ventriloquism

Ventriloquism is a performance art where a performer makes it appear that a puppet or "dummy" is speaking. This is achieved through controlled voice techniques, such as speaking without moving their lips clearly and changing the tone or pitch of their voice to match the puppet's mouth movements. The performer often uses timing, misdirection, and visual cues to create the illusion that the puppet is alive and talking independently. Ventriloquism combines vocal skill and choreography to entertain audiences by creating engaging, humorous interactions between the performer and the puppet.