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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 2011
Things to look forward to for this week!
This is going to be an exciting week with lots of things going on! Our “Behind the Illusions” DVD pre-orders have been coming in and major magic dealers have been taking pre-orders the past week. All of them featured the … Continue reading
The Thinking Illusionist Audio Show #2
As part of the launch of “Behind the Illusions” and all the major updates to www.illusionbooks.com, here is Episode 2 of a 3-part series. “The Thinking Illusionist” (23min) Show contents include: Part 1: Developing Your Illusion Knowledge – Four Areas of Knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Behind the Illusions, Behind the Illusions DVD, Broom Suspension, getting started in illusions, Illusion Designer, Illusionist, JC Sum, learning illusions, podcast, psychology of illusions, psychology of magic, Singapore Magician
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Thoughts on the “M for Magic” Project
8 Episodes of “M for Magic” has gone online and the LIVE show is also in the history books. Episode 9 will be out shortly. Red Dot Magic did a short review of one of the LIVE shows here. Look … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Close up Magic, JC Sum, Learn Magic, M for Magic, M for Magic LIVE, magic lecture Singapore, Magic Show Singapore, Magician Singapore, Shows in Singapore in May 2011, Sinema Old School, Singapore Female Magician, Street Magic, Urban Underground, Watch Singapore magic show
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Pre-Order “Behind the Illusions” to Enjoy FREE Shipping!
Thank you so much for the overwhelming response on our “Behind the Illusions” DVD set! So many people have been asking about orders/ ship dates etc that we have set up a pre-order page. A few major magic dealers are … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Behind the Illusions, female illusionist, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, Murphys Magic Supplies, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist
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The World’s Next Top Illusionist Audio Show #1
As part of the launch of “Behind the Illusions” and all the major updates to www.illusionbooks.com, I have also ventured into the world of podcasting or audio shows! This is part of my goal of using different mediums and platforms … Continue reading
“Urban Illusions” Book Available Worldwide
In conjunction with the release of our “Behind the Illusions” DVD set, an abbreviated edition of “Urban Illusions” is now available to magicians and illusionists worldwide. Although I have written 4 books on illusions since 2004, “Urban Illusions” (first published … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Behind the Illusions, female illusionist, Franz Harary, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, Murphys Magic Supplies, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Urban Illusions
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Brand New for the Magic World – Behind the Illusions DVD Set
Introducing to the international magic community: Behind the Illusions DVD Set! Ning & I are so happy to be able to announce that Murphy’s Magic Supplies will be producing and distributing a first of its kind DVD set on illusion … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Behind the Illusions, female illusionist, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, Murphys Magic Supplies, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist
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