Worlds Best Ventriloquist - 1984 "Dan Horn & Orson"

Read This Please! - AUDIO mono- On Channel Two Only. 1984 was before Jeff Dunham. I produced this great talent For My Variety TV Show Backstage In Arizona. 1984 Even before Terry Fator was even doing Ventriloquism! A true pioneer in the art of Comedy Ventriloquist Dan Horn remains "The Best" In 1984 - You Be The Judge? Dan has a large cast of characters- He is amazingly skilled at the craft of ventriloquism and manipulation. Produced in Scottsdale Arizona Dan Horn - still performs mainly on cruise ships, and I expect you will be seeing more from him in the future. Thanks For Watching!
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[@Unintelligentful]

It's absolutely unbelievable how lifelike this man makes his puppet. The skills involved are insane. Better than most these days.

[@1506Jimbob]

Incredibly talented

[@1506Jimbob]

The woman with the face masks is shit

[@harukatakahashi8822]

Better then Jeff Dunham

[@epicking7]

Puppet? That’s a real person

[@roncaruso931]

He supposed to be a ventriloquist, not a puppeteer.

[@ms-iz9ye]

This guy is amazing he makes the puppet seem like a real person. That's talent

[@danielcito6729]

marvin s exactly I agree so much!

[@janeporter818]

Agreed

[@seanjosephhayes]

What impresses me most is his ability to move the arms using the sticks so well and to good humorous effect too instead of clumsily and without even thinking about it too much while he does the ventriloquism and material.

[@dfbra4377]

yes if only Jeff Dunham could do the same

[@xXNiNjANaTiVeXx]

My right ear enjoyed this.

[@201Michael]

xXNiNjANaTiVeXx Thanks, I just thought they forgot to add audio since I had my ear bud in my left ear.

[@jacob8693]

Too be fair this was made in 2007

[@remlet3753]

xXNiNjANaTiVeXx I love the struggle of the left channel

[@flaviarenevey6719]

😄 Good one!

[@thisaccountisntreal107]

I was going to point out that this a very unoriginal thing to say but this is a 6 year old comment it could very well be the original useage of this comment

[@KhromTX]

Damn this guy's got skill.

[@arttalkwithmr.s6703]

Jesus, watch how effortlessly his fingers flip and spins those hand rods. That’s insanely complicated maneuvers and he makes it looks like like the easiest thing in the world!

[@cacauldr]

Mr. Schwartz's Art Hour Exactly!

[@Pinkpapi]

Wow this is some amazing talent! Aside from throwing his voice, he's also controlling the puppet's face with his right hand ,the puppet's hands while, technically, talking to himself. The puppet even has life-like mannerisms. Talk about multi-tasking.

[@volikoto]

This amazing ventriloquists always makes us forget that they're talking to themeselves.

[@mizakzee]

I think the reason this guy is better is because of the life that goes into the dummy, its not just moving its mouth, his whole upper body moves like a real person.

[@nickisbad]

He laughs so genuinely towards Orsen's reactions. Love it!

[@BenFlesserTV]

He's still one of the best vantriliquists I've ever seen

[@BajkonurBobby]

The voice, the body langage… This is the best ventriloquist I’ve ever seen. Wonderful!

[@mrcptmonkey2542]

truly a great ventriloquist

[@dudewithblackdolls]

I've been studying and practicing with my figure via youtube. However, I did sign up for a stand up comedy class! Lets subscribe to each other! :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWWldntqfphsg9k

[@SirHappyPants79]

I can't believe that little guy was 91. He's still preforming at that age. Good for him!

[@calebhu6383]

Luke Skywalker is a ventriloquist?

[@HLBUNS]

Lol

[@diaryofabadsinger]

You are a genius

[@frankreese6776]

He is the joker ventriloquist

[@gabriellaborges9002]

more like jim herpert

[@babynewtonsings3728]

This just made me full on belly laugh!

[@sasawedx]

my left ear enjoyed this....

[@berniemacsgreatesthi]

***** gaaaaaayyyy

[@mikakaufmann386]

+berniemacsgreatesthi it's not gay... And why is gay used as an insult he was stating a fact the sound only works in one headphone 😂

[@sasawedx]

Mika Kaufmann thank you kind sir :)

[@ryg4895]

use... a speaker...

[@sasawedx]

@RYG you can't inside a library

[@MKF30]

Everytime I come back here to watch Dan, he never ceases to amaze me. By far the best ventriloquist ever. Definitely top 3 ever.

[@TheOrangeRoad]

Tip: Do not watch the Got Talent ventriloquist after this. It's like watching a little league game after the World Series.

[@babylon4886]

Only this guy and Kevin Johnson.

[@mgtowlyfe3829]

Still one of the best ventriloquist.

[@carlosalfonso9370]

those are amazing mechanics

[@rozwaznyiromantyczny]

How can you even compare this pure genius to Jeff Dunham? Jeff is really good comedian but Dan Horn is the one and only - the best ventriloquist in the whole world!

[@KenanVonKaiser]

rozwaznyiromantyczny No Just No Jeff Dunham Is A God He Is Decent!

[@orion7460]

They're both good in their own ways. Dan is good on the actual ventriloquist aspect of it and the movement of the puppet, while Jeff is more on the design of the puppets, and making them feel more "lively" as their own thing. Jeff's puppets aren't as mobile on terms of how he can move them, but he makes up for it by making their movement limits part of his acts and jokes. Dan's puppets aren't as well designed, but he makes up for it with the higher mobility and better voicing.

[@dlg78]

@Babyhowdy233 Nah, he moves his lips to much.

[@kramer26]

"not the kinda box I wanna get in" hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣

[@maucravelli]

So talented!

[@K0DeX]

My right ear LOVED this video!

[@the1winner]

This guy is pure geniosity ! he's actually in harmony with his own puppet that we cannot tell if he's doing the vocals in someway . A very brilliant talent.

[@mj23allday247]

Wow, this guy is really amazing!

[@brickbyboringbrick5929]

he's so good i don't even realize it's him controlling the puppet by the middle of the video. it's like the puppet has its own soul

[@Nekochi90]

Cool. This guy is awesome.

[@redbeardthepink4809]

Aaand now I see where Jeff Dunham's "Walter" character came from.

[@Kurachi84]

Redbeard The Pink well, jeff dunham bases his characters on what he sees in life, and "old grumpy people" is 1 of them as for peanut..... he makes fun of everyone alot and is a little (sometimes more) hyperactive, maybe it really is jeff's other side, or maybe he really was stoned or such when he came up with him anyway, any ventriloquist would make 1 grumpy one, as they can be used in many funny ways

[@redbeardthepink4809]

Kurachi84 Right, but I'm pretty sure I've heard Dunham borrow that joke about nobody caring if an ugly girl leaves you while playing Walter.

[@danbytp]

Kurachi84 Stoned,that's Peanut came around.

[@christmascreature1]

I'm glad you posted this. Brought back memories of my childhood. Dan used to appear on the Wallace and Ladmo show here in Phx., AZ with Orsen. I always loved watching him because he is good at what he does.

[@ministryundertaker6662]

Maaaan! I Love Dan Horn! :)

[@SubZeroNATO]

brilliant, simply brilliant!

[@JPumpkinKing]

Takes some AWESOME talent to manipulate TWO hands of a character like that. VERY impressive!

[@warnpassion]

J PumpkinKing What about the voice?

[@Other136]

Or skill

[@zeljkabeljan5385]

heroes are my weakness brought me here :-) but this guy rules

[@silhouette_chr]

Not only is he an amazing ventriloquist, his humor is right up my alley

[@YugeYun]

Amazing how he can control so many things at the same time. Head, sticks, voice and his experessions. Usually ventriloquists have a very emotionless face when they talk from their stomach but he looks very casual.

[@rayman1269]

Im not even goin lie, I didn’t laugh not once but this dude got some serious skills

[@harukatakahashi8822]

What do you laugh at

[@ayeyobossman6151]

@@harukatakahashi8822 probably anything other than dated gimmick comedy from the early 80’s

[@harukatakahashi8822]

@@ayeyobossman6151 gay jokes? You didn't laugh at that?

[@ayeyobossman6151]

@@harukatakahashi8822 no

[@harukatakahashi8822]

@@ayeyobossman6151 how about the pill joke one?

[@lordithemaster]

Really? A burp? This guy is my GOD!

[@ansiaaa]

still the best. I wish more ventriloquists took the time to move their puppet like this. that really brought the puppet to life

[@Thack93]

the way he moves the puppets hands is amazing

[@MrBillVaughan]

wow... you were right.. he's extremely talented how come he never made to the big time stage?

[@12Noud]

At that time, being ventriloquist wasnt a great job

[@Archeo69]

This is the best ventriloquist performance I have ever seen, obviously there is funnier or maybe more creative performances but when it comes to physical talent this guy is on another level. The body language he adds to Orson, the way he acts and laughs at Orson making it look even more real and the fact that you can't see his lips move is insane. Dan Horn is great

[@GreenBoyo]

I am impressed with his arm control

[@345345345rtrt]

As expected. Hes phenomenal.

[@frankreese6776]

I love this over and over and over again and still watching

[@ThugMuffinification]

He is GOOD!! Dang, I've seen good ones but he surpasses all of them. You don't even see his throat moving like you do on many of todays ventriloquists. Great video and performance!

[@jar7873]

Dang, Orson is a savage at 4:02

[@yohanthevirus95]

legend

[@idlebyname]

Best i`ve ever seen end of

[@cowboypeepop2142]

Aww, Dan has such a cute laugh ^___^

[@antonioruysanchez6270]

very very funny, we dont have to compare him with jeff they are both good in different ways

[@MKF30]

@Kroger Babb I wouldn't say wanna be he is a ventriloquist perhaps your particular standards are high but doesn't discredit Jeff's skill any less or make him any less of a professional ventriloquist than Dan or anyone else. Both are great like the original poster stated for different reasons and honestly well above mostventriloquist, let's be honest.. I have voice acted before which is challenging but not NEARLY as challenging as ventriloquism. Been getting more heavily into ventriloquism the past few years, it's a skill you can't take breaks from unless you've been doing it for years honestly and it's not easy by any means. Don't knock it or a professional til you've tried it. Then believe me you learn to appreciate the skill more. It's easy to be a backseat driver watching these guys, criticize them much like fans on their couch complaining about that guy striking out 3 times in a row against a solid pitcher then you try to do it yourself and people would do the same to you. It's not as easy as it looks or as some may make it look.

[@MKF30]

@Kroger Babb Honestly if you watch every ventriloquists lips except for Dan's who's a rare exception, most of their lips move a little here and there but honestly too unless you focus on just that exclusively then you'll notice it and it'll distract you from the act, everything else. Unless it's really, really obvious which for Jeff its not. I don't think that makes himself an amateur otherwise he wouldn't have succeeded as a professional ventriloquist. Also keep in mind changing the voice is also key which has great at, not all ventriloquists can do this well. Altering your voice pitch, remembering your act and doing ventriloquism is not easy yet Jeff can do all 3. To be fair who isn't concerned with their career though? I am not one to constantly compare with something like this as I enjoy both but I think in terms of just ventriloquism not moving your lips, yes Dan is better but also better than everyone just about. As far as characters, voices etc I'd say Jeff is better at that. So they're both good at certain things the other may lack a little in but being a fan of both I can't complain.

[@MKF30]

@Kroger Babb If I may which part in the video did Bergen moved his lips or mouth? I didn't see it move at all lol over his career I rarely if ever see him move his lips and here he did not from what I can tell. But you pointing that out just proves what I said earlier regarding all ventriloquists move their lips sometimes. It's literally impossible to put on an act for 10 to 30 minutes depending and talking while having full control of your lip muscles saying certain words. This is also why sneaky ventriloquists will also grimace, alter the angles of their heads or move their heads themselves to take the audiences attention away from their face or lips especially and more focused on the dummy or puppet. I don't know who you're referring to with the world will see a true ventrioloquist when ita already have. Also some have also been on America's got talent as well as the world has talent shows. Some of them you can see move their lips but others hardly to not at all.

[@jenniferpower981]

"Wow!"..Absolutely marvellous.

[@Gwambua]

That is by far the best performance i have ever seen, the pupet seemingly has a life of its own, superb man, thats undeniable talent right there!!!

[@sacooper802]

im a huge fator and dunham fan which led me to this video and wow this is talent

[@Ventriloquist24x7]

And Dan Horn is also an excellent teacher. His presentations at the International VENThaven ConVENTion each July are priceless.

[@Komodo_Bebop]

OMG I remember watching this when I was younger, back when youtube used the 5 star system. I've been looking for this video for so long and I'm glad I finally found it!!!

[@JoelSamuelProductions]

Thanks for your comment and for watching!

[@taffytamuttonfudge5765]

This guy and Jeff Dunham should do a show together

[@temporalproductions2251]

Dan Horn is phenomenal! Pardon the last posters' ignorance as Jeff Durham's pretty damn good as well! Nice job Joel helping all these artists get their starts...

[@gothXemoXpunk]

i love how he himself laughs at the jokes!

[@Hightopsdynomite375]

You can't see his mouth moving at all! He's really great!

[@JoeyAnimation]

It takes such a great amount of talent to be able to get the audience to connect with the puppet on an emotional level in such a short amount of time.

[@officegossip]

I spent *way* more time looking at the mannequin instead of the ventriloquist’s lips. That’s when you know it’s good.

[@Rberbur]

Nothing like Jeff Dunham.

[@12Noud]

Yep, Dan is better then Jeff

[@Rberbur]

Noud Janssen This guy doesn't even come close to Jeff. Jeff, according to my humble opinion, is the best there is in the business, vastly superior to all the ventriloquists out there.

[@12Noud]

Berbur Atheist The only thing Jeff can do is say racist jokes and stupid quotes. The only fucking reason to love him is if you're gay

[@kEENbLADE1]

Dan's technique is great and stands up to video scrutiny quite well. And I've never seen anyone operate the figures hands so effectively. I had the pleasure of seeing Dan, live, back in the 80's in the Phoenix area and the audiences (myself included) couldn't help but have the feeling that puppet was real and empathize with "him".

[@graceoverall]

WOW!! Such amazing coordination. Really incredible!!

[@Dakiller1009]

davidd strassmannnn

[@jasonlee8497]

This was truly funny

[@VeilsOfVelvet]

I can't believe how flawless he is! Amazing! But I'm going to have nightmares about that thing...

[@phobosgodoffear3620]

great performance.

[@JPEREZ401]

I love this. Needed the laugh

[@nopancakemix570]

Not the funniest stuff ever, but I cant see Horn's lips moving at all- or that weird throat shifting thing that Dunham does. So definitely props for that.

[@Petrisha]

This is the reason I love to watch ventriloquist acts. Simply amazing engagement with the audience, and between puppet and puppeteer - great jokes too! Man, I wish I could do stuff like this. :)

[@sabiulhassan7186]

He is so good at it ! ❤️

[@katray2]

Probably he is the best puppet in that year

[@JoelSamuelProductions]

He's still alive and doing well traveling the cruise ships.

[@SargeAndBob]

Actually this is from the 80s genius

[@JoelSamuelProductions]

***** Thank you for acknowledging that fact most people compare him to today's Jeff Dunham and others- Dan Horn was the original pioneer of great ventriloquism in the 1980's and was a regular on the longest running children's show Wallace & Ladmo

[@logikure7306]

One of my favorite ventriloquist acts of all time.

[@pacovl46]

this guy is awesome!!! simply amazing how he works the puppet!!!

[@SkullKid1342]

Dude!! Awesome!!

[@TheBoss-zc3fp]

Wow, this dude is amazing!! He makes Orsen so real, it seems like Orsen is actually alive!! He is AMAZING!! It's SO lifelike!!!!! Just amazing!

[@philxdev]

who knew that John Ritter did ventriloquism back in the day;) still one of the best ventrilloquist acts I have ever seen.

[@suchuhtragedy]

That was an amazing performance!

[@WordoftheElderGods]

Dan Horn looks like a 1980's version of Michael Cera.

[@jackdjnarro5523]

He is epic!!!! Jeff Dunham and this guy is all comedy we need XD

[@lopopachope]

Aww you cut my favorite part at the end where you can hear him singing from the suitcase!! This video had me captivated back in 2007 as a 12 year old and it has not changed Dan Horn has such talent at making me feel Orson is really alive. I don’t ever feel that with any other puppeteer, he makes me forget Orson is a puppet.

[@MalcomMalediction]

dam he is a professional! And I love the dirty sexual jokes

[@kadeidraweatherall9577]

LMFAOOOO he is hilarious

[@toaotou]

this is like the hardest comedy to do!! he is amazing sometime i wonder why most of the great people lived in the past

[@ayoyotle]

Excellent show and thank you for posting it, I enjoyed every little scene. Thank you!

[@JeromeProductions]

This guy is good

[@Katalyzt]

His arm/hand control is perfect ★★★★★ Katalyzt

[@thewrongperson676]

That was great. He had amazing control of the arm movements!

[@CarlyBabe21]

i will never ever get bored of this i just luv it, Dan is amazing!!

[@ThyDungeonman2]

Wow! That was hilarious! Considering this was coming from the 80's I was completely expecting a "squeaky clean" routine, but damn! Nicely done! It's a shame you don't see many ventriloquists like this guy any more, that can control both puppet hands while doing a routine. At best, you see gimmicks with just one, if at all! Is there more of this guy?

[@aidenpettigrew5844]

Why did it have to end 😭

[@ATTEric]

He ends the bit like a true showman... always leaving the audience wanting more.

[@bwhog]

I'd like you to notice a couple of things about this performance. First, even with good ventriloquists, you can usually see their lips move a bit. Not so with Dan. Second, when he has Orson speaking to the audience, leaning away from the microphone, he drops back the volume, just as a real voice getting more distant from the mic would sound. That's a detail most people would not even think about but the added realism takes the act to the next level. Outstanding work, even if the routine isn't family friendly.

[@waybythebay]

This only works with my right earbud for some reason.

[@JoelSamuelProductions]

Audio on Channel 2 only like the good ole days before stereo

[@mattish2037]

Same

[@carpediem4887]

Mono audio track

[@DREWVIX1992]

Lol don't even try to compare Jeff Dunham with Dan Horn. All of Jeff's characters can't even match one single Orsen.

[@KenanVonKaiser]

Vontaze Burfict No Just No!

[@comradepuncake397]

what the hell are u talking about? ):C

[@rayman1269]

Vontaze Burfict u r rite. I know im late af but ur right 😂😂😂😂

[@MLGRDR]

Yes they can

[@remediosreboja1837]

I disagree! Peanut alone is so hilarious. Jeff is still #1

[@clairesv]

not only is he an amazing ventriloquist and puppeteer, he's also a great actor!

[@Goodman314.]

i want more of this guy shows NOW !

[@microbusss]

do this guy have any videos? Dan is actually friends with Jeff Dunham Both are darned good anyway!

[@harukatakahashi8822]

Dan is better with the puppet