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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: April 2010
Fun in the studio with some Impromptu Coin Magic
Ning & I decided to shoot a short piece of magic in our studio mirror! Congrats to Nick John for his winning suggestion for our next mega illusion! He wins an authentic Aladdin’s Lamp that we brought back from the … Continue reading
Win an Authentic Aladdin Lamp from J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
We promised that we would bring back something from the Middle East and we did! Ning & I scoured different places looking for an appropriate prize for our fans. Finally, we found the perfect prize in a quaint shop! Here is … Continue reading
Illusion Show for Toyota/ Lexus in Oman
We are back in Singapore from Oman! After hours of flying and prepping, we successfully pulled off a grand illusion show for the Toyota/ Lexus gala dinner in Oman. Under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Haitham Bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Heritage … Continue reading
Oman Day 2 – Illusion Technical Run Through
Day 2 in Oman began with some play at the beach before work … simply because the venue was not ready for our technical rehearsals to begin. So we hit the beach for some sun and sand. Ning’s bikini pics … Continue reading
Day One to the Middle East
On Mon early morning, the team flew into Oman through Dubai and had a comfortable flight on Emirates. We had a comfortable 90min of transit time between our connecting flight to Oman so window shopped at the Dubai airport. We still … Continue reading
Filming with Marco Tempest for the Essential Magic Conference
Ning & I had the pleasure of spending time with one of the world’s most innovative and sought after high-end corporate magicians, Marco Tempest, The Virtual Magician. I’ve been familiar with Marco’s work for almost 14 years but it was … Continue reading
Random Posting
Can’t seem to finish my Custom Voyager Class Optimus Prime Likes warm “Baked Doritos Nacho Chips” Thinks Macallans “Whiskey Maker’s Edition” Single Malt Scotch Whiskey is very nice Is excited about building our new “Full Throttle” Motorcycle Illusion Detests and … Continue reading
