Ventiloquism is the art of speaking without moving the lips, creating the illusion that the voice is coming from another source, often a puppet or dummy. This skill requires practice to control breath and vocal cords, allowing the ventriloquist to project their voice while maintaining a natural conversation with their puppet. Typically, ventriloquists use a variety of techniques, such as altering their pitch and tone, to make their puppet seem alive. The performance often includes humor and storytelling, engaging the audience through the interaction between the ventriloquist and their dummy. This entertaining art form has roots in ancient cultures and continues to be popular today.