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Ventriloquist

usgb/venˈtrɪləkwɪst/Volume
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Used primarily in entertainment, like comedy and magic shows where speech appears to come from elsewhere. SlideThe ventriloquist kept the audience laughing with his clever act.
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Often involves a 'dummy' or puppet that looks like a small person or animal, to which the voice is attributed. SlideShe practiced with her ventriloquist dummy every day.
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Some might think it's just 'throwing' your voice, but it's a complex skill involving speech and puppetry. SlideBecoming a talented ventriloquist takes years of practice.
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