Shadow Puppet Artist’s Michael Jackson Tribute Reel Captivates Over 62 Million Viewers

Rising star Philip Jose Panganiban Galit goes viral with his shadow puppet tribute to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal.”

Philip Jose Panganiban Galit, a celebrated shadow puppet artist with more than 400,000 followers on Facebook, has taken social media by storm. Renowned for his creative reels, Galit brings classic and contemporary music to life through captivating shadow hand shows that delight audiences around the world.

His most recent viral sensation features a tribute to the king of pop, Michael Jackson. In the widely-shared reel, Galit meticulously recreates Jackson’s legendary dance moves including the iconic moonwalk set to the 1988 Billboard hit “Smooth Criminal.” The performance has resonated with viewers, racking up over 62 million views and reaffirming Galit’s reputation as a master of shadow performance and digital storytelling.

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