Pioneering ventriloquist ... famous ventriloquist who makes a brief appearance — unless you count his sidekick. Near the ...

Ha. Yoder is 52 now. She was first inspired by ventriloquism at age 5, when her cousin Clinton Detweiler showed her his act. Detweiler ended up becoming a famous ventriloquist. Yoder was hooked.

at 7 p.m. The world-famous ventriloquist and comedian, known for his hilarious characters like Walter, Peanut and Achmed, is bringing his signature brand of comedy to New England for one night ...