Elton fan Wayne Martin joins from Boston, USA to tell us about his puppet show, Elton costumes and hats, his recollections of working with The Muppet Show creator Jim Henson and how he came to perform his puppet show for The First Lady as well as show Elton his Elton puppet. Find out what happened right here.
This episode is quite “visual” so below we share more photos of Wayne and his creations. Enjoy!
- ‘Crocodile Rock” marionettes designed and constructed by Puppeteer Wayne Martin, Circa: 1995
- Elton John Hand/Mouth Puppet, designed and constructed by Puppeteer Wayne Martin, circa: 2001
- Puppeteer Wayne Martin with his Elton John 1986 Bob Mackie stage Costume. Elton signed the jacket for Wayne while in Boston in 1995. Photo 2023
- Puppeteer Wayne Martin with his Elton John marionette, circa: 1982