Puppeteer (noun)

1. A person who performs puppetry.
2. A person who manipulates or controls others for their own purposes.

Origin:

From middle french puppeteer, from italian puparo, from pupo "doll, puppet".

Examples:

1. The puppeteer skillfully controlled the marionettes to tell the story.
2. The puppeteer's voice and movements brought the puppets to life.
3. The politician was accused of being a puppeteer, pulling the strings behind the scenes.
4. The CEO was seen as a puppeteer, controlling the board for his own benefit.
5. The puppeteer's performance was enjoyed by both children and adults.