Not Everyone Loves Puppets

I think this is a hilarious response to a puppet show.  This poor child seems pretty terrified.

The Devil’s Minstrels Puppet Rockumentary

There is a saying that goes “Put your oney where your mouth is.” and this leads me into the subject of The Devil’s Minstrels.  As someone myself who has put a good deal of my own money into personal puppet projects, I respect those who believe enough in their idea to do the same.

Dave Maynard [...]

Puppets On Hand

I love wonderfully built puppets almost as much as amazing puppeteering.  I stumbled across the Puppets On Hand website and I was instantly impressed with the work of Tom Blasco.  Tom spent about eight years working as a special effects make up teacher and taught advanced classes in animatronics and cable controlled puppets.
I am a [...]

Old Fraggle Rock TV Series: Behind the Scenes

I love behind the scenes footage.  Here are some I found on Youtube.  Enjoy!
Part 1

 
Part 2

Pogo Puppet Productions

I want to start a series of posts that I find personally inspirational.  I mean things that inspire me to continue to be involved in puppetry.  This leads me to Pogo Puppet Productions.  This company is run by two young teenagers and reminds me of the inspiration that “desire to try” that youth can bring to puppetry. 
I hope [...]