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Do Ventriloquists Throw Their Voices?

Alexander Ross • • 4 min read
Do Ventriloquists Throw Their Voices?

Throwing your voice is a misconception of ventriloquism. Ventriloquists do not really “throw” their voice. People have heard the term so often, many believe it is true. But the truth is: the voice will always come from the ventriloquist.

How far can people throw their voice?

The normal intelligible outdoor range of the male human voice in still air is 180 m (590 ft 6.6 in). The silbo, the whistled language of the Spanish-speaking inhabitants of the Canary Island of La Gomera, is intelligible under ideal conditions at 8 km (5 miles).

How do puppeteers talk?

Ventriloquists use a resonant voice. A resonant voice is louder and carries further. That makes it easier to understand when the puppet is talking. When air passes over the vocal chords, it creates sound.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.