Chasing Wonder with Taylor Hughes

Episode 63: Illusionist Alex Ramon is About to Break over Being the Ringmaster for Ringling Brothers, Trying to Fool Penn & Teller and Logging more miles than most performers.

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Alex Ramon is a true Showman. He was the second youngest ringmaster in Ringling brothers History, traveled the world with Disney Live and now presents his own unique show for theater audiences world wide.

In this episode Alex and I talk about:

  • Not knowing the difference between Hawaiian Islands
  • Growing up acting in commercials
  • Discovering Magic at 13
  • Spending hours in the magic shop as a kid
  • Magic is the only job he has ever had
  • Performing stadium events with Disney
  • A weird audition changed his life
  • Being honest with who you are
  • Having supportive parents
  • Withdrawing from college to perform full time
  • Not realizing magicians were in the entertainment business
  • Almost walking away from a huge opportunity
  • Joining the Circus
  • What he thought about the movie the Greatest Showman
  • Creating his own show after leaving the Circus

… and just staying true to himself

Check out Alex @alexramon on Facebook and Instagram

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