{"id":128091,"date":"2023-12-05T10:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T15:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/?p=128091"},"modified":"2023-12-31T13:37:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T18:37:56","slug":"repod-s6e10-lonnie-hanzon-camp-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/2023\/12\/05\/repod-s6e10-lonnie-hanzon-camp-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"REPOD S6E10: The Magic of Maximalism with Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"S9E10 - The Magic of Maximalism with Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas\" allowtransparency=\"true\" height=\"150\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=8u8x2-1515c8f-pb&#038;from=pb6admin&#038;share=1&#038;download=1&#038;rtl=0&#038;fonts=Tahoma&#038;skin=1b1b1b&#038;font-color=auto&#038;logo_link=episode_page&#038;btn-skin=60a0c8\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M-rCOV8uAsA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a quirky romp through this thing that we call Christmas.&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Season 6, episode 10 of Reality Escape Pod, we talk to visual installation artist Lonnie Hanzon, who has been creating immersive displays celebrating Christmas for over 30 years. Lonnie is the mastermind behind the wildly creative Christmas trees and windows at Neiman Marcus in Dallas, and &#8220;The Evolution of the Ball&#8221; installation at Coors Field in Denver. His holiday immersive experience, Camp Christmas, is a whimsical journey into the land of Christmas where every surface is exploding with decor that tells a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lonnie is a self-professed maximalist. Trained as a magician, he employs a variety of techniques designed to convey a narrative.  Lonnie has amassed a collection of objects he calls his &#8220;palette,&#8221; and as a visual artist, he deploys them strategically to craft a specific mood or era. At his core, Lonnie is an environmental storyteller, and he breaks down his design decisions, explaining how different elements come together to craft a narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" data-attachment-id=\"128100\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/repod-s6e10-camp-christmas-hero-image\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1059,577\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas hero image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image-1024x558.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"hero image for repod S6E10 titled The Magic of Maximalism with Lonnie Hanzon of Camp Christmas. older man with long white hair in a low ponytail, smiling, wearing purple glasses and a long sleeved purple shirt in front of a christmas tree made of lights.\" class=\"wp-image-128100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image-768x418.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/REPOD-S6E10-Camp-Christmas-hero-image.jpg 1059w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly enjoyed hearing Lonnie explain his process of creating immersive environments, often starting with what he calls &#8220;a color story&#8221; and a vision of sparking childlike joy and exuberance. We also discuss things like the social contract when visiting an immersive space and how to encourage polite etiquette among guests. Lonnie&#8217;s Camp Christmas has converted more than one cynic to the magic of Christmas, and it made even David&#8217;s heart swell a few inches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-sponsors\">Thank You to Our Sponsors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: Morty App, Buzzshot, and COGS. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"758\" data-attachment-id=\"103024\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/asset-264x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png\" data-orig-size=\"1174,869\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Asset 26@4x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-1024x758.png 1024w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x-685x507.png 685w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Asset-26@4x.png 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size has-custom-lineheight mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\" style=\"line-height:1;font-size:51px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mortyapp.com\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Morty<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\">Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0 mt-0 pt-0\"><strong>Morty News: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Morty now features haunt attractions! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morty for Android is here and in public beta. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Badge for REPOD listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/morty.app\/repod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MortyApp.com\/REPOD<\/strong><\/a> to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners. (This works for existing users too!) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"341\" data-attachment-id=\"112962\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/buzzshot-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"663,341\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buzzshot logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Buzzshot logo featuring a rounded square with a white &quot;Z&quot; surrounded by stylized z shaped graphics\" class=\"wp-image-112962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo.jpg 663w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/buzzshot-logo-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buzzshot<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus <strong>20% off <\/strong>your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/buzzshot.com\/repod\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>buzzshot.com\/repod<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about this exclusive offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"351\" data-attachment-id=\"125398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/cogs-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,351\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cogs logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg\" alt=\"logo for COGS, the C looks like a gear, and it's white text over a purple background\" class=\"wp-image-125398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cogs-logo-768x337.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size mt-0 pt-0\" id=\"morty-app\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COGS<\/a><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software\/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug &amp; play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code.&nbsp;Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\"><strong>Special Offer for REPOD Listeners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0 pb-0\">REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at <a href=\"https:\/\/cogs.show\/#start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>cogs.show<\/strong><\/a>. Use code <strong>REPOD<\/strong> at checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"topics-discussed-in-this-episode\">Topics Discussed in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>00:04 Introduction and Sponsors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>00:11 Sponsor Break: COGS by Clockwork Dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>01:25 Meet Guest Lonnie Hanzon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>02:57 Lonnie&#8217;s Early Career in Interactive Merchandising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>07:11 The Art of Maximalism in Environmental Storytelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12:06 Creating Crazy Christmas Tree Installations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" data-attachment-id=\"128101\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/sugar-tree\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"384,512\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"sugar tree\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sugar Tree&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree.jpg\" data-id=\"128101\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas tree made out of giant spun sugar lollipops\" class=\"wp-image-128101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree.jpg 384w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree-300x400.jpg?crop=1 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/sugar-tree-150x200.jpg?crop=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sugar Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"381\" data-attachment-id=\"128099\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/ocean-tree\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ocean-tree.png\" data-orig-size=\"539,381\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ocean tree\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ocean Glass Tree&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ocean-tree.png\" data-id=\"128099\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ocean-tree.png\" alt=\"Christmas tree made of blown glass resembling an underwater scene with jellyfish and coral.\" class=\"wp-image-128099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ocean-tree.png 539w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ocean-tree-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ocean Glass Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"398\" data-attachment-id=\"128098\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/glass-tree\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"572,398\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"glass tree\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Glass and Metal Tree&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree.jpg\" data-id=\"128098\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas tree made of glass and metal\" class=\"wp-image-128098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree.jpg 572w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/glass-tree-570x398.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glass and Metal Tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"832\" data-attachment-id=\"128096\" 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class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jz_oH4FzOa4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>21:58 Sponsor Break: Morty App<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24:00 Materials and Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25:23 The Evolution of the Ball Sculpture for Coors Field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"486\" data-attachment-id=\"128103\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/repod-s6e10-evolution-of-the-ball\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/repod-s6e10-evolution-of-the-ball.png\" data-orig-size=\"695,486\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"repod s6e10 evolution of the ball\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/repod-s6e10-evolution-of-the-ball.png\" 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Aesthetics in Camp Christmas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>44:32 The Fun of Pun Trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>46:44 Social Contracts in Immersive Environments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>53:34 The Joy of Camp Christmas and Converting Cynics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>57:00 Upcoming Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>58:57 The Impact of Lonnie&#8217;s Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:01:51 Bonus Story about a Little Girl and a Castle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave us a voicemail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question or thought for the podcast? You can submit a voice recording by calling the Room Escape Artist not-so-hotline that always goes straight to voicemail (551-227-7273).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"resources-mentioned-in-this-episode\">Resources Mentioned in this Episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/camp-christmas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp Christmas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wizardschest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Wizard&#8217;s Chest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Lonniehanzon\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lonnie Hanzon YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonniehanzon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lonnie Hanzon Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.thehanzonfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hanzon Archive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Lonnie Hanzon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"128097\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/f32afb1a-98cc-4b3f-9e15-9faaca337653_1_105_c-lonnie-hanzon\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"724,1086\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c &amp;#8211; Lonnie Hanzon\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon-683x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"older man with long white hair in a low ponytail, smiling, wearing purple glasses and a long sleeved purple shirt, leaning on a counter in a workshop.\" class=\"wp-image-128097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/roomescapeartist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/F32AFB1A-98CC-4B3F-9E15-9FAACA337653_1_105_c-Lonnie-Hanzon.jpeg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lonnie.hanzon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@lonnie.hanzon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FB: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lonniehanzon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lonnie Hanzon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lonnie Hanzon is a Colorado-based installation artist. Hanzon was raised near Pine, Colorado. His career started in the performing arts and fashion design, but he was soon hired to create major public works of art, immersive entertainment projects, visual merchandising and fine art commissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comfortable with any medium and material, Lonnie is a design daredevil with a true DaVinci spirit: multi-disciplined, cross-trained, and absolutely fearless. With an astute sense of visual dramatics and an understanding of the classic rules of storytelling, Lonnie has a reputation for amazing crowds around the globe with his original works. His various product lines and bodies of work have run the gamut, from sculpted designer lollipops to massive installations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2019, Denver Center for the Performing Arts has produced Lonnie\u2019s quirky Camp Christmas, a walkthrough world that draws over 50,000 people annually, which bills itself as the \u201cultimate immersive Christmas experience.\u201d Lonnie\u2019s landmark public works of art can be found throughout the Denver Metro area. In Denver, Hanzon is known for designing the perapatetic Wizard\u2019s Chest toy store, The interior design of The Clocktower Cabaret, the original Parade of Lights, and his installations at Pridefest in Civic Center Park for many years. Lonnie served inside the Museum of Outdoor Arts from 2007-2011 as \u201cWizard in Residence&#8221; and he was a lead show producer for LucasArts Attractions, a division of LucasFilm in the early 90\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nationally, he is known for his work for Neiman Marcus featured in numerous TV specials, Houston ZooLights, and the original Heist nightclub in Washington D.C. Over the course of his rich and robust career, Lonnie has never let go of his belief that \u201cform follows function, and those functions should include storytelling, humor, meaning, and magic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy goal as a creator is to reach the largest audience possible with images and messages of joy, history, and faith in the human spirit.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m a maximalist,\u201d he said. Maximalism, he explains, \u201cis basically using everything you possibly can use to help tell the story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-repod\">Support REPOD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/patreon.com\/roomescapeartist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Subscribe to Patreon for bonus content<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please rate and review our podcast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Room Escape Artist&#8217;s Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are lots of ways to support Room Escape Artist, like buying from <a aria-label=\"Amazon (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/roomescapeart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=6220&amp;awinaffid=651019&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a> after 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