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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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Presenting “The Blade Pyramid” New Illusion for Magicians
As mentioned in my previous post, Thomas Clark is the authorized builder for a new illusion of mine called “The Blade Pyramid“. The physical prop has been completed with only the front graphic of a silhouette of a girl not yet … Continue reading
The World’s Next Top Illusionist Audio Show #1
As part of the launch of “Behind the Illusions” and all the major updates to http://www.illusionbooks.com, I have also ventured into the world of podcasting or audio shows! This is part of my goal of using different mediums and platforms … Continue reading
Extensive Video Illusion Resource in one Channel
Since 2004, I’ve been trying to give back to the magic community through the publication of my original ideas in books and illusion plans. Ning & I have a new project that will be released very shortly. It has got … Continue reading
Review of “Extreme Brain Damage” by Andrew Mayne
When I first saw this, it reminded me of a cross between the classic sword box and Mac King’s “Vanishing Head” effect he does in his comedy magic show. And I was right, Andrew credits the sword box as his … Continue reading
For Budding Illusionists: Choosing Your First Illusion
If you perform a stage magic show, you might be interested in adding an illusion to your show as a first step to building a fuller illusion show. You will no doubt be wondering what a good first illusion should … Continue reading
Dreamscape: The Realm of the Sandman
”Ultimate Magic” Season 2 has just begun and we debuted the new material for Season 2 today. There are several changes to the content of the show and besides “Body Through Steel”, the biggest new act in “Ultimate Magic”” is … Continue reading
