About this Blog
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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Leveraging Your Artwork to Promote Your Theatre Show
Check out this article I wrote on maximizing your returns on your artwork to promote an independent theatre show. While the focus is for magicians, it applies to all arts & performing groups. Read it here.
Updates and the Production of Our New Illusion
A few months ago, we started pre-production on a new illusion. Last month, we started production and practice of a new illusion act. And this month, we started rehearsals. I’m happy to say that the illusion is coming along well … Continue reading
The New Ultimate Illusion Resource for Magicians
After months of work and hours each week, I have completed my new ultimate illusion resource site: illusionbooks.wordpress.com The website includes FREE essays, links, DVD & book recommendations as well as FREE audio shows for magicians and illusionists. It also details … Continue reading
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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Choosing Your First Grand Illusion for the Modern Illusionist
In Nov 2012, Ning & I completed a 5-week 21-city “3 Sides of Magic” lecture tour in France, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. We also had the pleasure of being invited to tape a second appearance at the world-famous television … Continue reading
Posted in Show Production
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionists, Asia Magicians, Broom Suspension, Female Magician, International Illusionists, JC Sum, Learn Magic, Levitation, Sawing in Half, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magician, stage illusionist, stage illusions, Substitution Trunk
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Magic Media to Look Out for
The art of magic is growing strong with more content-driven magic publications and websites being offered over the last few years. Ning & I are tremendously honoured to be invited by magic media from across the world for contributions and … Continue reading
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
