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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: October 2010
Marketing Observations on Jon Stewart’s & Stephen Colbert’s Rally
If you are wondering what Jon Stewart & Stephen Colbert have got to do with J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning or magic or this blog… read on! This past Sat, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart (host of The Daily … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Creative Artist, Miscellaneous
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Analysis of Jon Stewart Rally, Arianna Huffington, Comedy Central, Huffington Post, JC Sum, Jon Stewart, Jon Stewart rally review, Marketing, National Mall, Rally to Restore Sanity And/ Or Fear, Singapore magic show, Singapore politics, Social Media, Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, Twitter, U.S. Capitol Building, Viral, Washington D.C.
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More Facebook Contests!
Our Facebook page has been buzzing with activity as of late due to the build up to the announcement of “The Aerial Exit” as well as Ning’s LG Mobile Ambassador contest. (Have you voted for her today yet? If not click here.) … Continue reading
Exerting Professionalism for the Commercial Creative Artist
I read Ning’s blog post on “Good vs Great” and I agree with her that ”good” is the enemy of “great”. And a lot of business and professionals fall prey to being complacent and remaining just ”good”. Commercial Creative Artists (CCA) are no exception. … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Creative Artist, Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, 3 Michelin Star restaurant, Artiste technical requirements, Asia Illusionist, Commerical Creative Artist, Illusion Show, JC Sum, photogropher, professional, Showbiz, Singapore magic show, Singapore Magician, Technical Rider
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Happy Halloween!
If you like this photo: … vote for it here. You do need to have a Facebook account but it is simple, just press “VOTE”. Ning will appreciate all the support you can give for her entries for LG Mobile … Continue reading
2011 Promo Photo
Every year, we take new photos to keep things fresh and to reflect our evolving style and personalities. A few weeks ago, we shot our new promo photo and here is a look at the final product. More than ever, … Continue reading
Fooling Around with Smartphone Magic in the Studio
After we filmed the video for Ning’s “diary entry” for her LG Mobile Asia ambassador contest, we took a few minutes to shoot a couple of photos. Cute and fun! NO PHOTOSHOP was used for this! Ning floating the phone … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Floating magic, Levitation, LG Optimus One, Sexy Female Magician
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Vote for Magic Babe to be LG Mobile Asia’s Next Ambassador!
‘Magic Babe’ needs your magic to help her be LG Mobile Asia’s Next Ambassador! She is in the running for being their ambassador and she will be making “diary entries” every week. She needs your votes to win! Here is one … Continue reading
What is “THE AERIAL EXIT”?
Check out the official logo for “The Aerial Exit”! The suspense continues to build… The full artwork will be released shortly. I’ve been receiving messages asking what exactly is “The Aerial Exit” all about. Here are a few of my … Continue reading
