Did Labyrinth (and Jim Henson's creations in general) unlock in anyone else a passion for practical effects?

Mostly due to Labyrinth, I've developed a big passion for anything practical effects. Ever seen Fred Astaire's dancing on the walls and ceiling? It's so cool! They filmed it by physically rotating the room! Did you know a lot of decors from Star Wars were painted on a piece of glass in front of the camera?? How do they hide puppeteers behind stools? With mirrors!

Anyone else fascinated by things like this?

Edit: Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a really cool musical movie about an apprentice witch... it has a mix of live action, old school animation, and practical effects. If you are like me, I greatly recommend it! It's one of my favorites!