Puppeteer Barnaby Dixon takes inanimate objects and turns them into uncannily real characters. Barnaby’s creations have brought joy to millions over the last decade. His unique take on puppetry is truly astounding, as he’s mastered the ability to make his depictions of animals move like the real things.
Check out Barnaby’s YouTube channel:
Director: Charlie Jordan
Director of Photography: Tim Attenburrow
Editor: Shandor Garrison
Talent: Barnaby Dixon
Producers: Anna O’Donohue, Wendi Jonassen
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producers: Melissa Cho, Brandon White
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio: Tim Stephens
Cam Op/Gaffer: Alice Berkeley
Production Assistant: Lesley Dean
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Junior Editor: Paul Tael
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andres martinez
March 3, 2023 at 2:18 am
… … … Whaat?
T. Miranda
March 3, 2023 at 4:53 am
He was featured in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. There’s a 5 minutes sequence when the characters are using puppets to tell a story, and it is Barnaby in disguise using his hands and his very unique pupetry style. There’s a behind the scenes video of him working under the costume. Look it up here on YouTube, the scene can be found as The Puppet Show Within A Puppet Show Scene.
Hunter Holaway
March 3, 2023 at 8:57 am
save trans kid
KrampusPlague
March 3, 2023 at 9:19 am
Been watching this guy for a while he’s really cool!
TheEmperorProtects!
March 3, 2023 at 12:19 pm
1 O U T O F 1 0
A B S O L U T E L Y
P A T E H T I C
Are Hansen
March 3, 2023 at 1:51 pm
Wonderful!!!
SixThousand Blankets
March 3, 2023 at 2:57 pm
My man made it.
c0rnd0gge
March 3, 2023 at 4:20 pm
nah i’m not here for transphobes 💀get this guy outta here
Ssstar
March 3, 2023 at 10:23 pm
Don’t worry I have already fallen in love with Dabchick
Tammy Blake
March 4, 2023 at 2:11 am
This is so awesome 👌 ❤😊
Daniel Loves Art
March 4, 2023 at 1:14 pm
Been subscribed to Barnaby for years now, and always loved seeing his puppets.
Francis Wright
March 4, 2023 at 6:04 pm
Really excellent. A beautiful style, and great communication. Thanks, Barnaby. (And thanks to Wired for getting this ‘out there’ …)
Muckydoo
March 4, 2023 at 10:10 pm
I bet he’s popular with the ladies and, too
DittoDill
March 4, 2023 at 11:29 pm
message that is indirect
Kenneth Hudson
March 5, 2023 at 2:39 am
Very impressive and really quite imaginative.
Kate Hikes
March 5, 2023 at 3:16 am
Why aren’t there movie companies built around his puppets and ideas? It would be much cheaper and more creative than CGI.
dae3xt
March 5, 2023 at 7:31 am
the creativity along with engineering is top par ! What everyday products would we have with his creativity ?
arjun bais
March 5, 2023 at 8:27 am
been following barnaby’s puppets for a long time now. I am really in awe of his creativity. I hope his puppets gets more recognition.
nuclearviolet
March 5, 2023 at 8:47 am
Mesmerising, as usual with Barnaby Dixon.
Drake Chernichenko
March 5, 2023 at 8:52 am
My personal favorite puppet is Dab Chick
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March 5, 2023 at 9:23 am
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Clases3d
March 5, 2023 at 1:46 pm
so cool! I think I have heard of him but Im not sure
Ryno God
March 5, 2023 at 4:46 pm
Where is Linus Tech Tips episode or you didn’t sponsored him.
Invox
March 5, 2023 at 8:54 pm
Jim Henson Studios, PLEASE hire this guy!
Xp Lee
March 6, 2023 at 12:59 am
Mad props (pun intended).
traderjoes
March 6, 2023 at 2:14 am
Absolutely amazing! This blew my mind
Honestly
BanonenTurm
March 6, 2023 at 9:47 am
wow
Nanuq 83
March 6, 2023 at 11:45 am
I am so glad this popped up b/c years ago I saw this mans’ puppets and I’ve remembered them since but not the man’s name. So thanks for this!
LEAD BELLY
March 6, 2023 at 12:01 pm
His humour is as good as his talent is too…Dabchick was often hilarious 😂
Kamichi Kora
March 6, 2023 at 1:15 pm
I remember this guy
peter campbell
March 6, 2023 at 1:39 pm
Brilliant! – Hopefully he gets a job at Andy Serkis studio 😁👍👍
Robert DeMitro
March 6, 2023 at 3:52 pm
His puppets have terrific movement , but if he wants to have the notoriety like the Muppets , his characters have to be less intense . Children and some adults don’t like puppets that are scary. Aztec and other warriors are not mainstream or cute . I am sure there is an audience for warrior ghosts , but people want fantasy , even dancing skeletons . His puppets have all the right movements and are a novel way of using new and improved mechanisms .
Paul Aguirre
March 6, 2023 at 3:52 pm
now that 3d printing is common place, he can make literally whatever his brain comes up with
Sara Brito Vocals
March 6, 2023 at 5:21 pm
Awessome to see his art and craft featured on Wired. 😀👏👏
Albert Ramirez
March 6, 2023 at 9:24 pm
I love hos stuff and hinestly he could carry an entire cinematic universe and and series if he were given proper funding. The man is a rar talent and he deserves to be shared with the world.
game ghost plays
March 7, 2023 at 2:15 am
He is in darkcristol to
Jeanie Dickman
March 7, 2023 at 4:03 am
@barnabydixon
Have you ever or would you ever consider using a 3-D printer to make parts?
suheri coba
March 7, 2023 at 4:16 am
Master of Fingering 🙀👌🤞
Victor Bamigboye
March 7, 2023 at 8:25 am
Am I the only person to notice that this guy’s drawings are amazing?
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March 7, 2023 at 12:32 pm
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Kate K
March 7, 2023 at 12:21 pm
They look incredibly alive in their motion… I couldn’t believe they were puppets 😅
zzausel
March 7, 2023 at 1:41 pm
IQ 180. Please don’t move to killing industry!
pinkorulez
March 7, 2023 at 3:51 pm
The puppet with the SCREEN wow!
Save Soil
March 7, 2023 at 4:00 pm
You might also be interested in #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet 🌎🌍🌏
Real street JG
March 7, 2023 at 9:00 pm
This art ❤
Leonardo Cremonezi
March 8, 2023 at 5:28 am
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Day Trader
March 8, 2023 at 10:21 am
Very unique, thanks for the upload!
Brie 🇺🇦
March 8, 2023 at 6:29 pm
Been a fan of his for years. So wild seeing how much exposure he’s getting. He gets to do the coolest things! His talent is just incredible.
Maria Gogol
March 8, 2023 at 8:44 pm
the labyrinth vibes
GallyGears
March 8, 2023 at 8:58 pm
Shame he’s using his talents to promote hatred towards trans people 🙁
If you’re curious to what I’m talking about he has a video on his youtube channel using his puppets to bash on trans people and transitioning.
dogyears
March 8, 2023 at 9:44 pm
I wish he could make some toys for sale
Sylvester C
March 8, 2023 at 10:32 pm
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March 8, 2023 at 10:48 pm
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Naomi Tokpe
March 8, 2023 at 10:51 pm
So good to know you trade with Ray F Johnson as well, I keep telling people he is the best, best part of all is she teaches his strategies of you really want to learn. And also a contract trader
Albert Gusman
March 8, 2023 at 10:56 pm
Wow, that’s inspiring, have seen people collapse financially at old age because they had no investments while still earning, investing is something everyone should do for a better future.
Mandisa Dube
March 8, 2023 at 10:59 pm
I am a living testimony of Ray F Johnson who changed my financial situation to the next level.
Thomas Connor
March 8, 2023 at 11:08 pm
Access to good information is what we investors needs to progress financially and generally in life. this is a good one and appreciate..
Justin Timefortea
March 8, 2023 at 11:01 pm
Absolutely amazing! Serious skill and totally captivating. This guy needs a tv series telling stories using these puppets… Brilliant!
fishdude666ify
March 10, 2023 at 12:06 am
How has Tim Burton not snatched this guy up?
ArtemisRahl15
March 10, 2023 at 12:22 pm
Is this the future of stop-motion?
Alisha Parr
April 9, 2023 at 9:14 pm
This is so cool.
Trogg!
April 12, 2023 at 6:24 pm
I friggin LOVE Barnaby and Dabchick!!! Ive been watching his stuff for a few years now
CchazekK
April 14, 2023 at 6:44 am
I miss Dab ;-;
Robyn Masters
April 14, 2023 at 9:31 am
Really amazing. At bare minimum this guy should make an appearance on America’s Got Talent.
Isla Burchell-Gray
April 14, 2023 at 9:04 pm
I love barnaby’s stuff and love the behind the scenes 🙂 😀 his movements for the puppets are so subtly brilliant! It tickles my brain in just the right way
esparda07
April 15, 2023 at 12:31 am
I remember watching Barnaby when he only had 2 puppets. It’s awesome to see him this successful!
Gavin Barnes
April 16, 2023 at 6:52 pm
Lucky girlfriend
Charlie Cottontail
April 17, 2023 at 2:11 am
A genius!❤❤❤
Christopher Delaney
April 18, 2023 at 2:23 am
I visited The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Ga. for decades. I was able to see some of my favorite puppets and was constantly exposed to the new forms.
What you do is incredible and I’m happy to know that you’re doing what you love.
For those who have never seen a professional (or any level) live performance, you must do yourself the favor.
We need to remember our roots and reanalyze our imaginations.
These are truly skilled and creative people with amazing stories to share!
My best to all of you who keep the craft living and breathing wonder and amazement to the next generations.
Best of luck.
Ben McReynolds
April 19, 2023 at 12:25 am
This is awesome! I’d love to see media created fully in combination with this unique process. This is brilliant!
I have insomnia
April 19, 2023 at 4:19 am
Incredible
randy ganow
April 19, 2023 at 11:03 am
WOW…..
Has he ever been invited to Henson Studios
TayWoode
April 20, 2023 at 4:15 am
He was in the dark crystal age of resistance, where the characters are using his puppets to tell a back story
Jeffrey Berry
April 19, 2023 at 1:33 pm
This guy has blown me away with his art and talent. Definitely checking out his channel for more.
TayWoode
April 20, 2023 at 4:17 am
Even in full light I was watching the puppets and not his hands
AngieRox
April 20, 2023 at 1:18 pm
Super Cooool! I have a strong connection to puppeting and am going to your channel right now! 😊‼️🧨
Emery Noel
April 20, 2023 at 2:49 pm
Wow!!!!! This is amazing!!
Meaghan Di Luca
April 20, 2023 at 8:01 pm
My 9 year old is obsessed! @barnabydixon Do you have any online classes on how to make these?
G C
April 21, 2023 at 2:02 am
modern day Da Vinci. 👏
imicca
April 21, 2023 at 5:04 am
Its incredible how entertaining is “oldschool” art like this
pickin_grinnin
April 21, 2023 at 6:29 am
Does anybody know what kind of plastic he’s using when making that Dab Chick head?
The Harlequin
April 21, 2023 at 11:44 am
What is the cherry on top for me is that only is his puppetry top tier, but the designs for his figures are really beautiful, evocative and sometimes dream-like in quality.
This is what happens if someone with a passion and the skill to master it has the freedom to pursue it.
ArtCanBeLove
April 21, 2023 at 5:47 pm
Dude is a wizard!
Nigel 900
April 21, 2023 at 7:29 pm
Fantastic! 👍🏻
The Riff Writer
April 21, 2023 at 8:52 pm
While the other boys wanted to be firefighters or police men I was obsessed with puppets, animatronics and marionettes.
日喜•Goddess
April 23, 2023 at 4:15 am
I know the chick!!!!!! You’re extraordinary
Rico J Jones
April 24, 2023 at 10:19 am
That how the old time make puppet movie
Alundrahs
April 24, 2023 at 8:45 pm
No women were hurt in the making of this video. Mostly cause there were none anywhere near