Magical Marionettes

A beloved Balboa Park tradition comes full circle this December! Sixty years after making his debut as Marie Hitchcock’s personal marionette apprentice, Steve Taylor returns to the Marie Hitchcock Balboa Park Puppet Theater in December 2026 with his hilarious, family-friendly comedy spectacular, “The Magical Marionettes!” Join Steve and his unforgettable cast of characters for a celebration packed with marionette mayhem, comedy, music, magic, and plenty of surprises! Watch in delight as these hilarious stars take the stage: Charlie and his precocious puppy, Daisy Ellie the Water-Squirting Baby Elephant Kiddie Kong, shredding his rock & roll guitar Bones and his skeleton backup singers, The Craniums! Skittles, the jovial juggling unicycle clown Snafu, the snake-charming card wrangler Carmela, the cowardly stunt camel And making her World Premiere, Delilah the Dazzling Dinosaur Diva! Plus, everyone’s favorite ventriloquist dummy, Rudy O’Riley, returns for his usual hilarious appearance! 60 Years of Making Audiences Laugh A magical ventriloquist and marionette performer, Steve Taylor has been delighting family audiences across the country for more than 55 years. His remarkable career has included featured performances at Disneyland, Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent, and The Magic Castle in Hollywood. Now, Steve brings his signature blend of clever comedy, magic, ventriloquism, and extraordinary marionette artistry back to where it all began. “The Magical Marionettes” delivers the same wonderfully goofy, unpredictable shenanigans that generations of audiences have come to love. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Steve’s magical world for the first time, this special 60th-anniversary engagement is one the whole family will enjoy. Bring the whole family and get ready to laugh ’til your cheeks hurt! Tickets available at the door and online anytime at www.BalboaParkPuppets.com