Category Archives: Hints and Tips

Here is a new twist on getting attention

We have gotten an idea from one of our readers that we found to be somewhat unique. We have that persons permission to share the idea, but they would rather stay anonymous for purposes of this article. (Somewhat unusual since … Continue reading

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Suggested Help With Animation

We have discussed in the past the importance of keeping your character animated to make it seem to be alive. This is an important feature in holding your audiences attention and keeping the audience focused on you the performer. Here … Continue reading

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Tip to Eliminate Visual Problems

One of the things that we notice from time to time even among great performers is that the puppets feet seem to turn backwards and wander all over the place. In some cases, this can be part of the act. … Continue reading

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Use Your Imagination

Imagination: That place that we can escape to in order to hide from the nastiness of reality; a better place. A land that does not really exist, but should. These are three possible definitions of the word Imagination. I did … Continue reading

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Be Very Careful When Buying Online

Within the last week, I became aware of a good friend of ours from Australia who had made a purchase on the big “E” auction site. There was a puppet for sale from one of the most reputable makers for … Continue reading

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