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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
What to expect from The Urban Circus hosted by ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
It is just over 2 weeks to “The Urban Circus” and all the performers are gearing up to put up a stellar show targeted at family heartlanders. For the paying audience, this will probably be one of the most value for … Continue reading
Battle Damaged & Weathered Buster Optimus Prime
I took my time to create this latest custom. It is my first battle damaged and weathered look for an Optimus Prime and it took some time to design the various elements. While not particularly difficult, it takes a light … Continue reading
Fan Photos on Facebook!
Nick John, the winner of our Facebook Aladdin Lamp contest posted really awesome fan-made photos us on Facebook. Check them out: Rubbing the lamp to conjure up Ning the Genie I didn’t even notice that Nick John photoshopped my face … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Aladdin Lamp, Fan photos, JC Sum, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo
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Psychics are FAKES!
Cracked.com had an interesting and truthful article on magic tricks psychics use. Read it here. While written as a humourous read, like most of their satirical articles, there is truth behind the words. I thought it would be good time … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged exposing psychics, fake psychics, Magic, Psychics, The Mentalist
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A sad example of NOT understanding the current business environment
I saw this video shared on Facebook and reshared it with my thoughts. It is a clip of Philip Yeo, Chairman of SPRING Singapore, a government statutory board promoting entrepeneurship, giving his reason why Apple is successful. First of all, … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged Apple, business, business 101, business model, entrepreneurship, innovation, Philip Yeo, Spring Singapore
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The Urban Circus Hosted by ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
Wow! It has been a week since I last blogged and the reason is that I never got around to finish an entry even though I have about 4 entries started! It has been a week-long of pre-production work for … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Belly Dancer Singapore, circus show, female juggler, JC Sum, Kids Entertainer, Kinetic Gal, Larry the Daredevil Magician, Sexy Female Magician, Singapore escape artist, Singapore family entertainment, Singapore Juggler, Singapore magic show, Singapore Magician, The Urban Circus, theatre show in May 2010
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J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning featured on the Essential Magic Conference
Ning & I have the honour of being the only Singapore illusionists to be featured as part of the Essential Magic Conference organized by Luis de Matos, Marco Tempest and David Britland. Here is the intro they gave us: “J … Continue reading
New magic development
If you read Ning’s blog, you know we have something cooking at the end of the month. Besides this project, our corporate shows and some filming we will be doing, this month is also a period of magic development. We are currently … Continue reading
