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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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Books of the Trade
One of the questions I do get asked is what are the essential books for a magician or what are my favourite books. I think I’ve too many “favourite” books depending on the specific subject matter but I do think there … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Goshman & Patrick Page, Arturo de Ascanio, Book of Wonder, Dariel Fitzkee, Darwin Ortiz, Eric Lewis, Expert Coin Magic David Roth, Five Points in Magic, Juan Tamariz, Lewis Ganson, Magic of Ascanio book Vol. 1 "The Structural Conception of Magic", Magic of Gosh, Martin's Miracles, Michael Jeffreys, Paul Gertner, Showmanship for Magicians, Stars Of Magic, Steel & Silver, Strong Magic, The Annotated Magic of Slydini, The Book of John, The Enlightened Magicians, tommy wonder
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Cups & Balls – Does it Have A Place in Today’s Modern Magic Repertoire?
Like many serious students of the art, I have studied the text and routines of the classic “Cups & Balls”. I have developed 3 routines over the years. The first one was a 9min competition routine that won me my … Continue reading
Review of “Vortex” by Tom Stone
I was first introduced to Tom Stone’s work through his various ebooks by Shaun Ashley See. He demonstrated tremendous thinking of classic material with many new innovations in handling, techniques and utilizing misdirection and movement. Basically, awesome work all around! Then … Continue reading
