1) Art of manipulation 2) Artistry 3) Handy work in a theater 4) Mere show 5) Mummery 6) Prowess 7) Punch and judy show skill 8) Puppets collectively 9) The action of puppets 
Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of puppets. It is very ancient, and is believed to have originated 3000 years BC. Puppetry takes many forms but they all share the process of animating inanimate performing objects. Puppetry is used in almost all human societies both as entertainment – in performance –...
• (n.) Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation.
the making and manipulation of puppets for use in some kind of theatrical show. A puppet is a figure—human, animal, or abstract in form—that is moved ... [18 related articles]
Pup'pet·ry noun Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation. « Puppetry of the English laws of divorce.» Chambers. 
[n] - the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows 2. [n] - a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
the art of creating and manipulating puppets in a theatrical performance. A puppet is a figure (as of a person or animal), generally operated by hand, although there are many kinds of puppets.
noun a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
the art of making puppets or presenting puppet shows. · the action of puppets. · mummery; mere show. · puppets collectively.
A camp activity where campers make puppets and produce puppet shows. Often part of a Drama activity.