Ventriloquist Baffles Vocal Coaches, Doctors

Armen Keteyian spoke with renowned ventriloquist Terry Fator and his puppet friend "Wrex."

[@fantasyreflection]

Couldn't help but notice how the host addresses the puppet when it speaks, rather than the ventriloquist. That's when you're good.

[@ChristineBarger]

It's a definitely a compliment

[@wassupnomesayin]

Maybe the host is just an easily mislead idiot. Ever think of that ?

[@acgm046]

@@wassupnomesayin We're all glad you're smarter than him. Or anybody who is misled by a ventriloquist. I do hope you use your intelligence superpowers for the greater good.

[@wassupnomesayin]

@@acgm046 Who's " we ? " are you in some kind of circle - jerk or something ? That's what my Spidey - sense is telling me.

[@allenelman1233]

​acgm046, I HEAR YA!!

[@77CrescentMoon77]

BOY WOW MY GOD!!!!! I've never never NEVER ever ever seen or heard anything as good as this!!!! Incredible! Wonderful! What a joyTerry and Wrex are. Thank you for such pleasure!!! I love them both so much!

[@annalittle4825]

Terry Fator used to come and perform at my elementary school for those magazine sales we had to do. I remember him coming to perform one year when I was in fifth grade and he asked us if any of us watched America's Got Talent and he broke the news he was going to be on the show to audition. I watched the whole season he was on with my parents, cheering him on and got so excited when he won.

[@arnoldrivers9666]

Incredible! Even watching his mouth makes it more impressive because he is so good at hiding it! Best ventriloquist I've seen.

[@TRCFL]

Finally...a ventriloquist puppet that doesn't look like a ventriloquist puppet. Awesome character.

[@vernjudgejudge9347]

hes probably collected enuff insurance to buy the show and give his brother inlaw a job in auto body

[@ChristineBarger]

he's an incredible figure

[@Alan62651]

Chris - check out Terry's characters from the old America's Got Talent days. He is so imaginative.

[@carolyndrawdy3416]

Chris I

[@Rikkyhardo]

@mc finn Now that is funny. Good old Jimmy

[@shannonbooker8793]

The thing that makes Terry unique is his singing. If this is the only example of his skills you've seen you must watch his show. Even if he didn't do the puppet thing, his ability to sing and mimic the artist is amazing. And singing with out moving lips is just about impossible. Terry is incredibly talented.

[@tomseadon9965]

This guy is the best I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen them on TV since the 60’s! Very talented.

[@StephFrandsen]

Lol, Wrex is so SERIOUS! I like how each puppet has his own "personality"! IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT! LOL!!! Laughed non stop on that one!!!!!!!

[@clydesight]

I LOVE Wrex! He seems to be alive. It's not just the voice (which is amazing) it's also the build of the character, the expressions, the slight movements, all master puppetry. Brilliant!

[@attack125]

+clydesight as soon as the guy (not the puppet) start talking "wrex" just goes inatimate. this is litterally THE WORST ventriliquist i have ever seen in my entire life

[@clydesight]

+attack125 Disagree.

[@chaos17945]

+attack125 no... He moves the whole time. What ere you watching?

[@attack125]

Crystal OO staring off into nothingness is not "active" and it does not count as movement

[@chaos17945]

Ok. Whatever you say. I like him, you don't. It is what it is.

[@sammimitsu]

Wrex is charming, and the voice is perfect. I love his anxiety, and the quick and (apparently) spontaneous answers. Wrex is such a distinct character. He sounds like a likeable neurotic Eastern European.

[@pheenix775]

I love how Wrex has 2 left feet. It's a nice little detail that was added in.

[@mitsuomits9077]

Oh... So that's what it is😄😄😄 I knew something wasn't right but didn't pay much attention lol

[@ChristineBarger]

I knew I related to Wrex for some reason. #TwoLeftFeet

[@CHKNFNGRZ]

Im very glad someone else noticed that, Wrex can sing, but he cant dance.

[@hcwoolfgmailcom]

Can't we just accept People with ALL their disabilities!!!

[@commentfreely5443]

allah has two right legs and will reveal his shin at the end of the world.

[@fenech97]

It's amazing how Terry gets the puppet into conversation, and on the same subject too.Thanks for sharing.

[@BucketWheat]

I agree! He would jump in and out so quickly, from himself to the puppet, and back, that they almost seemed to talk over each other... Vocal Gymnastics at its best!

[@TheGamersGrotto]

I loved this man when I originally saw him on America's Got Talent...!!! Such a talented guy!! :)

[@biltom]

He is the best ventriloquist ever....he is so much more than just a expert ventriloquist, he is a great impersonator, great singer, comedian and all at the same time.

[@ladycham9775]

+William Baker I beg to differ...if you need a team of writers and concept designers, then he isn't truly "the best"... His"comedy" is written by others. True genius does all the work on their own, not pay a staff to think for you.

[@biltom]

+William Baker no,I am correct, not you.....he does the voices, he also sings so great....others are not even close....Terry Fator is the best ever......

[@ladycham9775]

William Baker Talking to yourself, dearie? Or should I say answering your own posts? We have entered the Twilight Zone...

[@biltom]

no Toots, I was talking to you,.....wanna fight about it.......

[@shawnjarman9860]

Gerri Sayler I’ve seen her, but wasn’t that’s impressed! Just kidding, for a young lady, she’s brilliant

[@mjoverocker6072]

Terry Fator is awesome, love watching him, such talent!!!!!

[@defluker]

I am so very proud of this man and his determination. His success is well deserved. Congratulations Terry Fador. Your gift has brought joy and laughter to everyone I know! Thank you!

[@robertveith6383]

* *Terry Fator*

[@keepcalmsavehyrule]

“I didn’t get it all the way in..” “I’m not going to make a joke about that.” “Okay, thank you.” 😂

[@geespar1]

Max C. 😄

[@patmccaffery1543]

Best ventriloquist I have seen by a mile..!!

[@Applesauceinminecraf]

you know you are good when you accidentally talk with the puppet, when you are trying to explain something.

[@MWeatherbear]

Dang williams right! The ability to interrupt your own convo!

[@christopherbellore4072]

Terry Fator! A big round of applause, and standing ovation buddy. From Staten Island N.Y. You're Super Blessed with your rare talents, and abilities. This is the first time I've ever seen you, and "Wrex" of course, and you're deeply appreciated. Thank you. I'll be keeping my eye, aye, yi- out for you doing a show in N.Y. or N.J.. I'll be seeing you there.

[@Mollidew]

Actually both Dunham and this man are great. I say don't compare the two. I had never heard of this man until today. I'm not into ventriloquists that much but these two men are at the top.

[@ChristineBarger]

They are both great!!!!

[@RR-qv8uz]

Kudos!! What an excellent and highly skilled performer!! World class! Obviously all the years of honing his craft have paid off !! Congrats

[@robaxl3088]

One of the best ventriloquists I have ever seen...amazing!

[@wethepeopleofcommonsense5437]

Terriffic

[@lynnecrisp]

Luv this humble man so talented & gifted

[@nowwhat6861]

This dude is probably the best ventriloquist I've ever seen.Very, very convincing.😉👍🏾

[@nowwhat6861]

@Marc Whitakay , convincing of his ability to practically give that wooden doll a life of it's own. Look how he controls it's movements. The guy interviewing actually spoke to the doll a time or two. Watch the ventriloquists mannerisms as he speaks for it. Try to catch his mouth moving...it's damn near impossible. Convincing of what? That this doll just might be Pinocchio!

[@nowwhat6861]

@Marc Whitakay , just saying...to me (and many others), this guy has a pretty good thing going here. Getting paid good damn money to do what he enjoys doing. Probably why he's on tv and we're posting comments on KZbin @ 4:30 A.M.

[@nowwhat6861]

@Marc Whitakay , bruh, what's wrong with you?! HE'S very convincing in his ability to make the doll SEEM alive. Isn't that what any convincing ventriloquist aims at? Leave that dope alone, bruh!!!

[@7riverseast217]

@Marc Whitakay Convincing enough to have his own theatre and act in Vegas..Terry Fator is considered by many of his peers to be the best in the world in many respects.

[@Stardust_4300]

Terry Fator is so cool. I am so engrossed in the show that I never look at him unless he is the one talking 😂 😂 love the crash dummy too ..bravo Sir 🤗

[@parsizaban1]

So believable! So entertaining! The most talented guy I have ever seen.

[@jarimikkola2997]

Terry by FAR is my favorite ventriloquist! Would love got back to Vegas just to see his show.

[@jasoncalodoucas2486]

Outstanding! An amazing talent.

[@The_DC_Kid]

Very original concept for an "assistant", and highly skilled ventriloquism. I'd rate this act as a 10.

[@georgesealy4706]

That guy is amazingly good. The interaction between Fator and Wrex is great. Wow.

[@LearnToThinkFree]

At around @3:18 after the first attempt of putting back the eye balls back in the socket.. Terry: "I didn't get it all the way in" Wrex: "I'm not going to make a joke about that" Thumbs up if you get it! lol

[@saraw6446]

This guy so talented, he gives real life to the dummy - bravo

[@belgravialfinancialltd9046]

Always a pleasure and an inspiration all from hard work Thank you

[@Vandragorax]

3:26 "I didn't get it all the way in"... "I'm not gonna make a joke about that"... "Thank you" xD

[@tammydear8057]

James Kaplonek oh! I just got it!

[@johnsweda2999]

James Kaplonek he's a test bed... dummy

[@bruceforster3709]

That was the funniest moment in this video!

[@ChristineBarger]

😀

[@christopherstrebeck9279]

Be original...smh

[@Alan62651]

Terry is the best.... best wishes to him always. Being a singer, I absolutely LOVE his singing friends. And on top of everything else, he is entertaining.

[@madeinuk68]

You know what really pisses me off about KZbin,is the morons that always want to find negatives about every performer.When I watch a ventriloquist,I nearly never look to see if his mouth is moving.The reason being is,I actually like to believe the puppet is real.Its called entertainment.I like to be entertained,not criticise.Its as much about the way the ventriloquist moves the puppets limbs and facial features,as it is about the voice.This guy is very good.

[@JontoDickens]

People are the problem not KZbin. If you go out into the world you will notice that people are cunts......behave accordingly!

[@alwyn626]

good onya " madeinuk 68 ". look for the entertainment value instead of picking holes.

[@madeinuk68]

@ Jonto Dickens.You sound very bitter.I find most people respond according to how they are treated.And I do go out into the world every day.Yes some people are cunts,but most are not.

[@sketchbook8706]

I saw the dummies lips move

[@stockjonebills]

+madeinuk68 Its the unfortunate internet age. Everybody has to be critical of everything or call it fake.

[@pixienixieqq]

I adore you and every one in your unique "family" as they are as real as any little person can be to me!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hecticerectic9588]

Impact assessment consultant. The roads are full of those. 😝😝😝😝😝😝

[@lcstandrie]

Anyone that would rank any ventriloquist above this man does not know a thing about the art. He can entertain by singing through his props or alone. He can imitate so many singers that no one else can. He is a true artisan that has paid his dues.

[@ladycham9775]

+Lester C St. Andrie He hasn't paid anything...he dumped his wife of many years for his assistant [the one who carries "Elvis" off stage]. He ignores his writers and puts on a show that reeks of desperation. He is quite untalented when it comes to material and puppet design. It's like saying an obese person has a pretty face...

[@larryallen3960]

Lester C St. Andrie. Darci Lynn is better!

[@davidread7492]

Look up the English ventriloquist Ray Alan with his dummy Lord Charles if you want to see a master of ventriloquism.

[@bobbillings]

Anyone's ranking on who is/was the best is still subjective, no matter how you dice it plain and simple

[@frankbarnes9131]

He has paid his dues, yes. He is no JEFF DUNHAM. Fator is lousy at best.

[@hazelheifner5495]

The absolutely best ventriloquist I've ever heard!

[@MrGrwelch]

check out Paul Winchell

[@ndspeedster]

this guy won agt about 6yrs ago... he signed a 100mil. $$ contract with a casino in vegas after that... he has a terry fator theater in that casino... normally his puppets sing like celebrities... he is brilliant.

[@airwolf28]

+ndspeedster Do you remember about on how he going to use the money?? On his sister operation??

[@ndspeedster]

+airwolf28 no I don't know .. and why should I? and who cares? I don't

[@ndspeedster]

+GodGaveTheSong hard pressed to prove he won agt? and signed a huge contract?? I guess you don't know how to look shit up yourself on the internet... moron

[@jarrodharvey9543]

+ndspeedster I think he meant proving the part about his sisters operation, Hawking.

[@MrRainbowMango]

Beyond Brilliant!

[@angelamagicsalveson3639]

I love when ventriloquists are good, cuz it's easy to believe the dummy is a real person.

[@kstrauss100]

Brilliant performer! I've been a singer, actor and voice over artist for over 40 years, and you've heard me on MANY things.... and this guy...is sick, great!!! Truly amazing!!

[@kirkpatticalma7911]

I'm a ventriloquist, and let me tell you, this guy is good.

[@robertlollathin8373]

Yeah and I'll sell you a bridge over in Spain real cheap 😂

[@umberceri1441]

I find Wrex very likeable, and have the need to hug him. I have never felt that way about a ventriloquist's puppet, interesting!

[@purebloodirishman9389]

You're weird

[@robertschmidt7625]

Impact Assessment Consultant is Wrex's official professional occupation. I like it!

[@eisvogel8099]

I am 54 and I am still caught by this "magic" ...a puppet becomes a person...Amazing.

[@the78wildcat]

That's awesome! Reminds me of that Tales from the Crypt episode where Don Rickles plays a ventriloquist

[@russocomedy]

Good lesson in vent. Terry is a fine vocal artist on several levels. Excellent. 'Like to see Wrex in a cartoon strip. Beautiful craftsmanship on the figure.

[@BeyondEcho95]

I don't know why people are being so negative. CBS may be baiting views but Terry is still a FANTASTIC and amazing ventriloquist. I would like to see everyone saying rude things try to do this. The man has talent and I'm always amazed by ventriloquists and their abilities. It is baffling how they do it. Job well done Terry.

[@Celestino51]

This is my absolute favoret puppet and voice you use... Thanx...

[@LectronCircuits]

Awesome performance. Ventriloquist is no dummy. Cheers!

[@carolg8535]

He is amazing. I didn't watch the AGT when he won, but I started watching his stuff years ago. He is a great ventriloquist, a hilarious comedian, and a great singer. Wrex is great and has the perfect voice... Love watching these videos. I love how he keeps the "dummy" active while he is talking to the interviewer. "I'm not going to make a joke about that"... cracked me up. 🤣🤣

[@gabrielullery4475]

"I didn't get it all the way in" "I'm not going to make a joke about that"

[@sammimitsu]

Lol! The eyebrows at the end! Fantastic. He is such an interesting interview subject, more so than a lot of 'live' celebrities.

[@TheGeezzer]

What a super ventriloquist, good luck with your career.

[@stephenchristian6231]

Oh how wonderful. Boy could one have some fun with those skills!

[@jewgirl952]

Terry does well-known voices and can sing in nearly everyone's voice, including female singers. He and Jeff Dunham are both excellent and very different.

[@Legendsneverdie877]

Jeff Dunham is an established and respected ventriloquist in his own right. I do feel like there are better ventriloquists out there, such as Terry Fator, Paul Zerdin, and David Strassman. Even Darci Lynne is a fantastic talent that I think will only get better as she gets older and continues to develop her craft.

[@kathyp.9507]

Terry YOU are amazing!!!!! There should be more like you to spread more joy to the world. Such talent is hard to come by. I would love, love, love to hear Wrex sing "Drive My Car" by The Beatles. Wishing you lots of luck and even more success in your life. Peace and Love✌💗 from sunny🌅 Greece⛵💦

[@truthbetold3550]

This man is simply AMAZING! WOW! just wow.

[@augustaimperatrix]

When he said he loved singing songs about cars my mind immediately played "I'm In Love With My Car" very loudly :P

[@fxrisxmxli]

You know a pro ventriloquist when he/she can make you believe that puppet is alive. It can argue or correct a conversation....

[@ChristineBarger]

He is great at breathing life into his puppets

[@darrylsheenan6745]

I think he's great and I love him and Wrex. thank you.

[@TheJelloguy]

3:27 OMG "i didn't get it all the way in" "i'm not gonna make a joke about that"

[@ddebenedictis]

+Jeffrey Tao It's just begging for a "that's what she said"

[@KXNGBANNXXOFFICIAL]

😂😂😃😃😂😂

[@baxter5431]

WOW! This guy has to be at least ONE of the best that I've ever seen/heard!!! "Wrex" reminds me of Peter Sellers in his tone of voice and even his facial expression. Amazing talent!!!

[@PaulTheillusionist]

Terry Fator is my favorite Ventriloquist!

[@RussB.]

Did anybody else notice the two left feet? Priceless!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@desertmulehunter]

Wow, at times the dummy was speaking for the ventriloquist! Incredible!

[@sillyoldfrog]

I saw Terry at a fair in Nebraska a few years ago. He did a great job.

[@lonerhappy]

I really like this guy AND puppet....

[@TheOysterjam]

+Sandra Marino did someone say THREESOME

[@umberceri1441]

Excellent video, Terry you are terrific, and I Wrex very very likeable too!

[@exJacktar]

I love this guy. very talented indeed.

[@lucysocha5237]

I loved this! What a talented ventriloquist.

[@ItWasMe_420]

He's very good at his craft

[@ChristineBarger]

he's incredible

[@silverwindspirit]

@@ChristineBarger that's what she said!

[@arthouston7361]

Aside from the skill Terry described in making the sounds without the use of the lips, the second greatest skill is to get the audience to suspend their disbelief, and allow the character to be alive in their minds for the moment. That is SO important.

[@lmccluer]

Actually more important than the voice. Once the audience starts watching the puppet, the more it takes them into the realm that the voice is being thrown through the puppet. While some ventriloquist can have a good number of different voices, few have the number that Terry has, especially when they can sing in the same voice.

[@dgd48wdf7]

wow... this dude is amazing!!

[@joedart8449]

Definitely presidential material. "Read my lips."

[@EnglishICE]

4:49 is perfect ventriloquist acting, simply brilliant

[@bearone7777]

Terry is very "GOOD"---He is an all round performer!!!

[@lafayette2957]

"I didn't get it all the way in" Wrex: "I'm not gonna make a joke about that" XD

[@glennprice5569]

He is very very good Maybe one of the best ever

[@ChristineBarger]

I love Wrex....super fun character. I just adore Terry!

[@jaywest4102]

If the title says he baffles vocal coaches and doctors, don't you think we should hear from a vocal coach or doctor?

[@XboxIssues]

"Click bait"

[@deltavee2]

For me is clackbait because very old mouse....

[@youtubkeeper]

As usual, it was more an advertisement than anything interesting. He is good though - worth checking out his other stuff!

[@netmatrix75]

Click bait was invented since 2011.

[@clarkkent163000]

"Vocal coaches hate him!"

[@chivalryalive]

He is amazingly good! I'm sorry that I haven't heard of him until now... I would love to see more of him. :-)

[@LordCommandor]

This is freaking awesome!

[@nicholashymson3788]

Terry Fator - won season 2 of America's got Talent, was a street performer then got over $100 mil... Dream come true

[@puppetshack4931]

He really is amazing crash test Dummie is a perfect idea! Never seen it’s

[@4RedDwarf3]

5:24 "Why am I... I'm not the ventriloquist" LOL classic.

[@WeShallC]

7:32 reminded me of I robot. When sonny was being interrogated “I DID NOT MURDER HIM!”

[@caitlynmcmenamy1920]

Wow jaw dropping! Mr.Factor is incredible!

[@SuperPrincessHearts]

Brilliant!!!

[@timothymcdonald6913]

This is very likeable and very convincing. Kudos to Terry Fator! Wrex is a very convincing piece.

[@williambotha5864]

You guys just don't get it ... this guy is so good he perfectly articulates the 'P's and 'D's that are so difficult for a ventriloquist ... notice the emphasis on the P... an d then tell me he sucks. Go ahead, try it.

[@samayeamm53]

Relax William no one said he sucks.

[@jrpone]

Its not just the Vocals but the body language he gives to the Dummy is amazing...

[@Mortthemoose]

Haha....love his German accent

[@davidluck4608]

I love that ..... an IMPACT ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT 😂

[@NatandGeorge]

Impact Assessment Consultant *LOL*

[@raymondj8768]

+George Pope thats pretty dam funny aint it dude lol

[@chrissie1057]

So good! very impressive and great idea for the puppet. best I've seen too.

[@harrynips1614]

Where exactly did he baffle voice coachs and Doctors ? Just curious ?

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Wow he really is SO good, there are not many who can do this as good as him