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"Unlock The Secret of Using Puppets to Reach and Teach"

"A Comprehensive Guide on how to work puppets, build a theater, assemble and work with a puppet team, and present puppet programs that entertain and communicate valuable truths and principles."

Dear Friend,

If you'd like to learn how to make your puppet come alive to the audience, put together a program that educates as well as entertains, and understand how to be part of a successful, goal-oriented puppet team, then this might be the most important letter you'll ever read.

Here's why:

Using puppets to reach and teach requires a careful, thought-out approach that is easy to learn, but often overlooked. In a short period of time, with some simple instruction and a willingness to work, you can develop advanced puppetry skills and a specific plan on how to effectively use puppetry to reach others.
Now, I know you're probably skeptical. That's normal and healthy. Let me give you three good reasons I can back up what I claim:

Three Reasons To Believe What I Say

Reason one: I've been a puppeteer for over 25 years and have developed basic and advanced puppet skills. To help improve my skills, I've attended several professional puppet workshops. I know what it's like to be a puppeteer, to run the sound system, to be an emcee, to book performances, and to direct a puppet team.

Reason two: For close to 15 years I directed and ran a part time evangelistic puppet ministry that traveled throughout New York and neighboring states averaging 15-18 performances per year. We conducted Sunday School rallies, Sunday Evening programs, Vacation Bible School programs, summer camp Chapel Services, nursing home programs, and more. Many of the places we ministered to invited us back, some multiple times.

Reason three: We have also conducted a number of puppet training seminars of our own and presented a 9-week puppetry training elective at a local Bible College for two consecutive years. Also, for a number of years now, I've been a local, regional, and national puppetry judge for a national "Teens Involved" ministry competition. I've seen first-hand what makes up a mediocre puppet team and what makes up a quality team that stands out from the rest.

Here is a summary of the benefits you receive

An introduction to puppetry

7 Powerful reasons to become involved in puppetry.
4 Questions you should ask before starting with puppets.

Discover the basic types of puppet programming

The 3 Basic types of puppet programming, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and how to develop each one.
A fun and enjoyable way to use puppets to help children memorize Bible verses without them even realizing that they are!
Learn what a "friend" puppet is and how you can use one to relax the audience and prepare them to hear your message.

Learn basic puppet skills quickly and easily

One thing you should never do with a puppet. Doing this once, even fooling around, could damage the puppet's appearance and usefulness from that point on.
The number 1 goal to keep in mind whenever working a puppet.
The proper way to bring a puppet on and off a stage.
The importance of avoiding the dreaded "quicksand" patches that seem to infiltrate most theaters and what to do if you find yourself in one.
The 2 keys to properly working the puppet's mouth so it looks like it really is talking.
The proper way to remove and put on puppet clothing.

Develop advanced puppet skills. (It's easier than you may think!)

The SECRET to performing life-like puppet movements and actions.
How to add life-like movements such as sitting down, walking, running, skating, and more with step-by-step instructions.
How to develop your own life-like puppet movements that will help your puppets "come alive" to the audience.
Why you should attach both arm rods even if you only know how to do one arm motions.
Impress your audience by having a puppet play a kazoo in front of them.
How you can take your puppet out of the stage for a close-up performance without being a ventriloquist!
Why you need to develop both right and left handed puppet skills.

Helps in designing and building a puppet theater

Suggestions for 6 different types of puppet theaters.
Parts list and needed tools list needed to build a PVC pipe frame theater.
Cutting and assembly diagrams for building a PVC pipe frame theater.
Step-by-Step illustrated instructions on how to build a PVC pipe frame theater.
An important tip on how to properly glue PVC pipes and fittings that can help prevent costly mistakes.

Learn how to develop a successful puppet team

5 Important goals your puppet team should have. (These goals are written for Christian teams, but the principles apply to secular teams as well.)
6 Tips to help you achieve and maintain the support of your pastor and church.
7 Keys to help maintain a successful puppet ministry. (These steps are written for Christian teams, but the principles apply to just about any team.)
Why it is important to set a consistent date and time for practices even if it means loosing a team member or two.
Proper ways to critique performances that will enhance the quality of your presentations.
6 Things you should NOT do when critiquing another puppeteer's performance.
5 Things to keep in mind when you are being critiqued as a puppeteer.
5 Avenues to look into for booking puppet meetings.

Helps to develop a financial plan for your puppet ministry

4 Biblical principles regarding finances.
3 Biblical principles for raising funds and a 4-step plan to implement them.

Discover how to go beyond entertainment and actually teach

How to NOT introduce a puppet play.
What a Main Theme is and how to weave it throughout your program.
How to introduce a play in a manner that will cause your audience to be active listeners instead of passive ones.
How to develop an application that audience members can follow through on and actually do.
Why it is important to plan 1 1/2 times the material you think you'll need.

Now, you're probably wondering how and why we can do all those things.

Let me explain.

Puppetry is a skill that is easily learned if you have the right instruction. Running a successful Puppet Team or Ministry is a result of following specific principles and truths. Again, the key is knowing what those principles and truths are.

"Experience Puppets" is a comprehensive eBook that gives the right instruction and key principles based on over 25 years of experience. During those 25 years, we did things right and we made our share of mistakes, some of which were quite costly. The book shares both. In it, I share some of the mistakes we made and their consequences, to help you avoid making the same mistake. I love working puppets and using them to teach and want to pass that love on to others. My hope is for you to have a truly great Puppet Experience and I believe that this eBook will help.

Don't take my word for it.
Listen to what our customers say.

While attending Word of Life Bible Institute in preparation for children's ministry Tim Brown offered a class in puppetry. I have always been interested in using puppets in my ministry so I signed up for the course. Tim taught us that the most important part of puppetry is practice, practice, practice. We learned to build a puppet stage, lip-sync, how to hold a puppet and even put on our own production.

After graduating from Word of Life, my wife and I became local directors with Child Evangelism Fellowship in the Adirondacks. I was thrilled when Tim asked me to teach the puppetry course with him at Word of Life the following year. What was even more exciting for me was to be able to serve with Tim and his family on their puppet ministry team. Puppetry is a very effective way to share the Gospel for the Lord Jesus Christ and teach Biblical truths to children and adults.

As a result of my training and experience working with children on Tim's puppet team, I have become a ventriloquist. I have been using my puppet, Jay for almost 10 years in children's ministry here in the US as well as overseas in Haiti. I have used puppets in children's church, Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs and teacher training. One little boy in my Good News Club was so taken by Jay that he told me that he wants to be a ventriloquist some day.

Larry Porter
CEF of Southern Maine

I truly want to thank you for your Experience Puppets e-book. Though I know puppets, I had no clue where to start or which direction to go in starting a puppet ministry for our church. Experience Puppets, not only directed me in where to start, but gave me so much information in an easy to follow format, that I have been able to break down the training into modules that allow me the opportunity to have a beginning module that teaches the basics on up to an advanced module that primarily focuses on creating performances.

Again I want to thank you for your help. I will recommend your e-book to anyone looking to start a puppet team.

Wayne Haynes
Discovery Church
Yukon, OK

I discovered Experience Puppets on the Internet. When I begin reading the information, I became more excited then ever. The information was just what I needed.

I even contacted the owner. He responded to me immediately letting me know about his new book, and how God will provide for me and the things I need to get started.

I have been so inspired and blessed by this information; that I can’t wait to get started with my Community Puppet Ministry.

Thank You Mr. Brown for sharing such valuable information.

Patricia H.
Bless you!

Warning: Do NOT buy any Puppet Instructional Books
unless they meet the following 5 criteria

There is a lot of confusion surrounding our field. I want to give you 5 criteria or elements you absolutely, positively must have if you are to become a quality puppeteer:

Must include not only basic instruction on puppetry, but also give tips and suggestions that will help you avoid being a mediocre puppeteer.
Give programming helps so that once you learn how to work a puppet, you know what to do with it.
Be a tool that will help both beginning and advanced puppeteers improve their skills and ability.
Provide clear instruction on how to use puppets to communicate important truths and principles.
Help the reader become a better Puppet Team member regardless of their position.

You get at least 10 times your money's worth!

When I teach a Puppet Training Seminar, I charge $50 per session plus travel expenses. To do a complete training that includes everything in the Experience Puppets eBook would take a minimum of 5 sessions which would total about $300 with expenses.

In summary, here's what you get:

An Introduction to Puppetry
Instruction on how to work puppets for the beginner.
Advanced puppetry instruction for those who have the basics down.
Suggestions for possible theaters plus plans, material lists, and a cutting diagram to make a PVC Pipe Frame Theater.
A description of the roles and responsibilities of each member of a puppet team, including the emcee and sound person.
Descriptions of Goals and keys to Success for a Christian Puppet Team. (The principles will also work for a secular team.)
Helps and suggestions for running quality puppet practices.
Principles regarding finances and the puppet team.
Guidance on how to put together a puppet program.
Instruction on how to use puppets to communicate important truths and principles to your audience.

If you respond right away, you pay only ~~$47~~ $27.

Why so low? This is a digital book that you'll download directly to your computer. Since I don't have to store books in a warehouse or pay for shipping, I'm passing the savings on to you.

Act immediately and receive the following bonuses

Since I know it's 100% to your benefit to act right away, I want to sweeten the pot and give you every possible reason to say YES today! If you respond immediately, you'll also receive the following:

Free bonus 1:
Exclusive 17 Piece Puppet Clipart Collection drawn just for this book and offer. You can't get these clipart pieces anywhere else. (Click here for a sample.) The clipart is available in three formats: jpg, png, and tif.

Free bonus 2:
Experience Puppets--Puppet Script Collection that includes four scripts and extra helps:

Script 1 is about setting class rules to help with discipline and includes a reproducible rules chart to help.
Script 2 shows how to teach a memory verse to your class with a puppet’s help.
Script 3 uses your puppet to help play a review game that will help reinforce your Bible lesson teaching. It also includes visuals and instructions on making a review game to go with the script.
Script 4 is a Bible Lesson Introduction using a puppet.

Free bonus 3:
Experience Puppets--Christmas Puppet Skit Collection

Script 1: The Forgotten Christmas Toy

An 8-page play set in a toy store that teaches the real meaning of Christmas. It can be done using just puppets, but was designed to use a combination of puppets and live actors.

Script 2: Holiday Kin Folk Feud

A 4-page script that is a take-off of a popular TV Game Show. It includes an announcer and game show host that can be live characters or puppets. There are two teams that vie for the prize. The first team includes four characters from secular Christmas presentations—Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, and an Elf. (You can use regular puppets who are “standing in” for the characters.) It also includes four puppets from the Biblical account of the Christmas story—Mary, Joseph, a Shepherd, and a Wise Man.

Free bonus 4:
Experience Puppets--2 Script Packet

Script 1: Forgiven, But Not Forgiving

A 2-page puppet play using 3 boy puppets and 1 girl puppet. (Any four puppets can be used if you change the names.) The play teaches a lesson about the importance of forgiveness and is a take-off on the parable of the unforgiving servant found in Matthew 18:21-35.

Script 2: Spider Guy

A 3-page script written by our youth group several years ago. It is about a super hero that finds new purpose for his crime fighting from someone who introduces him to Jesus. Cast includes 6 puppets plus a narrator.

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Take one full year to examine and use this puppetry book. That's right. You have 365 days to put this valuable information to work personally or with your team.

Test the information for yourself... Try as many of the valuable tips as you like. Once you've used these strategies in your puppetry, I'm confident you'll NEVER want to return it!

But, if you aren't satisfied for any reason, or it doesn't live up to your expectations, you won't be out one red cent. Just email us the reason you aren’t satisfied and we'll refund your entire payment. Right up to the final day of this 365 day guarantee!

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To your success,
Timothy Brown

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