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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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“The Aerial Exit” is Channel News Asia’s TOP Entertainment Story
Our latest mega illusion is the top entertainment news story in Channel News Asia for 14 Dec 2010! Read the full article here. This is the 3rd or 4th time that we have made their top entertainment story and are … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Channel News Asia Top Entertainment Story 14 Dec 2010, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Sharp 3D TV launch, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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“The Aerial Exit” Aftermath and Afterthoughts Part 3
One day after “The Aerial Exit”, we had a corporate gig for the launch of Sharp’s brand new 3D LED TV. We presented a customized show for channel partners that included an interesting mix of illusions that were specially designed … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes
Tagged 12 Dec 2010, Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Sharp 3D TV launch, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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Media & Fans at “The Aerial Exit” Mega Illusion Part 2
After “The Aerial Exit”, we took interviews with several local and international media outlets that came to cover the mega illusion. Fans, friends and curious spectators swarmed around the media interview area as we chatted with reporters and filmed for … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Media
Tagged 12 Dec 2010, Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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“The Aerial Exit” Closes Explore Singapore 2010 with a Bang!
After months of preparation, we pulled off our latest mega illusion, “The Aerial Exit” by vanishing 5 people 24ft in the air! Quite a few media outlets were present and TODAY has already reported the mega illusion in their article “Now … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Media
Tagged 12 Dec 2010, Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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The Aerial Exit is Today!
As you can imagine, we are extremely busy this weekend with the set-up of “The Aerial Exit” mega illusion as well as corporate shows. But, our first ever mega illusion in the air will be taking place in a few … Continue reading
Posted in Upcoming Projects
Tagged 12 Dec 2010, Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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The Aerial Exit on Lianhe Wanbao
Local media continues to support “The Aerial Exit” as Lianhe Wanbao featured us and our mega illusion for Explore Singapore! 2010 in a great article. The photo is really decent as well! If you look carefully, I’m holding a model of “The … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged 10 Dec 2010 Lianhe Wanbao, 12 Dec 2010, Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, JC Sum, Mega Illusion, National Heritage Board, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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The Aerial Exit “Cage” Almost Fully Assembled
We shifted the main apparatus used for “The Aerial Exit” from our workshop to the our magic studio where we assembled final components and added in certain secret “extras”. At a cursory glance, the apparatus looks like a combination of Ning’s “The … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Upcoming Projects
Tagged Asian Civilizations Museum, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Bobby Tonelli, Class 95, Dec 2010, Explore Singapore 2010, Facebook contest, illusion builder, Illusion Designer, JC Sum, Jean Danker, Mega Illusion, Miles for Smiles, National Heritage Board, Operation Smiles, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Illusion Show, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore magicians, Singapore museum magic, The Aerial Exit
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