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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: November 2011
‘Magic Babe’ is BACK with a New Magazine Cover Photo Shoot!
The last 3 days have been intensive rehearsals, prepping for our France trip to tape Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde, filming for our mega illusion as well as Ning’s latest photo shoot! ‘Magic Babe’ Ning will grace the cover of the Jan … Continue reading
3 Big Announcements Next Week!
Ning will be back at the end of the week and will hit the ground running with all the major projects that have been brewing on the back burner! I have held off announcing any of the “big ticket” projects … Continue reading
“The Event Magician” Books are Top Sellers!
My latest two-volume book set “The Event Magician” is currently in the Top 10 list of best sellers for the past 2 weeks based on sales figures from Murphy’s Magic Supplies! Volume 2 which focuses on the business side of … Continue reading
Illusion Show in Pattaya, Thailand
This past weekend I was up in Pattaya, Thailand, with Adeline, Samantha and Mark Parker for an illusion show for a private event. Besides staging a 40-minute show, we also magically produced two VIPs out of thin air. It was … Continue reading
A New Name Added to Murphy’s Magic Supplies All Star List
It is a tremendous honour to be recognized as an “All Star” magic producer by Murphy’s Magic Supplies, the largest wholesale magic company in the world. Of the hundreds of magic producers that offer over 8,000 magic products through Murphy’s, there … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, All Stars, Asia Illusionist, Behind the Illusions, illusion books, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, illusionary departures, JC Sum, magic creator, magic distributor, magic producer, magic shop, Murphys Magic Supplies, Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magician, The Event Magician, Urban Illusions
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Official Review of Beyond the Mirror
Thanks to Red Dot Magic for the review of “Beyond the Mirror”! It was a full house so they were squeezed at the back but I’m glad that did not detract from the show. You can read the review HERE. … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes
Tagged Asia magician, Beyond the Mirror, beyond the mirror review, Close up Magic, Close up Magician, exclusive showcase, Godwin Tan, High End Corporate Entertainment, Illusionists, JC Sum, magic shows in Singapore, Red Dot Magic, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magician, theatrical close-up magic show
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