Starting off on the central Jersey Shore, Michael (aka Miker) found himself graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with an Associate Degree for Industrial Design. Michael was recognized with "Best Presentation" in his graduating class, and his portfolio has been used by the school for promotional purposes.

While still in school Michael began freelancing and in doing so, he has designed and created and characters for Six Flag's Frightfest, sets for a Richard Bey show pilot as well as digital imagery and toy prototypes. When not freelancing, Michael releases his own independent works online, and in self-published form. Two of Michael's film projects have been endorsed by Elvira, Mistress of the Dark as "A must see!". His second film "HypnoThriller" recently debuted opening with 2 new horror stage acts in a show entitled "A Night Of Terror 2". It featured an evil cast of puppets that tormented the live theater audience. His first film Susie and the Zombie can now be seen on youtube.com. Look for Michael as the comic store geek!

Michael lived in Philadelphia, PA for close to 10 years. There he was entertainer at Franklin Square Park (6th & Race). He also portrayed the colonial gravedigger of the historic Christ Church Burial ground, and was MC for "1776 the Movie Musical" for Historic Philadelphia, Inc. He also freelanced for the University of Pennsylvania as a moulage artist (Makeup for medical trauma simulation training) as well as a makeup artist for Easter State Penitentiary's Terror Behind The Walls haunted attraction for three years. He also helped pull together Spooky Mini-Golf, and created costumes and characters Historic Philadelphia Inc. The last few years in Philadelphia, Michael had a successful run as a professional self-employed Balloon Twister.

On September 15th, 2009 Michael relocated to Orlando, Florida after being offered a job as an FX makeup artist for Universal Studios Florida. Shortly after arriving Michael began working with Tom Blasco (puppetsonhand.net) creating Masks and FX appliances for Disney Parks as well as Puppets and props for various venues. Now, he is also a puppeteer at Pinnocio's Marionette Theater and an active member of the Central Florida Puppet Guild.

A Few Words

"I've always had a fascination with creating things that entertain people. At one time in my childhood my goal was to be a magician, another was to be a puppeteer. I guess at some point in high school I realized that all the things I have always done could be combined. I actually, find myself thinking about the combination quite a lot. I suppose that's what led me to get a degree for Industrial Design Technology. It promised everything from film Special FX, to designing products and environments.

This site, has really become quite a project in itself. I use it to promote myself, and the movies and other things I make on my own time. It's also a place where I can publish things I make that would otherwise go unseen. I hope you enjoy it."

Other Stuff

Balloon Twister
Unicyclist
Stilt Walker
SCUBA diver
Theme Park Enthusiast
Toilet trained pet cat