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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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Tag Archives: Asia Illusionist
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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Cute & Sexy! Ning’s Men’s Health Malaysia Photoshoot
Ning & I were in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this past week and one of the things that we did was to head to the Men’s Health Malaysia studio for a photoshoot. Ning will be featured in a 4-page spread in … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Magic Babe Ning's Photoshoots, Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Behind the Scenes Photoshoot, female illusionist, Female Magician, Malaysia magic, Men's Health magazine, Men's Health Malaysia, Sexy Female Magician, sexy photoshoot, Singapore Female Celebrity, Singapore Female Magician, Singapore Magic, Superhero
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Working with Female Partners by Magic Babe Ning
Here is a great article by Ning that has been published in a few international magic magazines. It is an insightful and modern look at male performers working with female assistants, partners or co-performers from a female’s perspective. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Show Production
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, female illusionist, Female Magician Singapore, Illusion Show, Illusionist, Magic Show, on stage, performance tips, Sexy Female Magician, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magician, Stage craft, Working with Female Partners
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Back in the Illusion Workshop Churning Out New Toys
I just got back into the workshop to begin overseeing the fabrication of four illusion projects that will be featured in various shows this year. While I use the term “illusion projects”, not all are illusions. Two are custom designed … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes for “Deadly Sexy Magic” TV Project
This has been an eventful week with several exciting projects taking shape for the rest of the year. We have been performing at high end corporate & special events including being featured performers for the AIC Financial Conference gala dinner … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Magic Babe Ning's Photoshoots, Television
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia Illusionists, Asia Magic, Asia magician, Asia Magicians, Deadly Sexy Magic, JC Sum, mega stunt, Sexy Female Magician, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Female Magician, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic, Upside Down Concepts
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Random Updates, Blackberry Z10, World Record Act & Illusion Plans
In between traveling for our international gigs the last few weeks, we had a short break for Chinese New Year, worked several local shows, held our Magic Boutique sale and have been working on several new exciting projects. A New … Continue reading
Posted in J C's Business, Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Blackberry Z10, Close up Magic, Female Magician, FHM Cover Girl, Illusion Designer, Illusion Plans, J C Sum, Marina Bay Sands, Mega Illusion, mega stunt, Singapore Celebrity Magicians, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic, Singapore magicians, Singapore Sexy Female Magician, Ultimate Illusion Collection, World Record Magic Act
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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
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
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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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
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
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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