Joe Gandelman & Friends

Joe Gandelman, a comic ventriloquist based in San Diego, has performed numerous shows across the country for individuals of all ages with his extensive collection of dummies and puppets. He has had the opportunity to entertain for national music groups, Navy ships, stage variety shows, and even performed for former President Ronald Reagan at Camp Pendleton. Joe and his dummy, John Raven, were featured on NBC's hidden camera show "SPY TV," and he also taught comedian Margaret Cho how to do ventriloquism on her VH1 reality show "The Cho Show." He performs at various venues such as fairs, festivals, corporate events, schools, camps, private parties, and civic group shows, and also provides "walk around" ventriloquism, ventriloquism workshops, and customizes shows for adults and corporate events. Joe has earned himself a spot in The Great Ventriloquists collectors cards due to his extensive range of characters, each with their unique personalities and interactive bits that audiences absolutely adore.