Al Getler- Ventriloquist and "50th Annual Vent Convention" Director

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In this episode, Scott Edwards interviews Al Getler about ventriloquism and the 50th Annual Vent Convention.

Send us Fan Mail In this special interview, we sit down with Al Getler, professional ventriloquist and director of the 50th Annual Vent Convention, to talk about the art, history, and future of ventriloquism. Al shares insights from a lifetime in performance, along with behind-the-scenes details about this milestone Vent Convention—what makes it special, who should attend, and why it continues to be the world’s premier gathering for ventriloquists. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, a fan o...

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Host: Scott Edwards

Guest: Al Getler

Topics covered

• ventriloquism
• performance
• interview
• convention
• art

Keywords

• ventriloquism
• Al Getler
• 50th Annual Vent Convention
• performance
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 50th Annual Vent Convention

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