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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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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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Great Backstage Interview with “Box Jumpers”
“Box Jumper” refers to a magician’s assistant, typically female. As the female assistant regularly jumps in and out of illusion props (boxes), the name “Box Jumper” became a nickname. Hans Klok is one of my favourite illusionists in the world … Continue reading
“The Impossible Record” is CNA’s Main Entertainment Feature
On 28 Jun 2009, 1216hrs, Channel News Asia featured “The Impossible Record” as their main entertainment feature! It is heartening to see our local media support a homegrown magic event. This is our first hard news media feature on our … Continue reading
Follow-up to Why Do Illusionists Perform the Same Illusions?
This is a follow-up to the entry I made a few days ago which turned out to be a very popular read. Thanks for your emails and feedback on the piece. I should first clarify that my observations were made based … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged American Idol, Differentiate or Die, fire spiker, Hans Klok, illusion building, Illusion Desgn, Illusionist Promo, Illusionists, Jack Trout, Mark Kalin, marketing in Showbiz, Pendragons, Robert Harbin, Snow Animator, Sub Trunk, Urban Illusions, Zig Zag Gal
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