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

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

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

“What do you say, Papa?” said Angeline in a deep bass, nodding the pillow like a ventriloquist manipulating her dummy.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer