Mark Wade (Ventriloquist)

Mark Wade is "America's Foremost Children's Ventriloquist".[1] He has performed and lectured internationally on the subject, and was named "Ventriloquist Of The Year" in 1980.[2] He is the Executive Director of the Vent Haven International Ventriloquists' ConVENTion,[3] and is the Executive Director of Maher Ventriloquist Studios,[4] the oldest established ventriloquist studio that teaches the art of ventriloquism. Along with Ken Groves and Tom Crowl Mark started the IVS (International Ventriloquist Society) in 2013.[5] He also sits on the Board of Advisors for the Vent Haven Ventriloquist Museum, a post he has had for many years.[6]

Mark Wade Promo Picture

Mark is the author of "Kidshow Ventriloquism",[7] the best selling book on the subject in the world, and has written a companion book,"Kidshow Ventriloquism Encore".[8] He also writes for numerous magazines ("KidAbra Journal"[9] and "Rubber Chicken"[10] magazine in the UK) and is a comedy writer as well. He has written many scripts for other performers.

He resides now in Florida with his wife Jody.

References
  1. Entertainment Experts, http://entertainment-experts.com/developing-school-assembly-programs/
  2. Vent Haven Museum, Ft. Mitchell, Ky
  3. Vent Haven Convention Website, http://www.venthavenconvention.com/
  4. Maher Studios Website, http://www.maherstudios.com
  5. IVS Website, http://maherstudios.com/ivs-2/
  6. Vent Haven Museum Website, http://venthavenmuseum.com/about/personnel/
  7. Amazon - Mark Wade, https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Wade/e/B00MAVISEC/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1
  8. Cybervent, website for ventriloquists, http://www.ventriloquist.org/wp/markwadebook/
  9. KidAbra Website, http://www.kidabra.org/#!kidabra-journal/cxra
  10. Rubber Chicken Magazine Website, http://rubberchicken.bigcartel.com/product/digital-back-issue-1-6
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