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ventriloquist

[ven-tril-uh-kwist] / vɛnˈtrɪl ə kwɪst /


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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

A 1978 portrait of the star by the artist Richard Stone went for £15,000, while his ventriloquist dummy Charlie achieved £6,200, twice its highest estimate, during the two-day event.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

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

And the dad goes, “A really famous ventriloquist? No, that would never happen!”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

The ventriloquist came to say good night to Emma.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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