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This blog details the "backstage business" of professional illusionist, illusion designer, author & show producer, J C Sum.
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The Upside Down Straight Jacket Escape for 3D TV Magic Special
Yesterday, we filmed two acts for the final taped segment of our 60min 3D TV Magic Special. The first act was a spiker illusion performed with a spectator while surrounded by a 100 people. The location was at the bottom … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, Television
Tagged 3D TV magic show, 3D TV Show, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Dangerous escape stunts, designing magic for TV, Escape Artist, Escape Stunts, Extreme Magic, Illusion Designer, Inversion, JC Sum, Magic on TV, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magic, skate park, Straight Jacket Escape, Strait Jacket Escape, Suspended Escape with Line on Fire, Television Magic Special, Upside Down Straight Jacket Escape, Xtreme Skate Park Singapore
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Prepping for the “Xtreme Inversion” Mega Escape on Sunday
We have been prepping the mega escape stunt that will be filmed on Sunday night with a live audience. Particular attention has been made to the technical aspect of the escape. There are two important elements that make this stunt spectacular … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Television, Upcoming Projects
Tagged 3D TV magic show, 3D TV Show, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Dangerous escape stunts, designing magic for TV, Escape Artist, Escape Stunts, Extreme Magic, Illusion Designer, Inversion, JC Sum, Magic on TV, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magic, skate park, Straight Jacket Escape, Strait Jacket Escape, Suspended Escape with Line on Fire, Television Magic Special, Upside Down Straight Jacket Escape, Xtreme Inversion, Xtreme Skate Park Singapore
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Be Part of History at the Filming of a Mega Escape for 3D TV Magic Special
This Sunday, 27 Mar 2011, from 7pm – 11pm, I will be attempting a mega escape as part of the 3D TV Magic Special commissioned by the Media Development Authority. Reminiscent of Ning’s “Inversion” stunt from 2009, I will attempt … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Upcoming Projects
Tagged 3D TV magic show, 3D TV Show, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Dangerous escape stunts, designing magic for TV, Escape Artist, Escape Stunts, Extreme Magic, Illusion Designer, Inversion, JC Sum, Magic on TV, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore illusionists, Singapore Magic, skate park, Straight Jacket Escape, Strait Jacket Escape, Suspended Escape with Line on Fire, Television Magic Special, Upside Down Straight Jacket Escape, Xtreme Skate Park Singapore
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‘Magic Babe’s’ “Inversion” is The Straits Times Top Pick
Local media continues to support our mega magic projects Singapore’s national newspaper, “The Straits Times”, has picked Ning’s “Inversion” escape stunt as the Top Pick of things to do this weekend! We are expecting a decent crowd to come down … Continue reading
Larry the Escape Guy – New Show + Video
Concept:Magic’s latest comedy escape magician “Larry the Escape Guy” has a brand new promo video. It is a little teaser of what to expect from his show. Watch his brand new video below or on YouTube here. Larry is steadily … Continue reading
Serangoon Residents get an Awesome Comedy Daredevil Escape Show!
After our two “Ultimate Magic” shows, Ning, Ade and myself dropped by a community event where Larry was scheduled to perform. This was the first time we could actually see Larry live in performance due to our daily performance schedule. … Continue reading
The Impalement Cage V2.0
In yesterday’s blog entry, I mentioned a new version of Ning’s “The Impalement Cage” that we have developed especially for a special event we are performing for the Football Association tomorrow. If you remember, Ning became the first female magician … Continue reading
