effects with results that are seeming impossible! Any entertainer could present these magical effects as explained in this book. But the author has cleverly described how the ventriloquist can use them to make the dummy the show super-star in an unforgettable manner!

#083 VENTRILO-MAGIC! The arts of Ventriloquism and Magic COMBINED! One of the most popular books written by Col. Bill Boley. He details the secrets of combing ventriloquism and magic simultaneously in the same bit! Complete instructions (including plans for building props) and routines. Refreshingly innovative and - MAGICAL! Illustrated by Dave Miller.

#o51 ON STAGE Polish your act! Showmanship, timing, professional etiquette and stage presence! The material on the pages of this book was compiled by the North American Association of Ventriloquists. The Psychology Of Being Remembered (Randall Riley); Showmanship (Bob Carroll); Memorizing An Act (Tony Molesworth); Audience Acceptance (Walter Berlin); Sound Systems (Col. Bill Boley); Suggestions For P.A. Systems(Randall Riley); Hold Your Audience’s Attention (Nancy Hockley); Professional Etiquette (Arty Freda); That "Awful" Suitcase Finish (Clinton Detweiler); "Beddie-Bye" Suitcase Close (Stephen Etner); A Real Bargain (Howard M. Olson); You Think You’re A Ventriloquist (Clinton Detweiler).

#112 CONQUERING STAGE FRIGHT Several ventriloquist authors contributed to this amazing little booklet. Any entertainer can calm the before performance "butterflies" by following the practical advice shared by processionals who have done it themselves! The causes and the cure; how to calm the pre-show jitters. Time tested remedies that work!

#108 IF THE STRING BREAKS Should the ventriloquist dummy's mouth fail, you can save the act with these hilarious ideas - 21 in all. And some of the ideas are TOO GOOD to be held in reserve for an emergency - you’ll want to use them anytime to add novelty and comedy to your act! Some great comedy closings for the show, too! Compiled by Dave Castle.

#1348 ADVENTURES IN THE VENTRILOQUIST TRADE; Tips, Hints, and Tools For Survival. By Steve Engle, professional ventriloquist entertainer. This information would be valuable to both the working ventriloquist, or anyone considering ventriloquism as a full or part-time career. To Be Or Not To Be A Pro?; Equipment Needs; Sound Advice; Wardrobe; Props; Packing and Travel; The Performance Venue; Client Relations; Setting Goals; and more.

#1420PUPPETS, PROPS & PERFORMANCE. Enhance both your puppets and your performing! By Steve Engle. Tips, ideas, and plans to improve your puppets, ventriloquist figures, and performance. If you can cut wood, drill a hole, turn a screw, bend wire, sew a seam or use glue, you’ll love section one of this book. Sections two & three contain prop ideas and suggested routines to help you develop your program.

#1427 GET THE PICTURE! How to create good publicity PHOTOS! How to create publicity photos that make you look great and sell your act as well! This book shows you through words and pictures how you can project your personality and image through your photos. Create images that appeal to your market. Expert information by Steve Engle. Something for everyone, amateur or professional! There’s more in this book than you could ever imagine. For any entertainer: ventriloquist, clown, magician, puppeteer, etc.

Earn $$$$ as a Ventriloquist

#220 BANQUET PERFORMING How-to professional tips! By Dale Brown. You can turn an ordinary dinner event into a special event by properly selling your services as an entertainer. This book tells you how to find banquet opportunities, how to prepare your act, and how to successfully market your services. Plus a host of tips on making the most of the occasion. Tried, tested, and proven procedures that are clearly described and explained by the author.

#1189 VENTRILOQUISM FOR LITTLE CHILDREN Tips and scripts! This best selling book authored by ventriloquist, William H. Andersen, suggests ways to best entertain young children using the art of ventriloquism. The first section of the book provides helpful ideas and suggestions: Using puppets as vent figures; Let the children participate; Tell them a story; Get them involved; Novelty ventriloquist bits, and more. The second half of the book contains actual tested routine dialogues, some solely for entertainment and some for ministry; all humorous good fun written especially for entertaining younger children: Going To The Farm; Johnny In The Bottle; Pretty Polly; I Love Nursery Rhymes; The Night Before Christmas; Where Do You Live?; This Little Light Of Mine; Jesus Loves The Little Children. Eight program scripts - use all or in part!

#1328 VENTRILOQUISM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 10 scripts, too! This is a complete "how-to" book for the ventriloquist entertainer. Author, William H. Andersen, answers the questions, "Who are Seniors?" and "Why should you entertain them?" "Where can you find senior audiences?" "What can you do for them?" PLUS TEN of the author’s FAVORITE DIALOGUES! Use the suggestions and tested scripts in this book for some fantastic and rewarding experiences!

#219 TRADE SHOW VENTRILOQUISM Earn $$$ as a ventriloquist! Trade shows, conventions, and similar events offer unique and profitable opportunities for the ventriloquist! This book by Dale L. Brown explains the benefits to both buyers and sellers and how you can make the most of such opportunities. He begins by explaining what a trade show is and how the ventriloquist fits in. How to sell your services, and keep them fresh and different. Who to contact and how. And much more. Many of the ideas can be applies to local business opportunities in your home community. Get YOUR share of these lucrative jobs by following the advice of a professional ventriloquist and promotion specialist!

#1433 YANKEE DOODLES DIARY - This is a complete elementary school program! Puppets, Magic, Audience Participation and Ventriloquism. A full assembly program as performed by the author, Steve Engle. YANKEE DOODLE’S DIARY contains all the dialogues, patter and performance details for a fast-paced, audience tested entertaining program about U.S. Colonial history. Ready for you to put together and perform; all or in part.

General Subjects and Variety Entertainment

#223 SHORT ROUTINES - 45 comedy dialogues! Best seller! Each script is 1-3 minutes in length. Perfect for introductions, Emcee bits, walk-around acts, fillers, encores, etc. Combine several for a complete act! A wide variety of subjects; something for every performance. Timeless classic comedy for the ventriloquist entertainer. By William H. Andersen. 45 (forty-five!) routines.

#211 MY FAVORITE ROUTINES - 8 comedy ventriloquuist dialogues by best selling script writer, William H. Andersen. Proven lines; guaranteed laughs. Delightful good clean comedy fun. The author’s favorites: Rhyme Time; A Dog Gone Routine; An Old Cow Hand; The Man Who Drank Gold Paint And Felt Guilty; Monkeys In The Family Tree; Noah’s Ark; Christmas Time; The Night Before Christmas.

#218 FROM START TO FINISH - Ventriloquist GAG FILE JOKES all written in dialogue format. By Pam Sterner. Comedy lines to open the show, comedy bits to close the show. Plus a variety of fillers for in between. 100 total. Best seller.

#1339 CLASSIC COMEDY DIALOGUES By William J. Martin, veteran ventriloquist performer and teacher. Seven comedy dialogues packed with joke following joke in classic ventriloquist comedy style. Routine titles: I’m The Teacher; Make Up Your Mind; A Farmer’s Life Is Rough; Down Home; But She’s A Great Date; Uncle Louie; and The Hound I Found! If you can’t use the full routine, take the your favorite lines from it and add it to your own dialogue! Easy!

#1465 QUICK BITS - A collection of six ventriloquist dialogues by Russell Baker. Three "just for fun" scripts: Down On The Farm; Learning To Drive; and School Work Blues. Plus three entertaining scripts with ministry message: The Lost Sheep; David And Goliath; and Charlie’s Pity Party. Baker uses ventriloquism to entertain at fun fairs, parties, banquets, and has taught drug prevention. He also uses the art to teach the Bible in church and in his nursing home ministry. These original dialogues were developed through the author’s experience as a performer.

#1341 BABY FUN! Seven Dialogues and five puppetry Scripts!All for use with a BABY puppet or vent figure! (Most of the puppet plays could be adapted for ventriloquism use as well.) Written by Wanda Brunsetter. Some themes are for church setting, others just for fun, but most have some sort of message. Dialogues: Mama’s Baby Boy; Cry Baby; Baby Talk; Baby’s First Tooth; Baby Face; Baby Goes To The Doctor; and Baby Training. Puppet plays: Baby Visits Grandpa; The Baby Sitter; Baby Food; Baby’s Bedtime; and Baby’s Bath. FUNNY! (Use when talking about babies, too - you’ll find lines you can add to your own favorite dialogue.) Wa-a-a!

#129 CHRISTMAS GAG FILE by Col. Bill Boley! 100 holiday gags and jokes, all written in ventriloquist dialogue format. Many lines are adaptable for any occasion where gifts are given (birthday, anniversary, etc.) This is a favorite book with performers!

For the Younger Audience

#1189 VENTRILOQUISM FOR LITTLE CHILDREN - Tips and Scripts! This best selling book authored by ventriloquist, William H. Andersen, suggests ways to best entertain young children using the art of ventriloquism. The first section of the book provides helpful ideas and suggestions: Using puppets as vent figures; Let the children participate; Tell them a story; Get them involved; Novelty ventriloquist bits, and more. The second half of the book contains actual tested routine dialogues, some solely for entertainment and some for ministry; all humorous good fun written especially for entertaining younger children: Going To The Farm; Johnny In The Bottle; Pretty Polly; I Love Nursery Rhymes; The Night Before Christmas; Where Do You Live?; This Little Light Of Mine; Jesus Loves The Little Children. Eight program scripts - use all or in part!

#1340 FUNNY STUFF FOR KID SHOWS - By Mark Wade, "The Kidshow Professional". This fantastic book contains EIGHT audience tested comedy dialogues written to be performed for kids! The more you use Mark’s material, the funnier it gets! Helpful performance tips are included. Routine titles: Back To School; Way Out West; Prospector Petey; Rocky The Dinosaur; The Field Trip; Jake, The Talking Snake; My Furry Friend; Take Me To Your Leader.

#1163 FRAZZLED FAIRY TALES - Classic children's story-comedy nonsense. For the younger children who will squeal with delight when they hear the original comic twists given to their favorite stories as told by the ventriloquist puppet! By Craig Lovik. Cinderella and the Beanstalk; Sleeping Beauty; The Underwater Years; and 200 Years In The Fourth Grade. Published by Good Clean Publishing Company.

#1160 SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN GRUMPS plus two other FRAZZLED FAIRY TALES. Mixed up comedy ventriloquist dialogues where the conversation goes from funny to downright hilarious. You’ve never heard the tales told in this manner before! For your younger audiences. By Craig Lovik. Published by Good Clean Publishing Company.

For Adults and Senior Adults

#209 TELL ME A STORY GRAMPS - Comedy scripts for use with an old man puppet. By William H. Andersen. Use with any older puppet whose character and personality are fun loving and full of jokes. These tested programs will be useful for audience of all ages, including seniors. Laughter IS good medicine!

#1428 GRANNY’S JOTS & TITTLES - Ventriloquist dialogues for Granny figure or puppet. By Sonja Detweiler. Five tried, tested and proven comedy dialogues with ministry message for a granny puppet or vent figure. Titles: Where’s My Cane?; I’m Awfully Well For The Shape I’m In!; Make A Joyful Noise; My Dentures Are Slippin’; and Keep Those Scraps. Perfect for audiences of all ages, including senior adults.

#200 GRAMPS & GRANNY GIGGLES - 104 ventriloquist dialogue JOKES AND GAGS for use when talking with or about Grandma and Grandpa characters. All jokes are written in dialogue format. Compiled, tested, and written by Kevin and Sonja Detweiler.

#201 GRAMPS & GRANNY GIGGLES Vol. 2 - Ventriloquist GAG FILE JOKES! A collection of 100 jokes for use when talking with or about Grandma and Grandpa characters. All jokes are written in ventriloquism dialogue style. Tested and proven comedy compiled by the ventriloquist husband and wife team of Kevin and Sonja Detweiler. Pick your favorite laughs from this collection and add them to your own favorite program routine. So easy and so effective!

#1328 VENTRILOQUISM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - Includes TEN Dialogue Scripts! This is a complete "how-to" book for the ventriloquist entertainer. Author, William H. Andersen, answers the questions, "Who are Seniors?" and "Why should you entertain them?" "Where can you find senior audiences?" "What can you do for them?" PLUS TEN of the author’s FAVORITE DIALOGUES! Use the suggestions and tested scripts in this book for some fantastic and rewarding experiences!

School Talk For Dummies

#106 SCHOOL TALK FOR DUMMIES - Eight comedy dialogues with school theme. Written by William Andersen, ventriloquist and career educator. Tested material that connects because the author knows students. Book One in a series of three. Routine titles: All I Have To Do Is Tell You My Grade; School - It’s The Principal I Don’t Like; Early American History; Two Plus Two Is Four - Sometimes; More Than The Three R’s; I Spell GOOD G-O-O-D; I’m A Sport; and The Art Of Communications.

#165 SCHOOL TALK FOR DUMMIES VOL. 2 - Ventriloquist comedy dialogues with school theme. Written by William Andersen, ventriloquist and career educator. Tested material that connects because the author knows students. Book TWO in a series of three. Routine titles: Mathematical Practice; Historical Nonsense; These Papers Tell The Story; Occupational Therapy; Speaking Of Animals.

#166 SCHOOL TALK FOR DUMMIES Vol. 3 - Comedy dialogues for presentation with a ventriloquist figure or puppet. By William H. Andersen, career educator and professional ventriloquist and figure maker. This third volume in Andersen’s school themed routines contains more laughter for the classroom with these titles: He Is Always Late; Take The I.Q. Test; A Geography Lesson; A Bit Of Fine Art, and A Sunday School Lesson (no serious message here - just all fun!).

#217 SCHOOL DAZE compiled by Pam Sterner. Over 100 jokes written in dialogue format - all about school. Include a couple of these in your show presentation for any audience of children and youth. Sure-fire fun and laughter. Pick your favorites!

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special Days, Etc.

#265 BIRTHDAY AD-VENT-URES - Ventriloquist comedy dialoguesby professional ventriloquist, Liz VonSeggen. Quality comedy routines for a variety of birthday party situations; kid’s parties as well as adult parties. Plus one Christmas routine for the birthday of Christ.

#1192 VENTRILOQUISM ANY TIME OF THE YEAR - Comedy Dialogues for most any day of the year by Nancy Merriman. Titles: So You Want To Be A Ventriloquist?, Love Is In The Air, Do I Have To Go To School?,I Want To Be President, The Night Before Christmas, and The Christmas Spirit.

#180 VENT DAZE: "SPECIAL" DAYS; Entertaining Ventriloquist Dialogues. Full length programs. Scripts for: Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Graduation, and Scouting. By Pam Sterner.

Family Fun and Frolic

#247 MY FOLKS! Eleven comical ventriloquist routines about Mom, Dad, parenting, relatives and family life! Perfect for shows for birthdays, reunions, Mother’s and Father’s Day, banquets, picnics, etc. Six themes are comedy entertainment; five have humor plus ministry message Several ventriloquist entertainers contributed to this book: My Folks (Cathy Jennings); Parenting - It’s exhausting (Stephen Brubaker); Who’s The Boss? (Barbara Bailey); Mother’s Little Runaway (Gladys Patterson); Putting Mom On A Pedestal (Timothy Arends); That’s My Dad! (Timothy Arends); Mother’s Day (Cole Bremer); Father’s Day (Cole Bremer); Jesus, Joseph And Me (Randell Riley); God’s Crowning Touch (Mrs. Harrison Weaver); and Motherly Advice (Gladys Patterson).

#216 ALL IN THE FAMILY - 100 ventriloquist jokes about family: (children, babies, parents, aunts, uncles, etc.), all written in dialogue format. Add one or more to your own favorite routine. This 100+ joke collection was compiled by Pam Sterner. There’s something everyone can relate to because the subjects are so true to life!

#177 WEDDED BLISS - Over 100 ventriloquist/puppet gags and jokes on the subjects of love, dating, marriage, in-laws, and more! Complied by Pam Sterner. All written in ventriloquist dialogue format so they’re easy to insert into you favorite show script.

#170 SPEAKING OF GIRLS By Col. Bill Boley. This ventriloquist gag file is made up of a collection of over 100 jokes for use when talking with or about girls (or simply reverse roles when speaking about boys). All jokes are written in dialogue style so you can easy pick your favorites and add them to you own ventriloquism or puppetry script.

More Good Clean Fun

#860 COMEDY DIALOGUE FILLERS for ventriloquist dialogues. By Clinton Detweiler (signed). Here they are - over 100 dialogue gags and jokes, all listed alphabetically by subject and linked so you can use any one or more as fillers, a short routine emcee bits, ventriloquist show encore, etc. (Sixty subjects!) One laugh after another! Every joke linked conversationally with the one that precedes and the one that follows!

#212 SILLY RIDDLES and funny knock-knocks. Ventriloquist dialogue and puppet script material from the collection of William H. Andersen. What’s more fun for small children than a funny riddle? A "Knock-knock" joke, of course! This one book has both, 100 total, all written in the format you’ll need when scripting for a ventriloquist dummy/doll/puppet.

#202 DUMMY YUMMIES - 100+ jokes all about food and eating! By Kevin and Sonja Detweiler. All jokes written in ventriloquist dialogue format. And all are bout food and eating! Enough to make your mouth water or satisfy your comic taste. You can add a couple these to any show, with or without food on the scene.

#169 ONE FOR THE ROAD - Ventriloquist comedy gags by Col. Bill Boley. All jokes about the subjects of automobiles and the skills of driving (or lack thereof). A collection of 100+ in ventriloquist dialogue format. Just the thing for the script of any ventriloquist or puppeteer.

#179 ON THE JOB - 100+ ventriloquist occupational jokes: jobs, boss, work and more! Compiled by Pam Sterner. All jokes written in dialogue format so you can easily add them to your favorite puppet script or ventriloquist routine. Use when talking about jobs, laziness, out of work, etc. Some so funny because they’re so true!

#1164 ZANY RHYME TIME - Occupations from A-D. 50 funny poems all written in ventriloquist dialogue format! And all about occupations. Add one or two to any show. All original, totally different. Craig Lovik, author.

#111 JUST US GIRLS - Comedy dialogues written for the female ventriloquist using female puppet or vent figure. I know of no other set of routines written in this manner. Rare! These scripts by Shelia Cicchi are for complete entertainment programs. Full filled subjects that will draw laugh after laugh from the audience. Subjects include: Dating, Girl Talk, Camping, TV Commercials, Politics, Relatives, and other Miscellaneous contemporary humor.

#1168 DEM FUNNY BONES - 10 dialogues for (or about) SKELETON figure or puppet! In addition to the 10 comedy dialogues, you will find 20 funny jokes and rhymes for and about skeletons. All in dialogue format! Tear around fun. Nothing too scary. Includes a safety routine! Written bu Clinton Detweiler (signed) and Craig Lovik.

#1158 TIE-ALOGUES - Comedy dialogue material for the "talking tie". By Sally Cowell and Craig Lovik. The "Talking" Men’s Neckties invented by Kevin Detweiler were probably the most popular novelty puppet sold by Maher Studios. This book was loaded with comedy dialogue bits for performance and impromptu conversation when wearing the comedy puppet. But many of the lines are adaptable to situations when a normal dress necktie is worn by the vent or by someone in the audience. All original material never printed elsewhere. Less than 200 copies were printed, so the is a rare collector’s book as well.

From author Col. Bill Boley

#260 VENTRILOQUIST COMEDY DIALOGUES Vol. 1. By Col. Bill Boley, an industry favorite author. Tested material loaded with laugh after laugh. Dialogue titles: Keep On Coughing (funny discussion of mild illness); Driving Hints (and they’re drive you into hysterics); The Singer (musically speaking, this one is "sharp"); Smart Brat (wise cracks for a witty dummy); and Teacher’s Pet (rate this one A+)!

#261 VENTRILOQUIST COMEDY DIALOGUES Vol. 2 by Col. Bill Boley! You know Boley’s comedy style: Use the minimum amount of words to achieve the maximum amount of laughs! Five full programs: Romance (love at first sight - then he took a second look!); Quick Cracks (discussion of ancestors; it’s all relative); School Fun (just as titled); Here Comes Santa (jolly good fun); and Christmas Spirit (holiday preparations filled with joy and laughter).

#262 VENTRILOQUIST COMEDY DIALOGUES Vol. 3 by Col. Bill Boley! Five full programs: Act Your Age (this makes birthdays a lot of laughs); Barbershop Routine (a hilarious hair raising skit);Where Are All The Girls (figure reports on his efforts to find the perfect girl); Out West (rip roaring Wild West experience); and Uncle Joe’s Farm (corny, down on the farm fun). Written in Boley’s popular comedy style using the minimum number of words to achieve the maximum number of laughs!

#263 VENTRILOQUIST COMEDY DIALOGUES VOL. 4 - Five hilarious scripts by best selling author, Col. Bill Boley. One laugh immediately followed by another the entire program! Titles: The Life Guard (beach talk with waves of laughter); Went Fishing (a fish story the likes of which you have never heard); The Boxer (a real knock-out); Big Game Hunter (what a tale); and North To Alaska (cold subject but the comedy is hot!). Audience tested and proven.

#128 FRACTURED NURSERY RHYMES; Col. Bill Boley; Ventriloquist writer's comedy resource! This is one of Boley’s most requested books and one of my favorites as well! Packed with laughs. 35 fractured nursery rhymes, 32 funny poems, 13 comedy song titles, and 14 funny songs. Add several to your favorite routine. Tested comedy material for audiences of all ages!

#207 LETTERS TO FREDDY by Col. Bill Boley. Over 100 comical requests for advice for the ventriloquist dummy to answer. Letters from members of the audience (or so you pretend), or from his fans. While the figure’s advice may not always be practical, it is always hysterical! Written in dialogue form. Select one or more to be added to your own script to add a spark of wit and insanity! Collected by Col. Bill Boley from his performances with "Freddy" over a period of many years.

#859 COL. BILL BOLEY’S 1990 YEARBOOK OF DIALOGUES. Full length comedy routines. Dozens of great laughs per book. Primarily "family" comedy with some "PG" lines interspersed. As with all ventriloquist scripts, feel free to edit if necessary. Dialogue titles: The New Baby (figure has new baby brother); Champ Or Chump (interview with figure who is a prize fighter); Just Poor Folks (little money; lot os laughs); Growing Old (for old man puppet); Aunt Fanny (for old woman puppet).

#839 COL. BILL BOLEY’S 1991 YEARBOOK OF DIALOGUES. Full length comedy routines. Dozens of great laughs per book. Primarily "family" comedy with some "PG" lines interspersed. As with all ventriloquist scripts, feel free to edit if necessary. Dialogue titles: Trip To The Circus (three rings of fun); All Dressed Up (discussion of apparel); Trip To The Doctor (situation comedy with a twist); Inventions and Cross Breeds (wild); Playing Golf (laughter - it is "par for the course"); and Fear Of Flying (the title says it all).

#840 COL. BILL BOLEY'S 1992 YEARBOOK OF DIALOGUES

#1183 COL. BILL BOLEY’S 1994 YEARBOOK OF DIALOGUES. Full length comedy routines. Dozens of great laughs per book. Primarily "family" comedy with some "PG" lines interspersed. As with all ventriloquist scripts, feel free to edit if necessary. Dialogue titles: The Flat Foot (figure is on the police force); Little League Baseball (big league laughter); Let’s Dance (figure has taken up dancing); Love At First Bite (for Dracula type puppet); Visit To The Psychiatrist (just as title implies); and Lucky Louie (figure is a gangster).

#1197 COL. BILL BOLEY’S 1995 YEARBOOK OF DIALOGUES. Full length comedy routines. Dozens of great laughs per book. Primarily "family" comedy with some "PG" lines interspersed. As with all ventriloquist scripts, feel free to edit if necessary. Dialogue titles: The Diet (losing weight and dieting); Comedy Mind Reading (the vent figure becomes a mental marvel); Freddy For President (funny political humor); By Train Or By Bus (how will he make his next trip?); The Used Car (problems with figure’s "new" used care); and Mr. Bonehead (vent routine for one traditional figure plus a talking skull).

Comedy Dialogues for both Animals & Birds

#264 ANIMAL AD-VENT-URES; Six dialogues by Liz VonSeggen. A delightful collection of comedy dialogues; some with ministry message and some just for laughs. Written for: Dog, Lion, Parrot, Rabbit, Duck, and Mouse. Or adapt to the puppet or figure you use.

#110 ANIMAL DOUBLETALK - Ventriloquist scripts by Col. Bill Boley. Fun! These animal comedy dialogues were written for use by both ventriloquist or puppeteer. Use with traditional ventriloquist figure, or the animal puppet itself: The book has routines for: Cat; Pig; Horse; Dog; Deer (or Reindeer); Chicken; Rabbit, and Frog.

#080 TALK TO THE ANIMALS - Eight comedy Dialogues by a favorite author: Col. Bill Boley. Fun material and most can be used with any puppet. Dog Gone (for dog puppet); Sic Dog; Dog Jokes (short misc. lines ); Routine for Monkey; Bossy The Cow; Routine for Bird character (plus additional egg laying gags); Sharkey the Shark. Best seller.

#1169 HUMOROUS EXPRESSIONS! Ventriloquist Animal & Bird Dialogues written by the master of creativity, Steve Axtell! Four comedy dialogues written for: Duck, Turkey, Alligator, and Farmer type Old Man. Adapt most material to your human character vent puppet as well. Funny lines; funny plots.

#210 ANIMAL SENSE AND NONSENSE - Seven ministry gospel dialogues for ANIMAL & BIRD PUPPET characters and figures. Humorous ministry routines by William H. Andersen written for: skunk, mouse, chicken, fish, monkey, dog, and bird but easily adaptable to other members of the animal kingdom as well. Best seller.

#854 JUST FOR FUN - Seven comedy dialogues written by Teresa McCay. Short entertainment routines written to be used by various animal puppets, but adaptable to most any type of figure or character. Titles: Don’t Bug Me (bug puppet); Raising Hares (rabbit); Corny Jokes (Bird);Computer Date (Mouse); Magician Out Of Sight (rabbit); Honey Bee-Mine (Bug); Volunteers Make Life More Bear-Able (Bear. Subject: Volunteering).

#1152 CHUCKLES ON THE FARM - Comedy dialogues with innovative story lines. Try your humor scrambled sunny side up! Four complete country themed programs written by Craig J Lovik. For ventriloquists and puppeteers.

#178 AT THE ZOO - Funny collection of animal and bird ventriloquist gags, over 100, all in dialogue format. Add one or more to your favorite script when talking about animals, birds, pets, and even fish! Compiled by Pam Sterner. Use with ventriloquist figures or puppets.

Dialogues for and about Animals

#082 ANIMAL PUPPET ABSURDITY - Eleven comedy routines for entertainers who use animal/bird puppet characters when performing for youthful audiences. Routines: Don’t Croak (for frog puppet); Fuzzy (worm, caterpillar, snake, etc.); Smellin’ Pretty (skunk); Allie-Gator (alligator); Mac-N-Box (any type puppet in box); It’s Grrrrr-eat (lion); Papa Was A Bird Dog (goofy dog); Bearly Believable (bear); It’s A Dog’s Life (dog); With A Twitch Of The Nose (rabbit); Well Groomed (any Shaggy puppet). By Marty Mann.

#167 WARM FUNNY FUZZIES - Animal ventriloquist dialogue scripts! If you use any type of fuzzy, furry, or hairy puppet, then this book will provide excellent comedy material for your shows! Also useful when talking about animals or a furry ventriloquist figure. You’re welcome to take comic lines from one of more dialogue found in this book and add them to your own routine, too. Five complete program dialogues by various performers. Living With Class (Joseph Libby); My Fuzzy Friend (Stephen L. Roberts); What’s In A Name? (James Boyer); Hair-Larious (Shirley Brandau); and Foreign Hair (Jeff Bolson). (Be sure to look for the companion book: "More Warm Fuzzies".)

#168 MORE WARM FUZZIES - Animal ventriloquist dialogue scripts! (A companion to "Warm Funny Fuzzies".) If you use any type of fuzzy, furry, or hairy puppet, then this book will provide excellent material for your shows! Each routine is filled with humor, but also includes a serious theme. EIGHT dialogues total: Sack Lunch Shares (Kevin & Sonja Detweiler); Self-Esteem (Catherine Gardner); Not One Of The Crowd (Ginger Blackburn); Learning To Shine Inside Out (Ellen Cisco). And the following routines for ministry: Like Yourself (Francine Patterson); The Grumpy Grumlett (Irma Jean Stone); God Loves The Furry Ones, Too! (Sharon Knaak); For The Love Of Ugly (Rev. F. E. "Fritz" Widmeyer). All dialogues will contain lines which are useful when talking about animals or a furry ventriloquist figure. You’re welcome to take lines from one or more dialogues found in this book and add them to your own routine.

#1185 COMEDY COW DIALOGUES. 36 pages packed with bovine comedy. No bull! (Well, maybe just a little.) Dialogues, rhymes, poems, jokes, riddles, and more. Pure country family humor, all original by Sally Cowell.

#1151 ZANY JUNGLE TALES! Original comedy ventriloquist dialogues by Craig Lovik. What do you do when a forty ton Pigeon-assauras has escaped from Giraff-sick-Park? That’s the hilarious discussion in script one: The 40 Ton Pigeon. Also: Things Not To Do AT The Zoo, and Gorilla Fleas. By Craig Lovik.

#1173 DINO-TALES; Comedy ventriloquist dialogues and zany poems for use with such character puppets or when talking about dinosaurs. Great fun and all original material. By Sally Cowell. Published by The Good Clean Fun Publishing House

Comedy Dialogues for Birds

#248 BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Nine comedy bird dialogues! Best seller. If birds could read, they would indeed "flock together" over the crazy comedy scripts in "Birds of a Feather"! Nine full programs of ventriloquism entertainment. Various authors. Use with any bird puppet or figure. Titles: Fowl Business (Col. Bill Boley); Condor Comments (Gary Wick; Fowl Talk (John Carlson); Duck Luck (Roberta Carroll); A Visit To The Vet (David Robison); Charlie’s Egg-Spert Advice (Ellen Cisco); I’m A Humdinger (Junice Strickland); A Trip To The North Pole (Carol Greene); and The Jolly Green Parrot (Irma Jean Stone).

#1194 FROM THE BIRDS! Eight comedy ventriloquist bird dialogues! By William H. Andersen. Eight comedy dialogues plus a collection of funny bird gags. Dialogues titles: Bird Feed, Chicketa, Mac and The Parrot Family, Chicken Little lives, I’m No Do-Do, I’m Laying For That Guy, It’s Ducky Here, and Birds Don’t Talk.

#1456 FEATHER FEATURES - Seven comedy bird dialogues by Steve Engle. Plus songs and song openings for the show. If you use a bird puppet of any type, you will enjoy this book! Titles: My Standard Routine; Special Song Intros; Bird Song; Love Birds; A Cold In The Beak; The Messenger Corps; Limp Feathers; and The Ventriloquist. Original and fun. Use as written or pick the best lines and add to your own bird dialogue.

#1187 EGG-LAYING GAGS - For ventriloquist bird puppets or feathered puppets used in the puppet stage. This is the world’s largest collection of "egg laying jokes" , nearly all in dialogue format. Props ( easily found around the house) add to the comedy and fun. Use with any type of bird puppet; and one or more to your own favorite routine! Contributors: Col. Bill Boley, Clinton Detweiler, Pat Lovik, Steve Ruch, Lynn Trimble, Heather Seifert, and Tomm Traver.

#1170 ADVENTURES OF MORTIMER BIRD - Eight comedy dialogues for any goofy bird puppet. By Craig Lovik. Plus original bird related jokes and rhymes that will have the "feathers flying!"

#1171 TRAVELS WITH MORTIMER BIRD - Funny ventriloquist dialogue book for use with bird puppet characters. Jokes, songs, and dialogues. All original material by Pat Lovik. This has been a best selling book since its release. Published by Good Clean Fun Publishing Co.

#1159 ZANY NURSERY RHYMES ABOUT BIRDS - for the ventriloquist act! 75 total! All original, all funny, all about birds. All written in ventriloquist dialogue format so it’s easy to add one or more to any ventriloquist or puppetry script. By Craig Lovik.

Ministry Dialogues for Animals & Birds

#222 BIRD WORDS FROM THE WORD - Twelve gospel scripts for bird puppets! A dozen original devotional scripts for presentation with a bird puppet, figure, or dummy. Real life situations that are tactfully combined with HUMOR to provide Biblical application. Titles: Talk Is "Cheep" (preparing for the return of Jesus); The Song Bird (the advantages of teamwork); Wanted: A Place With Space (building lives upon Jesus); To Mimic Or Not To Mimic (God created each person special); The Talent Search (Christian service); The Vacation (missions); High Flight (consistent, steadfast living); Totally Religious (salvation); Old Wives Tales (rejoicing at all times); Fueled For Flight (God’s Word, our strength); and Ruffles Feathers (living by the "golden rule"). By Susan Anderson.

#1439 SON-SHINE SAFARI - Gospel ventriloquist animal dialogues by Steve Engle. Full length, all original, audience tested routines. Laughter and fun combined for effective ministry message. Five dialogues plus five poems you can add to you own favorite dialogue program.. Use with the animals suggested or adapt to what you have.

Say "No" and Safety Programs

#1423 MOTHER GOOSE SAFETY NURSERY RHYMES - Clever dialogue rhymes with unexpected or comical endings. All written to teach and reinforce safety messages for children. (Adults will enjoy and learn from these too, so add a couple to your family shows.) Performance tips too, on how to use in your ventriloquist and/or entertainment (school) shows. From the clever creative mind of professional entertainer, Steve Engle.

#1421 MOTHER GOOSE "SAY NO" NURSERY RHYMES by Steve Engle. Ventriloquist dialogue Nursery Rhymes with a humorous twist or ending that make a point. Designed to teach or reinforce lessons for children on topics such as: drugs, health, ecology, etc. The author calls them "Dialogue Vignettes" because most are short dialogue bits, complete in themselves. They can be used as an introduction to the ventriloquist program, to add "color", or as a discussion starter. String several together for longer presentations. Very versatile material. With performance notes. One added secret: adults enjoy these, too!

#851 SAFETY VENTRILOQUIST ROUTINES; Fire, Strangers, Drugs, Gangs, 911, Bikes. By William H. Andersen. Six entertaining full length safety programs that provide serious prevention messages. Followup discussion question provided for each script. Get children’s attention with these scripts and make a lasting impact!

#121 SAFETY DIALOGUES Vol. 1 - For ventriloquist instruction and entertainment! Various authors contributed to this very useful book. Use the routines to teach serious and valuable lessons as you entertain. Excellent. Six Scripts. Titles: Don’t Be A Hardhead (tornado and storm rules by Theresa Gill); Fun In The Sun (swimming precautions by Wanda E. Brunstetter); Safety In Numbers (camping safety by Wanda E. Brunstetter); Car-ing (safe driving tips by Janice Hartman); Fire Fighters (Janice Hartmann); and Fire Safety (Ronald Rainey).

#122 SAFETY DIALOGUES Vol. 2 - For instruction and entertainment! Various authors contributed to this very useful book. Teach serious and valuable lessons as you entertain. Excellent. Titles: It Was Just An Accident (home safety, by Wanda Brunstetter); Bus Safety Show (Curtis Mailloux); Smoking Alert (Junice Strickland); Animal Safety (Carol Davis); and Fire Prevention (Louis Ruggles).

#123 SAFETY DIALOGUES Vol. 3 Five different ventriloquist entertainers contributed to this very useful book. Teach serious and valuable lessons as you entertain. Excellent. Six scripts. Titles: Bike Safety (Gail A. Arbogast); Learn Not To Burn (procedures in case of fire by Ferd A. Kurz); Swim Fever (water safety by Janice Hartmann); It’s A Shocker (electrical safety by Keith Wall); Light Humor (electrical safety by Gail A. Arbogast); Trick Or Treating Guidelines (Ginger Blackburn).

For Pre-School & Youth

#1325 POSITIVE PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOLERS - Ventriloquist dialogues that are lively and action-packed. Hold youngsters entertainingly spellbound as they LEARN about: Overcoming Fear Of The Dark, Learning The ABC’s; Fire Prevention, The Importance Of Cleanliness; and Things You Should Not Put Into Your Mouth. These dialogues work especially well with animal and bird puppets and come with tips for most effective presentation. By Nancy Burks.

#1326 POSITIVE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - More original dialogues by Nancy Burks. This book addresses the issues of children grades K-5. The action comedy and visual humor suggested will make the children laugh as they learn powerful relevant messages: School - Who Needs It?; School Bus Safety; Drug Awareness; Dental Hygiene; and Fire Prevention.

Health, Encouragement, Etc.

#1193 DOUBLE TALK ABOUT HEALTH - Comedy plus education! Five complete dialogues by Nancy Merriman. All combine comedy with serious, factual instruction and teaching. Very effective when teaching children. Dialogues: That Will Be Five Senses, Please (touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing); What A Body! (The amazing body and how it functions); A Sweet Topic (sugar: its value and controlling its intake); Puff, Puff, Puff, The Cigarette (smoking addiction and dangers).

#1327 HAPPY HEALTH - Eleven ventriloquist dialogues that combine humor with education. ByWanda Brunstetter. Practical, important topics creatively scripted for use with ventriloquist figure or puppet. Subjects: Proper Sleep; Getting Regular Physical Checkups; Healthy Eyes, Dental Care; Importance Of Fresh Air; Getting Proper Amount Of Sunshine; Good Hygiene; Health For The Mind; Eating Healthy; Proper Exercise; Toxins and Pollutants.

#856 TIMELY TOPICS - Scripts that educate/entertain. Written by Teresa McCay. Six shorter humorous dialogues that entertain as they teach. While these scripts are written to be used with various animal figures or puppets, they can be adapted to most any type of ventriloquist figure. Titles and subjects: Read The Signs (the importance of reading); Little Can Be Cat-A-Strophic (don’t be a litterbug); Happing Mad (safety rules to avoid child kidnaping); Carrying The Burden Of A.I.D.S; No Monkey Business (Pre-marital sex); Don’t Throw Out the Can (recycling).

#965 FEELINGS - Twenty ventriloquist dialogues teaching children how to ventilate their feelings in the proper manner. Timely! Short dialogues designed for use in the classroom. Sample discussion questions are included. The Feelings and emotions addressed are: Anger, Fear, Insecurity, Loneliness, and Loss. By Judy L. Smith.

#1161 GLAD SEEDS - Humorous dialogues all about encouraging others. By Sally Cowell. Comedy dialogues designed to teach children to be helpful and encouraging. Sally skillfully blends the humorous with the thoughtful.

#856 CHEERFUL VISITS - Dialogues for hospital visits. By Teresa McCay. NINE shorter ventriloquist routines that uplift and encourage! Especially useful for the entertainer who visits patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Comedy combined with compassion and consideration. Written for use with hand-held animal puppets of various types, but easily adaptable to whatever YOU have in hand!

The Environment

#1188 ENVIRONMENTALLY SPEAKING - Ventriloquist comedy dialogues that educate on today's hot "green" topics: Clean Air, Pure Water, Conservation, Reuse/Recycle, Returnables, Waste Reduction, Etc. By Ann Fry.

Bible Stories

#845 SHORT BIBLE ROUTINES Vol. 1 - 17 Bible-based, comedy filled routines guaranteed to instruct factually as they entertain. The programs are 4-7 minutes in length. Combine two or more for a longer script. By William H. Andersen. Titles: In The Beginning; Who Was The First Man?; Eve Created; First Sin; Noah’s Ark; Out Of The Ark; Joseph; Joseph In Egypt; Lot; Crossing The Red Sea; Moses Led The People To The Promised Land; Moses Talked To God; Deborah; Balaam’s Donkey; Joshua; Samson; and Gideon Defeats The Midianites.

#846 SHORT BIBLE ROUTINES Vol. 2 - 15 Bible-based, comedy filled routines guaranteed to instruct factually as they entertain. The programs are 4-7 minutes in length. Combine two or more for a longer script. By William H. Andersen. Titles: Israelites Lost The Ark; Victory At Mizpeh; David And Goliath; David Becomes King; King Solomon’s Dream; Elijah And The Prophets Of Baal; Naboth’s Vineyard; Chariot Of Fire; Naaman; Jonah; Jeremiah; Daniel And The King’s Food; The Fiery Furnace; Lion’s Den; and Queen Esther.

#847 SHORT BIBLE ROUTINES Vol. 3 - 18 ventriloquist dialogues by William H. Andersen, all written in dialogue format for ventriloquism presentation. 4-7 minute programs filled with humor and Bible teaching. All themes in this book were taken from New Testament Bible stories. For a longer presentation, combine two or more. Or, take favorite bits from these popular dialogues and add them to your own writing.

#962 DAVID AND GOLIATH by William H. Andersen. A complete situation story Bible routine. The ventriloquist figure plays the part of the hero (David) and the results are HILARIOUS as well as Inspirational. A full 30 minute program. Or, divide/condense as needed. Delightful!

#1324 BIBLE HEROS - Five complete ventriloquist programs with dialogues written by Faye Pruitt in her unique and captivating storytelling style. Old favorite stories with contemporary application. Audiences of all ages will enjoy these dialogues about: Esther, Elijah, Ruth, Joseph, and Naaman.

#078 FROM THE BEGINNING... TO THE HAWG SLOPPER - Pastor Bob Hendley put into this one book ten of his original ventriloquist routines for Bible Instruction. Each routine uses the ventriloquist figure to tell a favorite Bible story in a unique, never-to-be-forgotten manner. Some humor, of course as the dialogue titles indicate; Where Did Things Come From>; The Big Boat Float; Moses In Deep Water; Battle of Jericho And Other Conflicts; Jonah And The Flood; Democrats And Republicans; Ugliest Man In The Bible; Bigger Barns And Grave Plots; The Best Ambulance In The Bible; and The Resignation Of A Hawg Slopper.

#865 LITTLE MAN WITH A BIG GOD - Six full length dialogues with missionary them for performance by the ventriloquist. All stories from the life of Paul. Titles: Damascus, Here I Come; Missionaries Anyhow; Concert At Midnight; Jerusalem Bound; On Trail; and The Last One Is A... Filled with humor. Biblically accurate. Practical application. Use individually or as a series. By Bob Hendley.

#1329 MOSES AND ME - Ventriloquist scripts teaching Bible truths from the life of Moses. By well know Christian author, Bernard Palmer. Five ventriloquist dialogues from the life of Moses, conveying contemporary lessons for today. Subjects: God cares for those who trust Him; God uses willing servants; God has a special job for everyone of every age; When God assigns a task He provides assistance; God will lead the way.

#1463 BIBLE BASED GOSPEL VENTRILOQUIST DIALOGUES - Seven dialogues combining humor with message. Titles: David And The Giant Killer; The Boy Who Ran Away From Home; Three Boys In A Furnace; Is Easter Just For Bunnies?; The Best Christmas Gift; Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream; The Ethiopian Believer. Full programs, audience tested by the author. Very good. By Rev. Ed Smith.

#1434 TELL ME A STORY JESUS Vol. One; Ventriloquist dialogues based on the parables by Steve Engle. Six dialogues covering the parables on Faith and the Kingdom: Parable Of The Sower; Parable Of The Hidden Treasure; Parable Of The Mustard Seed; Parable Of The Great Feast; and A Lamp Under A Bushel. Bonus Dialogue: What’s A Parable? Humor combined with accurate message.

#1435 TELL ME A STORY JESUS Vol. Two; More ventriloquist dialogues on the parables by Steve Engle. Seven dialogues teaching parables of Jesus with the themes, "What is God like?" and "How does God and Jesus want us to act?" Parable Of The Lost Sheep; Parable Of The Lost Coin; The Popsicle Kid (The Prodigal Son); Pharisee And The Tax Collector; Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant; Parable of the Rich Fool; and Parable Of The Worthless Salt. Humor combined with accurate message.

#1469 Vol. One TELL ME MORE! Humorous ventriloquist dialogues with Biblical message. By Dick Foster. Tested dialogues written over a period of years with all original jokes, ideas, and story content. Two part story of the battle between David and Goliath with hilarious comments by the ventriloquist dummy (emphasis Fait and Trust in God); Two part story based upon Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand (emphasis: The principal f giving); and Two part story of Gideon and the Midianite conquest (emphasis: The power of God). Three Bible stories - SIX dialogues! Each story is written so it may be performed on two successive weeks!

#1470 Vol. Two TELL ME MORE! More humorous ventriloquist dialogues with Biblical message. By Dick Foster. Tested dialogues written over a period of years with all original jokes, ideas, and story content. Two part story about the Israelites crossing the Jordan river (emphasis: New life received with salvation); two part story of Noah and the flood (emphasis: Faithfulness to God); Two part story of the Israelite conquest of Jericho (emphasis: Protection as a result of "Walls of Faith.") Three Bible stories - SIX dialogues! Each story is written so it may be performed on two successive weeks!

Christian Daily Living

#1458 AUDIENCE TESTED DIALOGUES by Rev. Ed Smith. Eight tested original dialogues by Rev. Ed Smith (Professor Thumbs). Humor with a message. And they may be used as a ventriloquist dialogue or by two puppets as a puppet play, or performed by two people as a skit. Each a complete program. Triple possibilities! Dialogue titles: One Door Is All We Need; Why We Go To Church; Losing A Friend; The Boy Who Fell Asleep In Church; The Real Santa Claus; Choosing One’s Life Work; The Fruit Of The Spirit; and God’s Commandments.

#1484 DUTY DEFINING DIALOGUES; Nine ministry programs, filled with tasteful humor that have multiple potential. They may be used by the ventriloquist, or by two puppets as a puppet play, or performed by two people as a skit. Written and audience tested by the author, Rev. Ed Smith (Professor Thumbs). Titles: Serving God; Monsters In Our Life; Who’s In Charge In Your Life?, Food For The Body, Food For The Soul; A Real Thanksgiving; Prejudice; The Answer To Prejudice; How To Make And Keep Friends; Reading Our Bibles.

#1485 ENLIGHTENING & ENTERTAINING DIALOGUES by Rev. Ed Smith. Seven tested original dialogues by Rev. Ed Smith (Professor Thumbs). Humor with a message. And they may be used as a ventriloquist dialogue or by two puppets as a puppet play, or performed by two people as a skit. Each a complete program. Triple possibilities! Dialogue titles: Nicknames; Sharing The Good News; Some Folk Are Different; The Laser Of God’s Word; Caring For Our Family; Routine For Brownies; The Witch Of Endor. Bonus: The Last Day (Introduction only).

#040 DIALOGUES THAT TEACH BIBLE TRUTHS Vol 1 by Clinton Detweiler (signed). Full length programs combing humor with serious Bible teaching. Each dialogue uses a practical application to teach the truth of a specific scripture verse. Warm, down-to-earth scripts that are as fun to present as they are to hear. Titles: Crabby Grabby (courtesy); Buddy’s Baffling Blemish (purity); Silly Donkey (reverence); The Worry Wart (worry); The School Bully (love).

#041 DIALOGUES THAT TEACH BIBLE TRUTHS Vol 2 by Clinton Detweiler (signed). Full length programs combing humor with serious Bible teaching. Each dialogue uses a practical application to teach the truth of a specific scripture verse. Warm, down-to-earth scripts that are as fun to present as they are to hear. Entertainment with a purpose. Titles: Complaints, Complaints! (Selfishness); Anger - It Is Madness! (Anger); Hammer Head (kindness of speech); A Gift For Jesus (consideration); The Foolish Worm (sharing).

#1428 GRANNY’S JOTS & TITTLES, Dialogues for Granny figure or puppet by Sonja Detweiler. Five tried, tested and proven comedy dialogues with ministry message for a granny puppet or vent figure. Titles: Where’s My Cane?; I’m Awfully Well For The Shape I’m In!; Make A Joyful Noise; My Dentures Are Slippin’; and Keep Those Scraps. Perfect for audiences of all ages, including senior adults.

#119 BIBLE BEES - By Clinton Detweiler (signed). Humor combined with message. Be Not Unwise, Be Patient, Be Strong In The Lord, Be Ready, and Be Thankful, with each script referencing a specific Bible verse.. These scripts may be used with any type of puppet, including a bee, by the ventriloquist or puppeteer!

#116 ACROSTICS MAKE IT EASY - Ventriloquist scripts for two. By Clinton Detweiler (signed). Ministry scripts for the ventriloquist or puppeteer. Beginning ventriloquist will love the fact that these dialogues are written with no P’s or B’s in the figures lines! Easy to use. Subjects: Salvation, Praise, Heart Attitudes, Honesty, Thankfulness, and Missions.

#1191 THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO - Seven humorous ventriloquist scripts by Nancy Merriman. But intertwined with the humor is a message that is Biblically solid and everyday practical. Each dialogue a complete program. Titles: You’re Special; Skipping Church; How’d He Do That? (creation); Have A Bite Of Fruit; And It Burns, Burns, Burns! (Fiery furnace); It’s A Secret (sharing the gospel); Rabbits Lay Eggs? (Celebrate the message of Easter). Best seller.

#130 GOSPEL VENTRILOQUIST ROUTINES - Five dialogues combining humor with message. If you like fast paced programs filled with humor, able to maintain a high interest level, and bring solid message, this collection is perfect. Subjects: Christ’s’s Return; God’s Provision; Service; Divine Strength; The Importance Of Prayer. First printing and copyright 1986 by Col. Bill Boley. Revised and edited in 2001 by Clinton Detweiler.

#963 SOWING SEEDS - Puppet plays and ventriloquist scripts! Multi-purpose! Eleven full length programs all about planting the Word of God in the hearts and lives of people. Themes concerning: Salvation, Witnessing, Missions, Obedience, etc. By Tim Beck.

#1466 VICTORIOUS VIRTUES book ONE; Six ventriloquist dialogues teaching positive virtues. Adapt for outside the typical church setting as well. Script titles: A Loose Tongue (Virtue: Kind words and no Gossip); Forgive And Forget (Virtue: Forgiveness); Contented As A Cat (Virtue: Being content): Respect Or Respectable (Virtue: Having Respect); Having A Little Fun (Virtue: Being joyful); Give Me, Give Me (Virtue: Generosity). By nationally known best selling author, Wanda Brunstetter.

#1467 VICTORIOUS VIRTUES book TWO; Six more ventriloquist dialogues teaching positive virtues. The second book in the series. Adapt for outside the typical church setting as well. Script titles: Watch Your Attitude (Virtue: Being a good friend); The Truth Will Set You Free (Virtue: Truthfulness); Goodness (Goodness); There Is Always Hope (Virtue: Hope): Powerful Patience (Virtue: Having patience); I Can Do Anything Better (Virtue: Love). By nationally known best selling author, Wanda Brunstetter.

#1465 QUICK BITS - A collection of six ventriloquist dialogues by Russell Baker. Three "just for fun" scripts: Down On The Farm; Learning To Drive; and School Work Blues. Plus three entertaining scripts with ministry message: The Lost Sheep; David And Goliath; and Charlie’s Pity Party. Baker uses ventriloquism to entertain at fun fairs, parties, banquets, and has taught drug prevention. He also uses the art to teach the Bible in church and in his nursing home ministry. These original dialogues were developed through the author’s experience as a performer.

#857 UPWARD DIRECTION - Seven ventriloquist routines with a ministry message by Teresa McCay. Four are written especially for bird, duck, dog, and sheep puppets. The remaining three dialogues are written for any type puppet or vent figure. Subjects: Prayer, Forgiveness, Salvation, Redemption, Christ’s Return, Heaven, Lost Sheep Found, and Eternal Life.

Dialogues for Special Days

#1190 A BAKER’S DOZEN; 13 ministry dialogues by Dr. George Wilson. Twelve short worship scripts for special days (Advent, Christmas, Transfiguration, Valentine’s, Lent, Easter, Mother’s Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Communion, and Bible Sunday). Plus one longer dialogue sermon: The Ten Commandments. Tasteful humor, excellent teaching.

#1468 CHRIST CENTERED DIALOGUES - Nine ministry programs, filled with tasteful humor that have multiple potential. They may be used by the ventriloquist, or by two puppets as a puppet play, or performed by two people as a skit. Written and audience tested by the author, Rev. Ed Smith (Professor Thumbs). Titles: Keep On Keeping On; Kindergarten Routine; The Rescue; Easter Bunny Routine; Mother’s Day; The Best Christmas Present; A Double Birthday; Infant Baptism (or Dedication); Groundhog Day.

#1464 HOLY DAYS & HOLIDAYS; By Rev. Ed Smith (Professor thumbs). All scripts in this book may be used as a ventriloquist dialogue, or as a puppet play requiring two puppet, or they may be performed by two people as a skit. All scripts combine tasteful, creative humor with message. Eight full length dialogues for these special days and occasions: Communion, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Father’s Day, Rally Day, Veteran’s Day, Wedding, and Scouts.

#258 HOLIDAY AD-VENT-URES - Six seasonal ventriloquist scripts by one of America’s favorite writers of original ventriloquist material. These are full length holiday program dialogues combining humor and message. The following titles: Love Advice (Valentine’s); Palm Sunday; My Mother Is Mean! (Mother’s Day); Halloween Candy Hurts My Teeth; Thankful To Be Alive (Thanksgiving); and Christmas Time.

#181 VENT DAZE - CHURCH DAYS - Five original dialogues filled with humor and teaching for the following special church Sunday events: Missionary Service; Pot Luck Dinner; Singspiration; Sunday School Promotion; and Communion. By Pam Sterner. Top-rate scripting you’ll find a joy to use - all or in part.

#182 VENT DAZE - RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS - Five dialogues filled with humor and teaching for the following holidays: Palm Sunday; Good Friday; Easter; Thanksgiving; and Christmas. Easily adaptable for use outside the typical church setting, too. By Pam Sterner. Top-rate scripting you’ll find a joy to use - all or in part.

Church Comedy

#852 CHURCH CHUCKLES - 100+ ventriloquist dialogue jokes covering a wide variety of subjects (alphabetized by subject). All written in dialogue format making it simple to insert one or several into your favorite program routine or puppet script! Combine many for a complete show! There is something for every church related program. Compiled and written by Clinton Detweiler (signed). Funny! Best seller .

#853 MORE CHURCH CHUCKLES - 100+ comedy jokes covering a wide variety of subjects (alphabetized by subject). All written in dialogue format making it simple to insert one or several into your favorite program routine or puppet script! Combine many for a complete show! There is something for every church related program. This is the sequel to a companion book: Church Chuckles. Compiled and written by Clinton Detweiler (signed). Funny!

#961A - BIBLE HUMOR - Over 100 ventriloquist dialogue jokes based upon Bible characters, incidents, and ideas suggested by Bible stories. All scripted in dialogue form and categorized by subject. For ventriloquists, storytellers, puppeteers, and even preachers and teachers! This is a customer favorite and a companion book to "More Bible Humor" with over 100 more smiles! By William H. Andersen.

#961B - MORE BIBLE HUMOR - 100 more ventriloquist dialogue jokes based upon Bible characters, incidents, and ideas suggested by Bible stories. All scripted in dialogue form and categorized by subject. For ventriloquists, storytellers, puppeteers, and even preachers and teachers! This is a customer favorite and a companion book to "Bible Humor" with a collection of over 100 different jokes! By William H. Andersen

Puppet/Vent Duo-Scripts

#154 THE PUPPET SHOW Vol. 1 - Scripts, Dialogues, and Ideas! 25 different scripts that are best suited for audience of younger children. All scripts require only 2-3 puppets of any gender and may be used by the ventriloquist as well! These scripts teach good relationships, proper attitudes, pleasing conduct, family living, growing up, good manners, etc. By Marty Wilson and Lewis Lansford.

#155 THE PUPPET SHOW Vol. Two - 25 different scripts that are best suited for audience of younger children. All scripts require only 2-3 puppets of any gender and may be used by the ventriloquist as well! These scripts are for presentation in the church setting. Subjects include Bible stories, parables, Christian attitudes and worship skills (praying, singing, giving, good listening, etc.) and more. By Marty Wilson and Lewis Lansford.

#156 THE PUPPET SHOW Vol. 3 - 25 different scripts that are best suited for audience of younger children. All scripts require only 2-3 puppets of any gender and may be used by the ventriloquist as well! These scripts are for church, including a series on service: serving God at home, at school, with friends, and at church. Plus a series on attitudes: sharing, truthfulness, obedience, respect and kindness. By Marty Wilson and Lewis Lansford.

Ways to Use Vent in Church

#208 - 111 WAYS TO USE VENTRILOQUISM IN CHURCH! Ideas and techniques that were tested and compiled from years of performing as a ventriloquist in church, Sunday Schools, camps, clubs, and more. By William, H. Andersen. Added to his own experience, were ideas observed, read about, and even dreamed up - 111 ways to use the art of ventriloquism to teach in a fun and entertaining manner. Use this treasure trove of ideas to expand your own service in church and children’s ministries. You’ll find old ideas with a new twist as well as new innovative ideas explained in an easy-to-follow manner. New inspirations and excitement on every page!

#127 USING VENTRILOQUIST FIGURES IN CHURCH MINISTRY by one of the true pioneers in the field of gospel ventriloquism, Betty Worrall Pelcher. The author spent a lifetime using her ventriloquist figures in her Sunday School ministry as she traveled America and beyond. So the many ideas shared in this book have been tried and tested over a lifetime of teaching Bible truths using ventriloquism. Role playing, promotions, teaching, scripture memorization, stunts, costumes for visual teaching, props, songs, and more. Detailed explanation with some dialogue line suggestions.

Magic and Ventriloquism

#083 VENTRILO-MAGIC! The arts of ventriloquism and magic combined. One of the most popular books written by Col. Bill Boley. He details the secrets of combing ventriloquism and magic simultaneously in the same bit! Complete instructions (including plans for building props) and routines. Refreshingly innovative and - MAGICAL! Illustrated by Dave Miller.

For Ministry:
#901 GOSPEL MAGIC FOR BEGINNERS - Vol. 1; Ten complete surprise object lessons, each with the scripture, the effect, the presentation, and the SECRET. Easy-to-make props; easy-to-present Bible lessons. Full instructions for both preparation and presentation. Lesson titles: Christ In You, Problem Solved; Forgiveness; All Sin Is Sin; We Shall Be Changed; Sin Removed; Sins Forgiven; God Knows; Guessing Wrong; Jesus Through The Wall. An excellent book. Best seller. By William H. Andersen.

#903 GOSPEL MAGIC FOR BEGINNERS - Vol. 2; Object lessons with surprise endings! Ten in all, each with the scripture, the effect, the presentation, and the SECRET. Easy-to-make props; easy-to-present Bible lessons. Full instructions for both preparation and presentation. Lesson titles: Sin Vanishes Like The Coin (Jesus can take sin away); Bible Tear (the Bible lasts forever); A Different Person be saved and be a new person); We Shall Be Changed (our heavenly bodies will be different); The Prodigal Son (the wayward son repents); Rapid Calculations (know the truth and be free); Sin Blocked Out (sins can be forgiven); Three Color Choice (the eyes of the Lord are watching); One Way Know (believe and be saved); Bow Knot Gone (confess and be cleansed).An excellent book. Best seller. By William H. Andersen.

#1438 GOSPEL MAGIC VOL. 3; Simple props; great applications! Ten Good Tricks. Ministry lessons visually illustrated using props you can easily make yourself: Sins Forgiven; Getting Peter Out Of Prison; Banded Together; Appearance Are Deceiving; Hebrew Children In The Fiery Furnace; The Key To Heaven; Good News In The Paper; Give And It Will Be Given Unto You; Prophesy, and Trusting Faith. Clearly Illustrated. Each lesson provides Scripture, The Effect, The Preparation, and The Presentation. Easy-to-do, fun-to-use, never-to-be-forgotten! By William H. Andersen.

Make Your Own Dummy

#115 MAKE YOUR OWN DUMMY! Plans, instructions, diagrams, photos! By professional figure maker, William H. Andersen. Long time best seller! This is a set of plans for building a professional ventriloquist figure. Illustrated by the author. 40 pages that include diagrams for standard animations (moving mouth and side to side moving eyes0, plus several extra effects (eye closers or winkers, raising eyebrows, upper lip movement, stick out tongue, wiggling ears, hair raiser, hand shaker, knee lifter, heart thumper). If you have a workshop and are handy with your hands, you’ll find this book perfect for your needs. If you’re just curious as to what makes a ventriloquist figure "tick" you’ll find this an informative and fascinating read. $6.00

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