On this DVD, professional ventriloquist Bob Rumba teaches you the ABC's of ventriloquism. The DVD begins with the most basic concepts of ventriloquism--talking without moving your lips, and continues on to advanced technique and character development. You will also learn: Letter Substitutions, the History of Ventriloquism, Dialogue Development, How to Make Your Dummy Come Alive, How to Work With and Select a Puppet, and much, much more. As a special bonus, Jay Marshall performs his legendary act with Lefty. He discusses in detail how he got his start as a ventriloquist, how he developed Lefty, and shares other valuable insights gained over his 60+ years as a professional entertainer. Once you've mastered Bob's instructions, you'll be talking like a dummy in no time!