About us
The Art of Character Making
Based in the heart of London, Puppets Magic Studio makes puppets for a variety of international clients.
Housed within a former factory that has been reimagined as a vibrant creative studio, our workshop is alive with imagination. Disassembled furry creatures, sculpted character parts, and colourful materials fill the space, while rows of foam blocks patiently await their transformation into the next puppet personality.
Among this fascinating collection of textures, fabrics, and works-in-progress, you'll likely find the beginnings of characters destined for television screens, and live productions. Every corner of the studio tells a story of creativity in motion, as our talented team of puppet makers, designers, and craftspeople bring unique characters to life. Working with passion, precision, and a touch of magic, they embrace each new challenge, turning simple materials into extraordinary puppets that capture audiences' imaginations.
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Bespoke Puppets for HD Filming.
We bring together sculptors, fabricators and animatronic specialists to design puppet characters that will look stunning in front of any camera or audience. Designed to flourish on camera and on stage, each character is carefully built with performance in mind. Our experience working alongside broadcasters, filmmakers, producers, and creative teams enables us to create characters that are as practical as they are eye-catching. From the first sketch to final delivery, your character idea is in safe hands
Our Company
Creative Director, Daniel Byrne, founded the company. Daniel has designed and built characters for endless productions across the world. After training in Fine Art at both Goldsmiths and Central Saint Martins School of Art, Daniel set up Puppets Magic, with the intention of combining sculpture and performance to create puppet characters for HD filming.
Having worked alongside many puppeteers, he leads the studio team in the direction of building puppets with the puppeteer’s requirements in mind.
Having worked alongside many puppeteers, he leads the studio team in the direction of building puppets with the puppeteer’s requirements in mind.
As he explains, “Puppets are not just objects. They are designed to move and perform. For this reason we ensure our characters are not just visually attractive, but more importantly that they are comfortable for the puppeteer and move in all the right ways. This guarantees our work will give your production the best performance, time and time again”. The studio is capable of designing and constructing a wide range of hand puppets. Every project will have its new creative challenges, whether it’s a moving mouth puppet or a 30 foot stage character. No project is too simple or complex.
Our High-Definition Puppets come in Various Forms.
Beyond expressive mouth and hand movements, our team can integrate a wide range of mechanical and animatronic features, including blinking eyes, moving ears, raised eyebrows, and other bespoke effects that bring characters to life. From subtle facial expressions to complex performance mechanics, every detail is considered from the very beginning of the build. At Puppets Magic Studio, we understand that a great puppet must do more than look impressive—it must perform effortlessly. By combining premium materials, proven construction techniques, and years of practical experience, we create durable, high-quality puppets designed for television, film, advertising campaigns, live events, and theatrical productions.
Our creative services extend beyond puppets alone. We can design and build custom props, character costumes, scenic elements, and even complete puppet stages, providing everything needed to realise your vision. Whether you're a filmmaker developing a new production, a theatre company creating a memorable stage character, or a business looking for a distinctive mascot to represent your brand, we'll work closely with you throughout the creative process. From initial sketches and concept development through to the finished character, we transform ideas into unique, fully realised creations.
Bring us your imagination—and we'll bring it to life.
