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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - For 250 years, America's funniest voices often came from someone sitting on a ventriloquist's knee.Ventriloquism has shaped American entertainment and culture from colonial taverns to modern social media. In 250 Years of American Ventriloquism - How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture, April Brucker highlights the performers and moments that made it a distinct American art form. Published for America's 250th anniversary, this engaging, well-researched book spans 1776-2026, examining ventriloquism's impact on comedy, media, advertising, politics, children's entertainment, and celebrity culture. With over 1,000 entries, it serves as both a cultural history and a comprehensive reference, securing the art form's place in American popular culture. April Brucker is an American actress, author, comedienne, television personality, and ventriloquist. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles. 250 Years of American Ventriloquism combines her lifelong passion for ventriloquism with her dedication to preserving the history of America's variety arts. 'April Brucker has written a fascinating, thoroughly entertaining journey through 250 years of American ventriloquism. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the history of show business, the immediacy of live entertainment, and the joy of in-person performance.' - Taylor Mason, Star Search Winner, Comedian and Ventriloquist. 'Part history, part celebration, and part love letter to the art of ventriloquism, April Brucker's 250 Years of American Ventriloquism introduces readers to the rich and often unappreciated history of a uniquely American performance tradition. Written with wit, passion, insight, and the humorous insider's flair of a seasoned practitioner, the book offers an engaging tour through the people, personalities, and cultural moments that have helped shape the art form. At long last, one of America's distinctive performance traditions finds its voice.' - Frank Leon Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, Amherst Colllege. 'From its earliest roots right up to today, April Brucker and her gold-digging puppet May Wilson tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of ventriloquism and entertain the hell out of you doing it.' - Ross Brown, Veteran TV Comedy Writer/Producer.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For 250 years, America's funniest voices often came from someone sitting on a ventriloquist's knee.Ventriloquism has shaped American entertainment and culture from colonial taverns to modern social media. In 250 Years of American Ventriloquism - How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture, April Brucker highlights the performers and moments that made it a distinct American art form. Published for America's 250th anniversary, this engaging, well-researched book spans 1776-2026, examining ventriloquism's impact on comedy, media, advertising, politics, children's entertainment, and celebrity culture. With over 1,000 entries, it serves as both a cultural history and a comprehensive reference, securing the art form's place in American popular culture. April Brucker is an American actress, author, comedienne, television personality, and ventriloquist. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles. 250 Years of American Ventriloquism combines her lifelong passion for ventriloquism with her dedication to preserving the history of America's variety arts. "April Brucker has written a fascinating, thoroughly entertaining journey through 250 years of American ventriloquism. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the history of show business, the immediacy of live entertainment, and the joy of in-person performance." - Taylor Mason, Star Search Winner, Comedian and Ventriloquist. "Part history, part celebration, and part love letter to the art of ventriloquism, April Brucker's 250 Years of American Ventriloquism introduces readers to the rich and often unappreciated history of a uniquely American performance tradition. Written with wit, passion, insight, and the humorous insider's flair of a seasoned practitioner, the book offers an engaging tour through the people, personalities, and cultural moments that have helped shape the art form. At long last, one of America's distinctive performance traditions finds its voice." - Frank Leon Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, Amherst Colllege. "From its earliest roots right up to today, April Brucker and her gold-digging puppet May Wilson tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of ventriloquism and entertain the hell out of you doing it." - Ross Brown, Veteran TV Comedy Writer/Producer. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For 250 years, America's funniest voices often came from someone sitting on a ventriloquist's knee.Ventriloquism has shaped American entertainment and culture from colonial taverns to modern social media. In 250 Years of American Ventriloquism - How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture, April Brucker highlights the performers and moments that made it a distinct American art form. Published for America's 250th anniversary, this engaging, well-researched book spans 1776-2026, examining ventriloquism's impact on comedy, media, advertising, politics, children's entertainment, and celebrity culture. With over 1,000 entries, it serves as both a cultural history and a comprehensive reference, securing the art form's place in American popular culture. April Brucker is an American actress, author, comedienne, television personality, and ventriloquist. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles. 250 Years of American Ventriloquism combines her lifelong passion for ventriloquism with her dedication to preserving the history of America's variety arts. "April Brucker has written a fascinating, thoroughly entertaining journey through 250 years of American ventriloquism. It is a must-read for anyone who loves the history of show business, the immediacy of live entertainment, and the joy of in-person performance." - Taylor Mason, Star Search Winner, Comedian and Ventriloquist. "Part history, part celebration, and part love letter to the art of ventriloquism, April Brucker's 250 Years of American Ventriloquism introduces readers to the rich and often unappreciated history of a uniquely American performance tradition. Written with wit, passion, insight, and the humorous insider's flair of a seasoned practitioner, the book offers an engaging tour through the people, personalities, and cultural moments that have helped shape the art form. At long last, one of America's distinctive performance traditions finds its voice." - Frank Leon Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, Amherst Colllege. "From its earliest roots right up to today, April Brucker and her gold-digging puppet May Wilson tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the history of ventriloquism and entertain the hell out of you doing it." - Ross Brown, Veteran TV Comedy Writer/Producer. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - For 250 years, America's funniest voices often came from someone sitting on a ventriloquist's knee.Ventriloquism has shaped American entertainment and culture from colonial taverns to modern social media. In 250 Years of American Ventriloquism - How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture, April Brucker highlights the performers and moments that made it a distinct American art form. Published for America's 250th anniversary, this engaging, well-researched book spans 1776-2026, examining ventriloquism's impact on comedy, media, advertising, politics, children's entertainment, and celebrity culture. With over 1,000 entries, it serves as both a cultural history and a comprehensive reference, securing the art form's place in American popular culture.April Brucker is an American actress, author, comedienne, television personality, and ventriloquist. A graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles. 250 Years of American Ventriloquism combines her lifelong passion for ventriloquism with her dedication to preserving the history of America's variety arts.Forget the Founding Fathers-This 250th Anniversary Commemorative Edition Celebrates Talking DummiesAs America celebrates its 250th anniversary, historians are publishing books about presidents, wars, the founding fathers, and the nation's defining moments. Television ventriloquist and author April Brucker has chosen a slightly different subject: talking dummies.Brucker's new book, 250 Years of American Ventriloquism - How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture, offers what may be one of the most unusual commemorative volumes released during the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.The book traces the history of ventriloquism in America from the colonial era to the digital age, revealing how generations of ventriloquists helped shape entertainment, broadcasting, comedy, advertising, and popular culture.While ventriloquism is often viewed as a novelty act, Brucker argues that its cultural influence has been surprisingly significant. Long before social media influencers and reality television personalities, ventriloquists were among America's most recognizable entertainers, drawing crowds in theaters, dominating vaudeville stages, appearing on radio and television, and introducing memorable characters that became household names.…

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Buch. Condition: Neu. 250 Years of American Ventriloquism | How Ventriloquism Influenced American Culture | April Brucker | Buch | Englisch | 2026 | CFBP Bestsellers | EAN 9798996454716 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …