1) Puppeteer and puppet builder,  Steve Meltzer, 54, and his longtime partner Fred, who he built in 1971, perform to a sold-out house during his  one-man show "Puppetolio"  at the Santa Monica Puppet & Magic Center on Saturday, January 5, 2008. 2) Meltzer performs a skit with Ida.  3) Meltzer has Elmer juggle balls during the show. 4) Meltzer's puppet collection adorn the theatre.  5) Santa Monica Puppet & Magic Center  is located at 1014 Broadway in Santa Monica.