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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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Filming a Fantasy Sequence for 3D TV
Today’s shoot for our 3D TV magic special was a truly different one. As part of the writer’s vision, this is a fantasy sequence that is a back story to a music video type segment in the show. We shot the … Continue reading
Signature Acts
Over the recent years, our strength has been to be the first in the country to create large spectacular magic events that capture the imagination of the public and media. Although I never set out to create signature magic acts, … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, JC Sum, signature illusions, teleporation, The Impalement Cage
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A Killer Show for S League Awards Night
Today, like yesterday, after “Ultimate Magic”, we headed down for another show for a special event. This time it was for the exclusive S-League Awards Night at Orchard Hotel with Singapore’s top soccer players, managers and teams in attendance. Alongside … 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
‘Magic Babe’ & J C Sum on Razor TV
Our exclusive interview that was first aired live on Razor TV (SPH’s Internet TV Channel) on 2 Oct 2008 at 6.05pm is now archived online at http://www.razor.tv Our clip has been getting quite a number of hits and ratings so … Continue reading
Posted in Media
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Celebrity, Illusionists, J C Sum, Razor TV, Singapore Top magicians, The Impalement Cage, The Impossible Journey
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‘Magic Babe ‘ Ning Escapes “The Impalement Cage”!
On 5 July 2008, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning made history by being the first female magician in South East Asia to successfully attempt a mega escape! Ning did an incredible job for this mega escape attempt in front of 4000+ people. … Continue reading
FiRST Movie Magazine features ‘Magic Babe’!
Ning is featured in 3 pages of the July issue of FiRST magazine. She was originally slated for just two pages but they found her such a strong personality that they also featured her in the LUST Page (a play on the … Continue reading
Posted in J C's Business, Magic Babe Ning's Photoshoots, Media
Tagged Clarke Quay, entertainment news, Entertainment Scene Singapore, Female Magician Singapore, First Movie Magazine, Magic Babe, Movie News, Sexy Magic, Singapore Nightlife in July 20008, The Impalement Cage, Tourist Attraction, Ultimate Magic
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‘Magic Babe’ Ning in 8 Days & OMY.sg!
Our favourite Singapore professional female magician is currently featured in a full-page interview in this week’s issue of 8 Days magazine. Ning is also featured in SPH’s new/ lifestyle portal for youths OMY.sg. Check it ot here: http://yzone.omy.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=487&Itemid=56 We have … Continue reading
