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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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Coming Up Next for J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning!
It is a couple of busy weeks ahead with “bread & butter” corporate illusion shows in Singapore & overseas, a premium ticketed “Beyond the Mirror” show on 2 Nov and the upcoming release of “The Event Magician” 2-vol book set. … Continue reading
How to shoot your own street magic video
The popularity of street magic is still high with magicians as well as TV producers around the world. Besides the strength of magic close-up to the spectators, (pure) Street Magic content is relatively easy to set-up/ execute and it is … Continue reading
Full List of Magic & Illusions Designed for 3D TV Magic Special
With all the principal filming done for our 60min 3D TV Magic Special, I thought I would list all the acts designed for the show. Here is the complete list of magic, illusions and stunts we filmed: Harley Motorcycle Production … Continue reading
Magic at the Zoo for 3D TV Magic Special
Yesterday was another 12-hour shoot day for two different shows. The first 3/4s of the day was for our 3D TV special and we filmed at the zoo! In terms of feel and mood of this segment, it is the most laid back … Continue reading
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The Bus Vanish Mega Illusion for 3D TV Finale
When we were developing a finale illusion for this TV show, we were looking to do something different from what we have done before. Being a visual medium, especially in 3D, we knew it had to be a visual illusion … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia Female Magician, Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Bus vanishing illusion, Filming magic for TV, Illusion Designer, JC Sum, large scale illusion, M for Magic, Magic on 3D TV, Magic on TV, making a bus disappear, Mega Illusion, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magician, TV magic show
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Behind the Scenes of 3D TV Magic Special
The last two days saw Ning & I begin filming the main content of the brand new 3D TV show that we are starring in and hosting. The show will feature our magic & illusions as well as iconic locations, … Continue reading
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Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, Behind the scenes filming a tv show, behind the scenes of a magic tv show, Chinatown, Filming magic for TV, Hippo Bus Tours, JC Sum, M for Magic, Magic on 3D TV, Magic on TV, Marina Bay Sands, Mega Illusion, Singapore Magic, Singapore Magician, TV magic show
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Magic Designed for 3D TV
When we first got approached to be part of this 3D TV show, the magic content was not as significant as it is now. We were to host the show, do a couple of effecs and close with a illusion performance. … Continue reading
