The phrase "master puppeteer" refers to someone who skillfully controls or manipulates others to do their bidding, like a puppet on strings. Full definition
Enjoy a family puppet show written and performed by master puppeteer Tarish «Jeghetto» Pipkins and his son, Tarin. (carolinaparent.com)
Mingle with New England's master puppeteers in the halls of a stately mansion while you discover inspiring acts of creativity at every turn. (puppetshowplace.org)
Under Paul's mentorship, Brad trained in the art of glove puppetry and learned to perform three of the master puppeteer's classic shows. (puppetshowplace.org)