ventriloquism: Quick Facts

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Topics

ventriloquist’s dummy theatrical production Vocalization speech singing magic sword swallowing acrobatics whisper theatre circus puppetry acting

Key People

Shari Lewis with her puppets Lamb Chop (left) and Hush Puppy

Shari Lewis

American puppeteer and author

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Edgar Bergen

American ventriloquist