ventriloquist

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Being a magician in a movie is a bit like being a ventriloquist on the radio: What’s the point?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Born in Philadelphia in 1840, Donaldson was a gymnast, ventriloquist, a tightrope performer and – like the Wonderful Wizard himself – a magician.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2024

So when their sons initially insisted on trying to become actors, both Rick and his wife, Jeanine — who was an amateur ventriloquist — reacted positively.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Over the past four years it is alleged that she manipulated the mayor in person and by phone with remarkable ventriloquist skills.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

The sound of the word ventriloquist sent an additional shiver down Otto’s spine.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles