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Richard Paul's Biography

PAST:  At the precocious age of 11, Richard taught himself the art of ventriloquism.  At 12, he began to sharpen his performance skill by producing and marketing a weekly neighborhood ventriloquist show in his parents garage, charging ten cents to get in and twenty five cents to get out.  One time he promised one free guppy to all that came to his show. On one occasion he ran out of guppies and a mother threatened to sue Richard if he didn’t cough up a guppy. 

Richard no longer needs to give away guppies to bring in an audience because he has been making people laugh for a living for over twenty-five years. He has dazzle thousands at festivals, fairs, corporate and private events with his unprecedented style of ventriloquism and outrageous humor.   He recently performed in Tokyo, Japan, Harrah’s and the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas and has also appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America and Fox 2 Morning Addition.  Richard has worked with many great entertainers like KC and The Sunshine Band, The Contours, Danny and the Juniors, The Reflections and Garfield. 

PRESENT: He is an active member of the International Ventriloquist Association, North American Association of Ventriloquist and has received an honorary membership in the Japanese Ventriloquist Association. He is also a member of the National Speakers Association and on the board of directors of The National Speakers Association Michigan Chapter as well as Very Special Arts Michigan/Macomb Chapter. 

He is award-winning author, presenter and has recently he has been named best ventriloquist - in his family…

FUTURE: Richard’s plan for the future is to continue to promote laughter while at the same time breathing live to what some say is a lost art. (The Art of Ventriloquism)

 Richard’s goal is to continue to mentor future ventriloquist through his entertaining/educational ventriloquist training video and booklet.  This humorous off the wall out of the ordinary program shares the secrets of how to become a ventriloquist. 

Richard and Jimmy Nelson with Farfel --
Richard learned Ventriloquism from Jimmy's record.

Founder of Bands Galore Enterprises, Inc., an entertainment and events organization, servicing clients since 1975.

Winner of several  “First Place Speaker Awards” from Toastmasters International.

Winner of several "Best Speaker Awards" from Toastmaster International.

Voted “Best Ventriloquist” in his family.

International Platform Association "Speakers Ladder" Finalist.

Recipient of annual advance skill training from the National Speakers Association and NSA Michigan.

Award winning Author “Honorable Mention”  Midwest Publishers Association.

Winner of the “Worlds Greatest Dad Trophy” from his children Nicholas, Colin & Jasmine.

"Everyone laughed and laughed some more...a truly delightful time for those who attended our annual dinner."
- Debbie Langell Secretary, Marine City Scholorship Foundation.

"I had tears running down my face. You are a gifted entertainer, keep up the good work."
- Mary Fitz, State Farm Insurance

"Everyone is still trying to figure out how you made the voice come from the box."
- Jenny Brown, Agent Benefits Corporation

"You exceeded my expectations and I had pretty high expectations!"
- Jack Pyle, Vice President, Professional Speakers Association of Michigan

"You were a hit at our December Luncheon!"
- Curtis F. Belanney, Senior Account Representative, Wausau Insurance Companies

"You made our entire staff just ROAR WITH LAUGHTER!!!"
Donna L Southwestern, Michigan College

"Your dazzling energy really got the crowd involve."
Nia Murray, Mount Clemens Festival

"You are the best ventriloquist in the world!"
Marion Paul, Richard's Mother