Why Puppetry Matters More Than ever

Welcome to Puppets Over People

I’m Corydon, and I want to officially welcome you to the first entry in the Puppets Over People Maker’s journal. If you’re here, you’re probably a maker, a dreamer, a fan of puppetry—or someone who simply believes in creativity as a way of life. No matter how you found your way here, I’m grateful you did.

This brand, this craft, and this community have changed my life in more ways than I can count. Puppetry started as a creative outlet for me, something to bring joy back into my world and give me a place to build, imagine, and escape. Over time, it became much more—a mission, a passion, and a calling I didn’t even realize I had been searching for.

But I didn’t get here alone.

Princess Leia and Wicket the Ewok. Illusion Puppet Cosplay. Best Adaptation First Place Award Winner, Grand Rapids Comic Con Fall 2025

To the Makers Who Came Before Me

Before I ever built my first puppet, there were makers out there showing what was possible. Their tutorials, their behind-the-scenes videos, their willingness to share their craft openly—those things lit the spark for me.

From master builders who shaped the foundations of modern puppetry, to the countless cosplay artists posting videos late at night just like I do now—each of them has taught me something. Foam carving, fur techniques, patterning, storytelling, character performance… the list goes on.

So this section is a genuine thank you.

To every maker who has inspired me…
To every tutorial that saved a project…
To every builder who showed their mistakes as openly as their successes…
To everyone who shares their creativity with the world…

Thank you.
You helped build this world for me, and now I hope to pay that forward.

Grand Rapids Comic Con Cosplay Guests 2025

Why Puppetry Matters More Than Ever

We live in a world full of screens, noise, and fast-paced everything. But the moment a puppet moves, blinks, or breathes, something incredible happens: people stop. They watch. They smile. And for just a moment, the world feels simple again.

Puppetry is storytelling in its purest form.
It’s art that asks us to suspend disbelief.
It’s craftsmanship with heart.
It’s a reminder that magic doesn’t come from special effects—it comes from human hands bringing something to life.

Kids need that magic.
Adults need that magic.
And honestly, the world needs that magic.

Because when a puppet comes alive in someone’s hands, it taps into something ancient and universal: our need to believe, to imagine, and to feel wonder.

Puppetry grounds us. It slows us down. It reminds us to play.

In a time where everything is digital, puppetry is beautifully real.

What Puppets Over People Stands For

This brand is more than just a workshop.
It’s a space for illusion, inspiration, and creativity.
A place where foam, fabric, paint, and personality combine to make something unforgettable.

I want to teach others, entertain others, and maybe even help someone else find the creative spark they’ve been missing.

Through my videos, tutorials, patterns, characters, cosplay builds, and behind-the-scenes content, my mission is simple:
to bring magic back into everyday life—and help others make magic too.

Thank You for Being Here

Whether you’re a seasoned builder or someone discovering puppetry for the first time, I’m glad you’re here. I hope you’ll stick around, explore, learn, laugh, and maybe even build something of your own.

This is just the beginning for Puppets Over People, and I can’t wait to share what’s next.

Until then—
Keep creating,
Keep dreaming,
And keep bringing characters to life.

— Corydon
Puppets Over People