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I sat down with Jimmy Tamley at the 2025 Ventriloquist Convention. I was immediately struck with his sincerity but just as important, the sense that this was a performer who has pretty much seen it all in his career. There is nothing quite like a maturity that can only be gained through experience in this business. Thus the title of this article. It is not only a tip of the hat to the John Lennon song,(Jimmy's a fan) but also an apt description of a real pro who has remain

Steve Hewlett. His name is synonymous with Britain's Got Talent . As a finalist on that show, he made a significant mark in the world of entertainment. But there’s so much more to Steve than just being a contest winner. I recently had the chance to sit down with him, and let me tell you, he’s a generous, sincere, and authentic human being. You can't help but like him. Don’t get me wrong; Steve is a pro through and through. His experience in the business spans decades. Soon, w

Steve Petra. A name known well throughout the vent and puppetry community. Petra means 'rock,' in Greek. Appropriate for one who has carved a career working school assemblies and library shows. We had corresponded in 2024 and agreed to meet at the convention for a VOG interview. He arrived at the appointed time and I knew just from our light banter before the interview began that I was meeting up with a mind that is sharp, aware and always thinking. Steve Petra trained

Tom, 1965, on a mission to save the solar system. The Vent world lost a giant. Most people were simply in awe of Tom Ladshaw when it...