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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Category Archives: Illusions, Books, Products
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
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Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Behind the Illusions, books for illusionists, illusion books, illusion consultant, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, Illusionist, JC Sum, Jim Steinmeyer, learn illusions, stage illusion plans, stage illusions
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Updated List of Items for Magic Boutique Sale on 23 Feb 2013
We are less than a week to the greatest magic sale in Singapore this year (maybe!). We will have more than 500 items on sale this Sat, 2pm – 6pm. Many great buys and specialized items will be available! The … Continue reading
Urban Underground DVD gets Global Distribution
Great news! Our “Urban Underground” DVD will be distributed through Murphy’s Magic Supplies in a few short weeks. It has already begun on pre-sale and is available from any good magic dealer worldwide. You can order it today. Check out … Continue reading
Ultimate Illusion Collection: The Vault Edition Ships Out Tomorrow!
The Ultimate Illusion Collection: The Vault Edition is printed and orders will be shipped out tomorrow. I know there are a few magicians who ordered this months ago but waited for this updated, expanded and improved edition. Trust me, the … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia Illusionists, Asia Magic, Asia Magicians, Illusion Designer, illusion designs, Illusion Plans, illusion store, Illusionist, Illusionists, Illusions for magicians, JC Sum, Magic Boutique, Original Illusions, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magic Shop, Ultimate Illusion Collection
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Urban Underground DVD is BACK!
After being sold out for more than a year, our “Urban Underground” DVD is back and available for a limited 2nd run. I’ve developed a lot of routines with original handlings or presentations and since the dawn of my career, … Continue reading
Introducing the The Pentad Mahogany “Heaven & Earth” Cups
In the midst of our performing work, Ning, Adeline & I have been secretly working on this pet project for the international magic community. Are you ready? We designed and created a set of wooden cups for the magician’s “Cups … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia Magic, Asia magician, Cups & Balls, J C Sum, JC Sum, Magic Boutique, magic cups, magic wands, magicians wands, Pentad Cups, Pentad Mahogany Heaven and Earth Cups, Singapore Magic Duo, wood cups, wood wands
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