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Only heartstrings attached: Jim Henson and the evolving magic of puppetry
WorldThe display of Jim Henson's puppetry work
As children, we believed magic brought puppets to life on screen, and a new exhibition proves this intuition was correct to some extent.
The magic of puppetry comes from the human spirit and those operating the puppets, rather than the puppets themselves.
- But that magic doesn’t necessarily come from the puppet itself.
- “Frank Oz, for example, had Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear – he’s got so many different Muppet characters that are all just small facets of him.
- There’s a truth to all parts of them.”Despite working with one of the oldest theatrical artforms, puppeteers remain a pop-cultural force.
Key Takeaways
- Jim Henson's puppetry brought characters like Kermit and Elmo to life
- Puppetry relies on human spirit and operators to bring characters to life
- Jim Henson's work is an example of the evolving magic of puppetry
- Puppets like Kermit and Elmo were made from materials like felt, foam, and rubber
- The exhibition highlights the importance of human operators in puppetry
- The magic of puppetry is not just about the puppets, but about the people behind them
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- The exhibition may inspire a new generation of puppeteers and fans
Why It Matters
The magic of puppetry continues to captivate audiences and inspire creativity
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- 12m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): As children, we believed it was magic that brought puppets to life on screen. A new exhibition proves we were onto something.
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