Ventriloquism

Ventriloquism is a form of stage theater in which a person changes his or her voice so that it sounds like the voice is coming from somewhere else (usually a puppet or a dummy). A ventriloquist is one who performs this art.

 Origins 
Originally, it was practiced in religion.Howard, Ryan (2013). Punch and Judy in 19th Century America: A History and Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 101.  Now, it is used in comedy.

 History of modern-day ventriloquism 
Today's modern ventriloquism started in nightclubs.Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, 1911, Ventriloquism.

 Notable ventriloquists 
Jeff Dunham

 References 

Category:Performing arts
Category:Puppets