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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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Vote for Us in About.com Readers’ Choice Awards!
I was pleasantly surprised to receive a message from Wayne Kawamoto, the Magic Guide for About.com, a US-based resource/ knowledge site. He informed me that Ning & I were finalists in About.com Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Stage/ TV Magician” category. What a form … Continue reading
How to be a Superstar Illusionist? Audio Show #3
As part of the launch of “Behind the Illusions” and all the major updates to www.illusionbooks.com, here is Episode 3 of a 3-part series. “How to be a Superstar Illusionist” (20min) Show contents include: – First Steps for New Illusionists or Seasoned … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Behind the Illusions, Behind the Illusions DVD, David Copperfield, getting started in illusions, Hans Klok, Illusion Designer, Illusionist, JC Sum, learning illusions, podcast, psychology of illusions, psychology of magic, signature acts, Singapore Magician, Teleportation, The Pendragons
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Sawing A Girl in Half
British magician P.T. Selbit is credited with first performing the illusion of sawing a lady in half in January 1921 at the Finsbury Park Empire theatre in London. Subsequently, American magician Horace Goldwin presented a version the same year which sparked a … Continue reading
Magicseen Nov 2009 issue now on sale
The Nov 2009 Issue 29 of magicseen magazine is now out for sale! Ning & I are honoured to be the first Asian magicians to be featured on the cover of Europe’s largest magic magazine. We really love the cover … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionists, David Copperfield, JC Sum, magic magazine, magicseen magazine
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Free Shipping for Illusion Books!
As you have probably read, my books are about to be reviewed on The Magic Review shortly and a copy of “The Event Illusionist” will also be up for grabs for a lucky reader. Remember to join “The Magic Review Facebook” group … Continue reading
