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Meet Don
Don Bryan is widely acclaimed as one of the world’s top ventriloquists working today and recognized as a leading expert in the lost art of creating and carving ventriloquist dummies. In more than three decades of performing he has appeared on national television in Canada and the United States and performed in many different fairs and festivals across North America. With his hilarious characters, innovative style, and flawless timing, Don is one of the most accomplished ventriloquists to walk the stage since Edgar Bergen.
Don Bryan Quick Facts
- Don’s shows are always professional, clean, and hilarious
- A veteran performer with more than 30 years of experience, this is ventriloquism at its finest
- Excellent for events and audiences of all kinds; kids are baffled by his talent while adults love his quick wit and sense of humor
- Canada’s premier ventriloquist and one of the most highly acclaimed ventriloquists in the world
- Each performance is peppered with regional, political, and industry humor, and the outrageous situations his characters can drag the audience into will leave them howling in the aisles and, sometimes … falling out of their chairs.
- Don and his cast of characters help audiences find the joy of the “belly laugh” again.!
Canada’s premier ventriloquist/humorist has been entertaining audiences around the world for over 35 years. As one of the most highly acclaimed ventriloquists in the world, his fast-paced, hysterically funny and completely customized presentations combine to delight even the most jaded audiences.
Don’s Show
Don works with four characters; his long-time partner and main character is the unforgettable Mr. Noseworthy, a rather rambunctious, but loveable old curmudgeon who was created by Don over 35 years ago. His other characters include: the sweet old Miss Annie, a naive bumpkin Chester Field, and a tired old buzzard, aptly named, Bird. Sometimes these characters are even left alone on stage but still move and talk on their own; a unique presentation that is both surprising and very funny!
Don works with the audience and brings them into the show, always resulting in humorous situations and creating bursts of laughter from the crowd. All shows can be geared and customized to a specific group, and adults and children alike are entertained and amazed at his skill. This is a seasoned performer; Ventriloquism at its finest!
More About Don
Don Bryan has appeared in concert with Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, Eddy Murphy, and George Jones to name a few. Don’s experience and reputation keep him in demand as an entertainer for corporate events as well as on cruise ships like Holland America, Crystal Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises.
Don has also written an extensive book about ventriloquism called Guess Who’s Talking. The book is all about ventriloquism, how to do it, the techniques of voice manipulation, and creating the illusion of throwing your voice. In addition, the book includes a bit of history of the art form and its earliest practitioners, as well as a personal section about Don’s beginnings and first attempts at building puppets.
Pricing
Don’s fee range is $2500 – $5000 + GST depending on length of show and number of sets.
- Travel and accommodations may be extra where applicable, contact us for details.
- If the fee falls outside your budget, please call us to discuss this. Depending on a few factors (including the day of the week, the nature of your event, and how it fits with the artist’s touring schedule) we can occasionally negotiate a reduced fee.
- We also offer a variety of other artists whose entertainment styles and fees may be a better fit for your event. We invite you to call us to discuss your event so that we can help you provide an unforgettable experience for your guests.
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