Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter For years, the creative minds behind some of the world’s most cherished children’s characters have toiled in relative obscurity within a sprawling New York City warehouse. Now, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the legendary workshop responsible for bringing the Muppets to life, is finally pulling back the curtain, inviting the public into its magical realm. For the first time ever, the Queens-based workshop has opened its doors for public tours, offering fans a unique opportunity to meet puppet builders, witness live puppetry demonstrations, and capture memories with iconic characters. Jason Weber, the shop’s creative supervisor, emphasized that these $150-per-person tours are a tribute to the often-unseen artisans. “There is a level of expertise here that we’re sharing. It’s not just going to a pop-up store or something like that,” he explained during a recent visit. “Things are made one-of-a-kind, made by hand …