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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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The Most Incredible Magic by J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning with Irene Ang
The season finale for “M for Magic” produced by Sinema TV in collaboration with FLy Entertainment and Ning & myself is now online! We presented some killer magic with original close-up illusions designed just for the show. Our audience included … Continue reading
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Tagged ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Banded, Close up Magic, finger ring magic, FLY Entertainment, Free Contest, Irene Ang, JC Sum, Learn Magic, Linking Finger Rings, Linking Rings, M for Magic, M for Magic LIVE, magic lecture Singapore, Magic Show Singapore, Magician Singapore, Ring Through Glass Table, Shows in Singapore in May 2011, Sinema Old School, Singapore celebrities, Singapore Female Magician, Street Magic, Urban Underground, Watch Singapore magic show, Win a skull ring, win prize
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Fire & Escapes in Episode 8 of “M for Magic”
The latest episode of “M for Magic” features something very different from previous episodes. Ning & I opened with the allied art of fire stunts and Larry the Daredevil Magician performs a signature escape known as “The Trap Box”. Fly … Continue reading
More Great Magic from Episode 7 “M for Magic”
Check out the latest episode of “M for Magic”! It features two young magicians Darren (the youngest of the group) and Maya! They performed for Fly Artiste Caroline Cheong and did some interesting effects. Ning & I did a “themed” intro … Continue reading
Posted in Television
Tagged Amazing, Ashes on Arm, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Card Magic, Caroline Cheong, Coin Bending, Dice Magic, FLY Entertainment, Hot Singapore girl, Illusionist, iphone magic app, JC Sum, Magician, Mental Magic, mentalism, Sexy Female Magician, Sinema TV, Singapore Celebrity, Singapore Female Magician, Street Magic, torn & restored, Wow
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More Media for M for Magic!
This week, the young magicians got a taste of more media opportunities with various media outlets. Interviews have been done with 98.7FM, 93.3FM, Rediffusion, The New Paper and Safra online media. Yesterday, The New Paper article came out featuring Matthew … Continue reading
Posted in Media, Television, Upcoming Projects
Tagged 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, Street Magic, Urban Underground, Watch Singapore magic show
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Lots of Street Magic in “M for Magic” Episode 6
Check the latest episode of “M for Magic”! It has (I think) the most variety of street magic to date with very varied effects. Godwin Tan and Timothy Leow from Red Dot Magic are featured in this episode with Fly … Continue reading
Posted in Television
Tagged Adele Wong, Amazing, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Flash Drives, FLY Entertainment, Illusionist, JC Sum, Jerry Andrus, Linking Safety Pins, Magician, Mental Magic, Red Dot Magic, Sexy Female Magician, Sinema TV, Singapore Celebrity, Singapore Female Magician, Street Magic, Tattoo magic, Wow
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Street Magic at Scape – M for Magic Episode 4
Episode 4 for the new online magic series “M for Magic” is online! This episode was shot a Scape in Orchard and Ning & I presented a cool (literally) piece of magic. Featured in the episode is Harapan Ong and … Continue reading
Posted in Television
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Amazing, Card Cull, Card Magic, Cull Singapore, FLY Entertainment, Harapan Ong, Hot Singapore girl, Illusionist, JC Sum, Magician, Matthew Lee, Mental Magic, mentalism, Rebecca Tan, Road Runner, Sexy Female Magician, Sinema TV, Singapore Celebrity, Spoon Bending, Street Magic, Wow
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AXN TV Appearance
We found a video of our appearance on Sony Style TV from last year. It features an illusion, close-up magic act using a Sony Erricson phone and we also teach a simple magic trick! Check it out on Youtube here or … Continue reading
