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In the Orient – Tony Sarg’s Marionettes, 1929

April 5, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: Puppet Films, Tony Sarg

Perry Como Live – Kewpie Doll – 1958, featuring Bil Baird’s Puppets

March 30, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: Bil Baird, Television

Rare footage of Richard Teshner performing

March 22, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

CAUGHT BY THE CAMERA NO. 70 About :54 seconds into the above clip you can see some rare footage of Richard Teshner performing his puppets on a trip to England.  You can read a bit more about Richard’s puppetry influence’s at Mary Robinette Kowal’s blog.

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: Rod Puppets, UK

Bil Baird article in Time Life Magazine, beautiful slideshow

March 18, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

In 1963 Life Magazine published a wonderful article about American puppeteer icon Bil Baird. Portions of the article are printed online and can be see here, and be sure to check out the beautiful slide show of black and white images of Bil’s tour throughout India in 1962.

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: Bil Baird, India, International - Over Seas +$34

Puppet Show – Luna Park, Paris

March 4, 2012 By Puppeteers of America

Photo – Circa 1910 “In the popular region of Porte Maillot, in Summer, Luna-Park is one of the most frequented pleasure-sports in Paris.  All sorts of diversion are offered to visitors, from switback and toboggan to dancing.” – early 1900’s leaflet Learn more about Paris’ Luna Park, and check out some more lovely photos here.

Filed Under: Fun Facts/History Tagged With: France, Hand puppets, International - Over Seas +$34, Picture

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