"I thought it was great but I'm guessing most people in New Zealand don't agree with me."
Strassman said long-time fans will see a show like they have never experienced before, which includes some of his characters travelling through a wormhole.
"It's full-on, with a set, 180 lights, music and robotics.
"If you've only ever seen my TV show, you haven't seen anything. This is a guaranteed laugh every 10 seconds."
He said high-tech "puppetronics" enabled some of the characters to move independently - even when the puppet-master is off stage - and the audience would even witness a three-way conversation between Strassman, Ted E Bare and Chuck Wood.
Strassman said the key to developing his shows was writing extensive back stories for his characters.
"Every performance I'm able to improvise because the show is so internalised in me," he said.
He writes material that makes him laugh.
"I'm very lucky to enjoy my job."
Strassman has been visiting New Zealand regularly since 1994, and last came to Wanganui in 2009.
He remembers the Whanganui River and the "very cold" dressing rooms at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
After his New Zealand tour, there is no slowing down for Strassman and his puppet friends. After a brief holiday, he will be touring Australia to film another DVD, and write more crazy adventures.
For a preview of the show, visit David Strassman at www.youtube.com. David Strassman and friends will be performing at the Royal Wanganui Opera House on November 20. Tickets $54.90, available from the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
