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80 min.
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USA
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English
In the world of stage magic, there are hats and there are rabbits. There are boxes and there are curtains. There are knives and there are wands. There are men…and there are women.
WOMEN IN BOXES reveals the women behind the men, the beloved yet often overlooked magician's assistant. More than eye candy, the magician's assistant is responsible for the execution of many tricks and illusions, often risking life and limb to her mission of "leger de main" (sleight of hand). Whether she is sawed in half, poked, prodded, stabbed, contoured, or set on fire, she will do it all for the sake of the show, and for her passion of the practice. Compiling interviews from veteran performers, WOMEN IN BOXES gives us an in-depth look at the women who do whatever it takes to ensure a flawless show. Mixing footage of live acts with personal confessions, the film delves into an unexpectedly rich subculture. With cameos by Criss Angel, Teller of Penn & Teller, and Lance Burton, WOMEN IN BOXES shows that behind every man in a top hat there is a woman ready to prove there’s still some wonder left in the world.
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Women in Boxes is a refreshing view into class, passion and love in a media driven time of money, fleeting relationships and fast money. It is a delightful walk through the historical archives of what it is, and what it has been, to be a Magicians Assistant. Comprised of numerous interviews, decorated in still s and moving images spanning this past century, Women in Boxes brings a collection of extraordinary women who have graced the shadows of legends of Magic reveal the true secrets of magic; love dedication and hard work. It's a roller coaster ride of emotions as you laugh with them though the absurdities, cry along as they retell of sacrifice and the realities they live, and sit in stunned silence as these brilliant, intelligent and vivacious beauties put a stark face on what "the show must go on" truly means. What lessons we can learn from giants who live just beyond the spotlight. BRAVO!
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