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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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
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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Pack Flat Illusions Book Receives Another Rave Review
My book “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows” was recently reviewed on The Magic Session’s Magic Marketplace by Luke Dancy. He gave it a great review – thanks Luke! You can login for free and watch the review … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Behind the Illusions DVD, Children's magic, easy to build illusions, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion for Family Shows, Illusions for Family Shows. Stage Magic, JC Sum, learn illusions, Luke Dancy, Magic Boutique, Magician, New Illusions, Pack Flat Illusions for Kids Shows, Review of "Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows", Review of Illusion Book, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Stage Magic for Kids Shows
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Another Positive Book Review
Wayne Kawamoto from About.com’s Magic & Illusion gave a positive review on my “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows”. “For those who perform family and kid shows, in “Pack Flat Illusions,” J C Sum offers a collection of … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Behind the Illusions DVD, Children’s magic, easy to build illusions, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion for Family Shows, Illusions for Family Shows. Stage Magic, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, New Illusions, Pack Flat Illusions for Kids Shows, Review of “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows”, Review of Illusion Book, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Stage Magic for Kids Shows
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Another Great Review for Urban Illusions
Thanks to Wayne Kawamoto, About.com’s Magic & Illusion Guide for his highly positive review for my book “Urban Illusions“! Here is an excerpt from the detailed review: “In all, I enjoy the performance style of JC Sum and Magic Babe … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Behind the Illusions, female illusionist, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, Murphys Magic Supplies, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Urban Illusions, Wayne Kawamoto
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Great Urban Illusions Book Review by The Magic Session
Luke Dancy who reviewed our “Behind the Illusions” DVD a few months back has just given a great positive review of my “Urban Illusions” book at The Magic Session! “It is a beautifully done book… and the material speaks for itself… this … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Behind the Illusions, female illusionist, Franz Harary, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion DVD, JC Sum, learn illusions, Luke Dancy, Magic Boutique, Magician, Murphys Magic Supplies, Sexy female illusionist, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, The Magic Session, Urban Illusions
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New Book is an International Best Seller in Magic!
My latest book, “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows” is an international best selling book in the magic industry in the last 2 weeks (dated 1 Sep 2011)! Our “Behind the Illusions“ DVD is also the 39th best … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Behind the Illusions DVD, Children’s magic, easy to build illusions, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion for Family Shows, Illusions for Family Shows. Stage Magic, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, New Illusions, Pack Flat Illusions for Kids Shows, Review of “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows”, Review of Illusion Book, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Stage Magic for Kids Shows, Urban Illusions
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Special New Book Offer for SG Magicians – 5 Days Only
My new book “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows” is being UPSed over from the US as I write this. Pre-order sales have been great and we expect the first batch of books to sell out by the … Continue reading
Posted in Illusions, Books, Products
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Children’s magic, easy to build illusions, illusion book, Illusion Designer, Illusion for Family Shows, Illusions for Family Shows. Stage Magic, JC Sum, learn illusions, Magic Boutique, Magician, New Illusions, Pack Flat Illusions for Kids Shows, Review of “Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows”, Review of Illusion Book, Singapore Magic Shop, stage illusionist, Stage Magic for Kids Shows
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