Puppetry Documentary

Matt McGee

Matt mcgee (mattamagical)

Puppeteer and Director

Mattamagical is an imaginative, multi-disciplined artist with a strong theater background. A Jim Henson Grant award winner, Matt is an actor, artist, designer, puppeteer, consultant, and teacher that can bring a world of hand-made magic to productions, projects, or stories to life. With Matt McGee on your side, every story you wish to tell will be absolutely magical….Matt-a-Magical.

Discover Matt McGee’s puppetry Journey Now

Matt McGee’s shares his unique story of creating a moment of joy and wonder in an audience member while performing his award winning Tales From the Bayou. Inspiring him to think…”that’s why I do this”.

Mattamagical is featured in the documentary film “In The Wrist”. Please help support the making of this film by connecting with us now.

Matt McGee – Mattamagical Interview

Discover Matt McGee’s Captivating Works

Browse a handpicked selection of images that capture the spirit and artistry of Matt’s creations.

Mattamagical - A Wind in the Door — Farandolae characters from “A Wind in the Door” at the Kennedy Center. Photo by Teresa Wood

Mattamagical - Pip and Squeek Go Viral — “Pip and Squeek Go Viral”. Stop-motion puppets for a segment on the short film.

Mattamagical - Costume and photo design for Halloween 2014 — Mattamagical – Costume and photo design for Halloween 2014

Mattamagical - Wolfman mask and photo design made for Halloween. 2016 — Wolfman mask and photo design made for Halloween. 2016

Mattamagical - Epic Sci-Fi Standoff Short Film — Mattamagical – Epic Sci-Fi Standoff Short Film

Mattamagical - Scale model set design for a new musical adaptation of "Wiley and the Hairy Man." 2010 — Mattamagical – Scale model set design for a new musical adaptation of “Wiley and the Hairy Man.” 2010

Mattamagical - Ghostbusters Slimer Costume Design — Ghostbusters costume and prop design (including light up proton stream and Slimer!) 2017

Mattamagical - behind the scenes of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at StageWorks Fresno 2011. — Behind the scenes photo of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at StageWorks Fresno. 2011
(found object and paper mache)

Mattamagical - Live Christmas show done for libraries, daycares, and other venues. — Mattamagical – Live Christmas show done for libraries, daycares, and other venues.

Mattamagical - Set design for "The Little Mermaid Jr." at Children's Musical TheatreWorks Fresno - 2011 — Mattamagical – Set design for “The Little Mermaid Jr.” at Children’s Musical TheatreWorks Fresno – 2011

Mattamagical - Spade and Jethro, Riddle Me Moles Film — Mattamagical – Spade and Jethro, Riddle Me Moles Film