Puppetry

['pʌpɪtrɪ] or ['pʌpɪtri]

(noun.) a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets).

(noun.) the art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows.

Checker: Lucille--From WordNet

(n.) Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation.

Checked by Jerome