654: Melanie Kramer - Inside the Box
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Scott Wells
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audio
Podknife tags |
Interview
Magic
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Arts
Publication Date |
Dec 16, 2021
Episode Duration |
01:06:18
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Magicians often talk about thinking outside the box. But magic assistant, Melanie Kramer basically lives “inside the box” on stage with some of the best magicians in Las Vegas. Melanie has assisted Criss Angel, Dirk Arthur, Jeff McBride, Fielding West, Kevin James, Joseph Gabriel, James Dimmare and many others over the past decade or so. As a “box jumper” she has a unique perspective as she can literally jump from one box to another and from one show to another, all the while keeping the secret…well, secret More than just an assistant, Melanie operates her own company, Posh Productions, where she also is an actress, stilt walker, emcee, dancer, mime, model, ventriloquist, and more.

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In this episode, Melanie talks about what it’s like to be inside the box receiving all the bumps, bruises, cuts and scars plus some amazing stories about her travails. She also gives important tips for magicians who use assistants, what they should know, how they should act and respond on stage, and how much to pay assistants.

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