Gary Owen has gained world-wide recognition and credibility as the ventriloquist coach who helped Darci Lynne become the season 12 winner of America’s Got Talent. For five years after her win, Gary served as producer-director with the Darci Lynne road tours.
Internationally, Gary coached Celia Munoz to win Got Talent Spain (2021) and Ana Maria Margean, winning Romania’s Got Talent (2021). Other vents include Brynn Cummings, who appeared through the semi-finals on AGT in 2023 and Tiffany Ellington, who was honored with the crown as Miss Arizona (2025) including Best in Talent!
Respected among his peers in the ventriloquist community as lecturer, mentor, and advisor on various ventriloquist techniques and skills, Gary is now offering private- coaching online via Zoom. You’ll get one-on-one evaluations, creative ideas, tips, tricks, suggestions and recommendations to be a more confident, entertaining performer. Honest hard-line feedback and input to help you step up your game.
Whether you want to improve and expand your vent act for better corporate or cruise ship gigs or you want grooming to improve your chances for an appearance on a national television show, Gary can get you there if you are willing to do the work!
Sessions are flexible and based on availability.

