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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: Close up Magician
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
The Hunt for the Next Celebrity Magician is On!
I highlighted that a close-up magic competition was in the works over the last few weeks. The event has been finalized! Update: This event has been cancelled and will be replaced by the “3 Sides of Magic” lecture held on … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Celebrity Magician, Close up Magic, Close up Magician, close-up magic competition, FLY Entertainment, JC Sum, Magic Contest, Magic Indonesia, Magic Malaysia, Magic Philippines, Magic Show Singapore, Sinema Old School, Singapore magic competition, Singapore magic convention, Singapore Magician
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Close up Magic Competition for South East Asia Magicians
One of the projects that Ning & I are working on to give back to the magic community is in the form of a full-day micro magic convention in Mar 2012. One highlight of the micro convention will be an “Ultimate Close-up Magic … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Close up Magic, Close up Magician, close-up magic competition, JC Sum, Magic Contest, Magic Indonesia, Magic Malaysia, Magic Philippines, Magic Show Singapore, Sinema Old School, Singapore magic competition, Singapore magic convention, Singapore Magician
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Micro Magic Convention + Ultimate Close-up Magic Challenge in March 2012!
Update: This event has been cancelled and will be replaced by the “3 Sides of Magic” lecture held on 7 Apr 2012, Sat, 2pm – 5.30pm at Sinema Old School. All info is available HERE.
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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Beyond the Mirror Full Show
The first ticketed “Beyond the Mirror” went off beautifully last night. This was the full 60min version of the formal close-up show. It featured many of the acts that I performed for the showcase as well as new ones. “The … Continue reading
Beyond the Mirror Full Show Tonight
We are hours away from the full 60min formal close-up show that I have been literally working on for the past 18 years. This full show includes material never before presented in public and is an extended version of the … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged Absinthe Artisan, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Close up Magic, Close up Magician, exclusive showcase, High End Corporate Entertainment, Illusionists, JC Sum, magic shows in Singapore, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magician, theatrical close-up magic show
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