Can someone please tell me how to do the muffled and distant voice. All my books tell me different ways. Any ventriloquist can show me how?

Me too; for years I have read books, even seen videos, but cannot deceive anyone. Would love to learn.
Marty K

I think there are two audio tapes which give very good information on how to do both.

First is Learn Ventriloquism by Bob Neller and the second is Advance Ventriloquism by Bill Boley.

Maher Studios http://www.maherstudios.com carries both tapes.

Good Luck!