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

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 (the creator) has a full-time job and has created this puppet concept along with four of his high school friends.  For them, the Project really took form when we hooked up with John Kennedy in 2007 who custom built their puppets.

I give them respect for the amount of time energy and effort that they have put into their project thus far.  I wish them all the best of luck.  Be sure to check out their stuff on Youtube.

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 new fan of his work and I look forward to finding out more about the projects he is working on.  Be sure to check out his website.

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

Part 1

Part 2

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 these two continue to pursue their joy of puppetry.  Take a moment to check out their Youtube page.