"Riveting
Illusion..."Tom Gilbert - Los Angeles Times
"Riveting
Illusion..."serve up captivating "solo" performances by a succession of puppets so convincing you no longer see the real virtuoso behind them - master puppeteer Phillip Huber - who manipulates a formidable tangle of strings in plain view of the audience. From a complicated trapeze act, to a violinist whose fingering is fascinating, to an uncanny Liza Minnelli marionette belting "City Lights," the manipulations are nothing short of riveting."
In 1980 Phillip Huber and David Alexander collaborated to form The Huber Marionettes. Since that time, their highly sophisticated, visually oriented, marionette review has received enthusiastic acclaim worldwide. There is no language barrier here. The universality of their work for stage, television, and film is apparent and their performances have been highly-praised by audiences and critics alike.
The term "puppet", or in this case "marionette", conjures preconceived images which have little to do with The Huber Marionettes. This company has always had a primary appeal for adult audiences. Phillip Huber's manipulation is the key to their success. In a series of variety vignettes, he reveals incredibly compelling characters of humor, pathos, drama & grace. Fantasy is imbued with a sense of reality. These are not performances of grand spectacle, but rather ones employing subtle artistry to touch the innocence within us all ..... an entertainment that makes you "smile with your heart".
Welcome to our world.
Huber Marionette creations can be designed to meet your particular entertainment needs. Or, just add items from our existing cast of characters to your show. "Suspended Animation" is perfect for a full evening concert piece.
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( Phillip Huber's Story ) ( David Alexander's Story )
