Victorian Trick Marionettes: Cycling Juggler Fish

                                                         The Trick Marionettes all together

                                                                  Performing Cyclist

                                         A trick string brings the balls up to balance on it's nose.

                  Made from paper mache pulp, wire, leather, and wooden beads. Painted with acrylics.

Madame Sophie Blanchard

     Victorian trick marionette: Mme. Sophie Blanchard! The first proffessional female hot air balloonist!

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                 The first stages of the performance where her arms jump off and turn into little men.

                                    The transformation from woman to hot air balloon is complete.

                                                    The men jump in and they fly away. Fin.

                          Made from paper mache pulp, wire, leather, and textiles. Painted with acrylics.

Scaramouche

                                         Another Victorian trick marionette: the Scaramouche

                                  Made from paper mache pulp and textile. Painted with acrylics.