crayon drawing of kids and the monsters in the Max's Fancy Monster Cast

Our Story

MFM was born out of the need to be a cool Aunt. When my niece Madeline was born over almost two decades ago, I was about as broke as you can be and living in New York City. I was busy working a day job and running around making theater happen at night. I didn't want to go to this precious girl empty-handed. My love for all things puppets launched me into making them for all the tiny people in my life. Now Madeline, Henry, Max, Lukas, and Ella all have gotten puppets. Soon they'll be far too cool for them so I'm looking to continue spreading the love to others who can appreciate a little fancy in their lives. This love for puppets grew into creating monster video content with my creative friends.

Xoxoxoxo Max

Max in black and monster puppet Max and monster puppet in a carriage with a red awning

A Special Very Furry Thanks:

  • One Girl Guru and Saar Elazar - for making our website beautiful and functional

  • Michael LaPointe - Head editing guru extraordinaire

  • Taylor Shann - Head director, writer, voice of Evan and all around puppet enthusiast

  • Nick Monroy - Assistant editor, writer, voice of Rogers and general life saver

  • Andy Chmelko - Key grip, Mr. fix everything and voice of Stef and Jeff & Everyman

  • Dean Jones - For his beautiful photos

  • And to all the MFM cast for all acting as authors of our character adventures, thank you!

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