Using pauses and silence—'negative space'—is a powerful tool for capturing your audience’s attention during presentations. Comedian Dick Shawn's techniques demonstrate how to build suspense, control audience focus, and deliver impactful messages—skills you can apply to any presentation you deliver. Using pauses and silence—'negative space'—is a powerful tool for capturing your audience’s attention during presentations. Comedian Dick Shawn's techniques demonstrate how to build suspense, control audience focus, and deliver impactful messages—skills you can apply to any presentation you deliver.