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This blog details the "backstage business" of professional illusionist, illusion designer, author & show producer, J C Sum.
It also explores how creative & artistic individuals can position themselves to be commercially successful in their respective fields.
Whether you are an entertainer, film-maker, designer, musician, artist, actor or animator, this blog strives to offer insights based on the art, science and business of one of Asia’s most commercially successful practitioners of the magic arts.
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Monthly Archives: July 2009
What is “Project 164″? Guess & Win!
If you have been following the trail of clues for “Project 164″ and have been making some educated guesses, here is your chance to get rewarded! Check out our brand new contest on Facebook which is opened worldwide! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115230390875&ref=mf
Another Clue to “Project 164″
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, JC Sum, Logo, Mega Illusion, Project 164, Teleportation, X marks the spot
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Project 164?
My Sunday has been spent planning Concept:Magic’s work for the week as well catching up with tons of proposals and emails. Amidst the corporate work, we are working on two major projects for Aug and Oct. The one in Aug … Continue reading
Fave shots from our “Project 164″ photo shoot!
Check out two of my favourite ‘raw’ shots from our shoot today for the upcoming mega illusion. Just a teaser before we make the official announcement: See Ning’s blog for many for photos!
Exciting months ahead!
We will be announcing our next mega illusion very shortly. Things are shaping up well on that and we will go into full swing next week on this project. We just did a photo shoot today for the promotional materials … Continue reading
Piracy in Singapore Magic Shops
Thanks for comments and emails on my previous entry on the “Many Facets of Originality”. I thought it would be a good time then to talk about the flip side of originality - piracy in magic, specifically in Singapore magic shops. Magic, … Continue reading
Many facets of Originality
Recently, Ning wrote her thoughts of current mainstream perception of magic and originality in magic. It is all so true that the commercially successful ones are the ones that stand out. In magic, ‘me-too’ magicians are rampant! In a single country, a … Continue reading
Official letters from IMS for Merlin Awards
Thought you might be interested to see the official letters from the International Magicians Sociey on awarding Ning & myself the Merlin Awards for 2009!
Posted in Miscellaneous
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