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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: May 2010
Behind the Scenes at “The Urban Circus”
“The Urban Circus” was presented by Ning & myself as a platform for upcoming amateur and semi-professional variety arts performers to showcase their crafts to a heartland audience. As the objective of the show was to expose the local community to … Continue reading
Singapore’s First Kids Illusion Show to Debut Tomorrow!
This is really exciting! One of the brand new things to debut at tomorrow’s family variety arts show, “The Urban Circus”, is the country’s first kids illusion show! I came up with the concept about three years ago as I … Continue reading
The Urban Circus is in 2 Days!
I apologize for not blogging in a while. I received a few messages on why I seemed to be “missing from action”. For one, I’ve been busy with multiple pitches and proposals for several projects that are fantastic opportunities for … Continue reading
New Illusion Innovation to be Released in Jun 2010
I’m going to let you in on a little secret… Jun 2010 is going to be an exciting month for us. We will be laying out a host of exciting plans across all our business platforms. Just one part of … Continue reading
‘Magic Babe’ shoots for Coke Zero’s as Featured Personality
We headed down to the MediaCorp Publishing Studio early in the morning for a shoot for Coke Zero for a featured personality interview for the popular 8 Days entertainment magazine. Ning was one of just two ladies chosen to be … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Female Magician, Asia Illusionist, Coke Zero, Featured Personality, female illusionist, POCC, Power Over Cervical Cancer, Sexy Female Magician, Singapore Celebrity, Singapore Female Magician, Singapore female role model, strong female in Singapore
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The Evolution of a Magic Juggler
A couple of entries ago, I wrote about working with Larry to develop his professional “Daredevil Magic” show. He will be showcasing a lot of new material at “The Urban Circus” hosted by ‘Magic Babe’ Ning this coming 30 May 2010, Sun, … Continue reading
Samurai Workout!
Here is an interesting article on the latest workout trend in Japan. Women use Samurai Katana sword techniques with dance moves as a form of aerobic exercise. Ning would love it! Check it out on Channel News Asia article here. I … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, dance, innovative exercise, Sais, Samurai workout
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New Illusion Book in the Works!
I finished writing my last illusion book, “Urban Illusions”, in Dec 2008 and it has been selling well along with my other couple of books. The air travel disruption due to the Iceland volcanic ash did cause some problems for my European … Continue reading
