Taylor Mason, a world-famous puppeteer and Beach Haven resident, will conduct a puppet making workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m., at the Beach Haven Public Library.

Inspired by ventriloquist Shari Lewis and her sock puppet Lamb Chop, he built his first puppet with the help of his grandmother when he was a little kid.

Today, Mason is a headline act for Disney Cruises and a ventriloquist, musician, comedy magician and stand-up comedian. Booked all over the world each year, he played to a sold-out house this July at Surflight Theatre.

Mason and his puppet buddy Romeo are veteran performers. Romeo is made out of a Clorox bottle with the handle cut out,…