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On a thin thread: Marionettes

From popular German TV program “Augsburger Puppenkiste” and its hero Jim Knopf to Pinocchio, marionettes are an integral part of most childhoods. They have been entertaining Europeans for more than 400 years and even used to be part of the art of storytelling in Ancient Egypt. To this day the string operated puppets delight children as well as adults. Artist Peter Beyer is taking us to his workshop where marionettes come alive…