About this Blog
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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Leveraging Your Artwork to Promote Your Theatre Show
Check out this article I wrote on maximizing your returns on your artwork to promote an independent theatre show. While the focus is for magicians, it applies to all arts & performing groups. Read it here.
Ning on HOT 91.3FM
Yesterday, we headed to the 91.3FM for a radio interview where Ning was put on the “hot seat” for the popular countdown show. Check out Ning in a fantastic light-hearted interview with DJ Charmaine Yee. The girls have great chemistry and their … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Charmaine Yee, HOT 91.3FM, Magician, radio interview, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic
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Updates and the Production of Our New Illusion
A few months ago, we started pre-production on a new illusion. Last month, we started production and practice of a new illusion act. And this month, we started rehearsals. I’m happy to say that the illusion is coming along well … Continue reading
Evolve Your Magic & Yourself Before it is Too Late by ‘Magic Babe’ Ning
J C’s Note: 3 years ago, I wrote an essay called “The Magic Evolution & You”. Ning has expounded on this issue with her own thoughts, mirrored by her ever evolving magic, style & image. Just check out how much her magic … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Creative Artist, Show Production
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Celebrity, Evolve Your Magic, female illusionist, Female Magician Singapore, Illusion Show, Illusionist, Magic Show, on stage, performance tips, Sexy Female Magician, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magician, Stage craft
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The New Ultimate Illusion Resource for Magicians
After months of work and hours each week, I have completed my new ultimate illusion resource site: illusionbooks.wordpress.com The website includes FREE essays, links, DVD & book recommendations as well as FREE audio shows for magicians and illusionists. It also details … Continue reading
The Ultimate List of Books & DVDs for the Modern Illusionist
This comprehensive list of books and DVDs was compiled for the modern stage magician or illusionist in mind. With that, I’m speaking of magic artistes and entertainers looking to present illusions to a modern audience and to be relevant in today’s pop … Continue reading
Posted in Show Production, Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Illusionist, Illusion Designer, illusion consultant, JC Sum, illusion books, Jim Steinmeyer, stage illusions, Illusion DVD, Behind the Illusions, learn illusions, books for illusionists, stage illusion plans
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Choosing Your First Grand Illusion for the Modern Illusionist
In Nov 2012, Ning & I completed a 5-week 21-city “3 Sides of Magic” lecture tour in France, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. We also had the pleasure of being invited to tape a second appearance at the world-famous television … Continue reading
Posted in Show Production
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionists, Asia Magicians, Broom Suspension, Female Magician, International Illusionists, JC Sum, Learn Magic, Levitation, Sawing in Half, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magician, stage illusionist, stage illusions, Substitution Trunk
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