Puppet Master: A Guide to Becoming a Master Puppeteer is a comprehensive guide to the art of puppetry. It covers everything from the basics of puppet construction and manipulation to advanced techniques for creating dynamic and engaging performances.
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A puppet is an object, often resembling a human, animal or mythical figure, that is animated or manipulated by a person called a puppeteer. Puppetry is an ancient form of theatre which dates back to the 5th century BC in ancient Greece.