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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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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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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, Illusionist, Illusion Designer, illusion consultant, JC Sum, illusion books, Jim Steinmeyer, stage illusions, Illusion DVD, Behind the Illusions, learn illusions, books for illusionists, stage illusion plans
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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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MUST SEE! Amazing Street Magic Levitation by Magic Babe Ning
A few weeks ago, Biore issued a challenge to us to see if Ning could perform a stunning piece of street magic with their new sunblock product for females, Biore UV Aqua Rich. As the product is “invisibly light” after applying it, … Continue reading
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
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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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New Digital Illusion Plans
I have released two new digital illusion plans as PDFs. These include: Comedy Illusions Inexpensive Illusions Both plans each include 3 – 4 original illusions that fall under that specific “genre” of illusions. Check out the plans HERE. This brings … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Singapore Magician, Illusionist, Singapore Magic, Illusion Designer, Asia Illusionist, JC Sum, illusion books, Urban Illusions, stage illusions, The Event Magician, Pack Flat Illusions, illusionary departures 2012, what are good illusion books, recommended illusion books
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