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In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we discuss puppetry, animatronics and more with British master puppeteer, David Barclay! David, a true master of his craft, shares his incredible experiences working on iconic films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, where he helped bring to life the beloved Yoda and the formidable Jabba the Hutt. Beyond Star Wars, David has graced the screens with his talents in numerous films, including those from The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets. He also shares insights into the evolution of puppetry, from traditional techniques to the cutting-edge advancements in animatronics. David also has an autobiography about his life and career, titled My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond, coming out later in February!
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In this episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we discuss puppetry, animatronics and more with British master puppeteer, David Barclay! David, a true master of his craft, shares his incredible experiences working on iconic films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, where he helped bring to life the beloved Yoda and the formidable Jabba the Hutt. Beyond Star Wars, David has graced the screens with his talents in numerous films, including those from The Jim Henson Company and The Muppets. He also shares insights into the evolution of puppetry, from traditional techniques to the cutting-edge advancements in animatronics. David also has an autobiography about his life and career, titled My Life With Animatronics. Movies, Puppets and Beyond, coming out later in February!

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