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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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Closing Speaker for TEDxCQ Tonight!
Tonight, I will be the closing speaker for TEDxCQ, Asia’s first ever after-hours TED event. As with all TED talks, there is a line-up of different speakers from different industries who will share their experience and expertise. Learn more about … Continue reading
TEDxNTU Talk on Creativity “Behind the Magic: The Value of Being Different”
A couple of months ago, I was invited to be one of the speakers at the first ever TEDxNTU. The videos are finally online and you can watch my presentation here or below: As you probably know, I spoke on creativity. … Continue reading
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Good to be Great, Need to be Different at TEDxNTU
On Sat, I had the pleasure of being the closing speaker at TEDxNTU. TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading”. TEDx was created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading” The program is designed to … Continue reading
Speaking on Creativity at TEDxNTU
On 26 Mar 2011, Sat, I will be one of the speakers at TEDxNTU. I also just found out I will be closing the event. This is an independently organized TED event that promotes the sharing of ideas around the world. … Continue reading
