If you’re wondering how excellent the judges thought he was, wait till Marlon Wayans’ response at the conclusion.

If you think ventriloquists are scary, you’ve probably never seen this entertaining act from a few years ago, but we recently discovered our new favorite ventriloquist on America’s Got Talent.

He unconventionally initiated his act, eliciting laughter from the entire crowd, and concluded it suddenly. This is how you do it, folks. Meet Paul Zerdin.

His dummy resembles Howie Mandel’s Mini-Me, but it compensates for its lack of hair with sassiness and attitude. If you’re wondering how excellent the judges thought he was, just wait until Marlon Wayans’ response at the conclusion.