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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: Illusion Designer
The Ultimate List of Books & DVDs for the Modern Illusionist
This comprehensive list of books and DVDs was compiled for the modern stage magician or illusionist in mind. With that, I’m speaking of magic artistes and entertainers looking to present illusions to a modern audience and to be relevant in today’s pop … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products, Show Production
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Behind the Illusions, books for illusionists, illusion books, illusion consultant, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, Illusionist, JC Sum, Jim Steinmeyer, learn illusions, stage illusion plans, stage illusions
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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
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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Ultimate Illusion Collection The Vault Edition
Introducing the ultimate collection of professional illusions for the modern performer! I’m really proud of this collection of work that has been 100% reformatted and updated into a two-volume set. It is a definitive tome of my contributions to illusion literature … 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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A Peek at the New 360 Sawing Version 2.0
People who follow our work will know that “360 Sawing” is one of our signature illusions, as very few magicians in the world perform it, especially the way the present it. Now, we can safely say that no one else … Continue reading
Illusionary Departures is the Current #1 Best-Selling Book!
Thank you so much for the incredible support and making my new “Illusionary Departures 2012″ the current best selling book! The first run of books have sold out but a new batch will be coming this week so do not … Continue reading
