Albert Hofmann, the Puppets, and how LSD was created
1 minute and 21 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
0.172 ETH in sales
An unexpected look into how the psychedelic puppets intervened with Albert Hofmann and jumpstarted the Cambrian Explosion of Mind!
Psychedelic Puppet Show
Our mission
Awakening curiosity and connection through storytelling, psychedelic art, and creative wonder
We believe creativity is essential for mental well-being. We are more than a content outlet, we fund and uplift artists, ensuring they can create freely. Creativity is a lifeline, and we are here to keep the inspiration alive.
What we DO!
The Psychedelic Puppet Show is a non-profit addressing a deep global need for connection, inclusivity, and understanding, combating stigma and misunderstanding surrounding psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
Our platform creates content that awakens curiosity, encourages open dialogue, and invites audiences into a state of awe and wonder.
Art and storytelling can demystify these experiences, cultivate empathy, and build an interconnected global community.
We celebrate diverse perspectives and support artists worldwide through commissions, grants, distribution, and revenue-sharing opportunities.
Who are the Psychedelic Puppets?
What are they doing here?
Let's find out...
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Psychedelic Puppet Show NFTs
The Psychedelic Puppet Show is excited to launch NFT collections. These digital collectibles are more than art, they represent a commitment to fostering creativity, supporting artists, and advancing our non-profit mission.
Artists receive up to 90% of every sale. Your support also funds new commissions, grants, live events, and a growing global creative community.
1 of 1, Full Episode
Own the complete piece.
Edition of 5, Iconic Clips
Collect high-impact moments.
Limited Edition of 25
Loopable character videos.
Open Edition, Stills
Time-limited still images.
Collections based on each episode are launching throughout 2026.
The collection
Films from the puppet universe
NarraPen
1 minute and 57 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
In a world where stories are forbidden, a motley crew of psychedelic puppets invents a vape pen that lets you inhale narratives. As the establishment fights to silence them, the puppets press on with their mission!
Stoned Puppet Theory
1 minute // 1080p // 16:9
0.7 ETH in sales
Ever wonder what sparked human consciousness? The brothers Terence and Dennis McPuppet have a theory!
Alan Watts on Puppeting
44 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
1 ETH in sales
Just as a leaf emerges naturally from a tree, we are the universe expressing itself in puppet form.
Young Paul Stamets's First Trip
1 minute // 1080p // 9:16
1 ETH in sales
Journey into the mythical beginnings of our favorite mycologist!
Visions
59 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
1.1 ETH in sales
Care to wander through the unconscious realm of archetypes and symbols?
Jason Silva and the Council of Psychedelic Puppets
55 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
A council of psychedelic puppets has assembled to expand Jason's consciousness and manifest his imagination!
Heroes
3 minutes and 33 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
The Literalist crushes reality with an iron grip, smothering creativity and awe. A band of visionaries rises to fight back with absurdity, art, and wonder.
Robin Carhart-Harris and the Entropic Puppet Theory
2 minutes and 9 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
1 ETH in sales
See how the psychedelic puppets helped jumpstart the renaissance of psychedelic neuroscience!
Council of the Psychedelic Puppets
2 minutes and 48 seconds // 1080p // 9:16
Welcome to one of the many Psychedelic Puppet Councils, where cosmic puppets gather to debate the nature of Being and dream humanity's imagination into reality!
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What We Do
We produce artist-led 5-minute mini-films exploring psychedelics, consciousness, mental health, and transformation. Each film is built around one resonant question and brought to life by a commissioned artist working in animation, live action, collage, experimental video, or hybrid forms.
How It Works
- Choose or propose a question. Bring an inquiry about meaning, healing, creativity, Indigenous knowledge, ethics, or the future of consciousness.
- We commission an artist. A filmmaker, animator, or visual storyteller develops the project with creative freedom.
- The work gets made and shared. Your funding creates a finished film distributed through our platform, festivals, and education.
- The conversation grows. Each project amplifies voices and challenges stigma.
Investment Levels
Base Project: $5,000 USD (about $6,800 CAD)
Remote or conceptual work, including animation, archival, narrated essays, and experimental pieces.
In-Person Interview Add-On: +$2,500 USD (about $3,400 CAD)
Travel, on-location filming, and expanded production.
90% or more of funds go directly to artists and production.
Example Project Questions
What does a psychedelic experience mean after the experience is over?
Can psychedelics change how people relate to suffering?
Is modern science catching up to Indigenous knowledge?
Why do psychedelics so often unlock artistic expression and play?
What risks do we face as psychedelics become medicalized and commercialized?
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Donate (donations in CAD)E-transfers avoid transaction fees and can be sent to psychedelicpuppetshow@gmail.com.
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The Psychedelic Puppet Show aims to create a community of creatives who spread knowledge and promote each other. We are open to new collaborations, so please get in touch.
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