Pete Michaels

Inside Out
Ventriloquist Pete Michaels, right, was summoned by MTV to teach ventriloquism to 11-year-old Russell (Russy) Simmons of MTV's Run's House. Russy's the son of rap artist "Run" of Run-DMC and nephew of Russell Simmons of Def Jam fame.

Pete To Headline At Ventriloquist Convention!
Pete and company will be headlining the Saturday Night All Star Show at the 2008 Vent Haven Museum International Ventriloquist Convention.

The Convention will run from July 16-19 at the Drawbridge Inn in Ft. Mitchell, KY Home of the Vent Haven Museum.
Pete will also be lecturing at the annual event and celebrating 30 years as a Ventriloquist.

The Show Was FANTASTIC! Thanks to all the performers, and staff of The Center For The Arts!

Special TV Taping
UPDATE!

Hey! The taping went GREAT!
We're busy editing the footage and are happy to announce that it will be available as a new LIVE DVD!

Check back soon for the release date!

Meanwhile, take a look at some really cool videos!
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Dead Silence
UPDATE!

I saw the film when it opened and I can tell you it scared the pants off the audience!

Lots of dummies! Lots of surprises! And a real twist of an ending!

My Ventriloquism "student" Judith Roberts was terrific as Mary Shaw.

Dead Silence Now On DVD!

Dead Silence, the new Horror Thriller starring Donnie Walberg and directed by James Wan (Saw) is a tale of a young newlywed whose wife is horrifically murdered. Returning to his hometown for the funeral, he takes it upon himself to investigate the legend of Mary Shaw, a long-dead ventriloquist
whose legacy has cast a spell over the burg for years and apparently somehow ties into the death of his wife.

Judith Roberts who plays Mary Shaw, studied the basics of Ventriloquism with Pete Michaels in preparation for her portrayal.

The first is Krelmin: A visitor from a small planet who thinks as fast as he talks, and has an eye for Earth girls!

Direct from Hollywood is Milo DeVille: Psychic to the stars. Hint: Ladies, hide your men!

Audiences can't get enough of Krelmin, Milo and Papa! Come to a performance, and see why!

Paul Winchell was more than just an inspiration to me, he was a friend. I had long been a fan of his from my childhood days, when I would watch Winchell Mahoney Time after school. His wooden pals Jerry Mahoney & Knucklehead Smiff were as real to me as live people. That is how truly talented this man was.

A ventriloquist, inventor, humanitarian, voice-over artist, singer, musician. He did it all. His talents were boundless. I first spoke with him back in 1985 and finally met him in 1997. We became fast friends. He was a remarkable man with a remarkable past. A master and pioneer in the art of ventriloquism. And an inspiration to a whole new generation of like-minded artists.

He would call the house and leave singing messages on my machine ala Pavarotti. He was amazed at how I could sing opera without moving my lips. I felt truly privileged to have met him and to be counted among his small circle of Ventriloquist friends.

His skill with the puppets was incredible. Jerry and Knuck came "alive" in his hands. Each with their own distinct voice, character and movements.

His how-to book "Ventriloquism For Fun & Profit" helped launch many a Ventriloquial career. His how-to Video, and now DVD shows a man who truly was a master of the art.

News of his death today leaves the world a little sadder. A great voice, or should I say, many great voices have been silenced with his passing.

Paul gave so much to the world in his 82 years. He was SO much more than just "The Voice Of Tigger."

His memory will be kept alive by those who watched him, learned from him, knew him, and loved him.

God bless you "Winch," I hope you've found the peace that you so rightfully deserve.

W.S. Berger Distinguished Service Award

Pete Michaels was presented with the 2004 W.S. Berger Distinguished Service Award at the
Vent Haven Museum International Ventriloquist Convention in July.

Pictured here with convention director Mark Wade, Pete received the award in recognition of his many accomplishments during his 25 years as a ventriloquist.

This short film, tells the poignant story of how Pete Michaels and Woody D.
blazed a comic trail where none had gone before!

The film received the National Board Of Review Of Motion Pictures Award at the
Columbia University Film Festival.

Now Available On DVD!

Oscar winning actor Adrien Brody (THE PIANIST) with Pete on the set of feature film "DUMMY."

Brody plays a shy introvert who learns ventriloquism to win a girls heart.
Pete appears in the film as a student in a Ventriloquism Class.
Pete's Video Ventriloquism home study course was used to help Brody learn the basics of Ventriloquism.

Pete Appears In New Book On Ventriloquism!

If you LOVE ventriloquism, you've got to get
DUMMY DAYS: America�s Favorite Ventriloquists from Radio and Early TV.
By: Kelly Asbury

This is THE definitive book on the stars of ventriloquism's golden age.
Featuring Edgar Bergen, Jimmy Nelson, Paul Winchell, Senor Wences and Shari Lewis.

Packed with beautiful photos in a reader-friendly format, this book also features photos of many
contemporary ventriloquists when they were children. Hint Hint!

Click on the photo above for more information!

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