About this Blog
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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Category Archives: J C’s Business
Introducting the NEW Illusionbooks.com and The Illusion Bookstore
As mentioned in my previous post, I’m in the process of splitting up this blog to serve the different audiences that read the blog. All illusion-related entries will now be posted at the all-new http://www.illusionbooks.com Wow! What started out as … Continue reading
Random Updates, Blackberry Z10, World Record Act & Illusion Plans
In between traveling for our international gigs the last few weeks, we had a short break for Chinese New Year, worked several local shows, held our Magic Boutique sale and have been working on several new exciting projects. A New … Continue reading
Posted in J C's Business, Upcoming Projects
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia magician, Blackberry Z10, Close up Magic, Female Magician, FHM Cover Girl, Illusion Designer, Illusion Plans, J C Sum, Marina Bay Sands, Mega Illusion, mega stunt, Singapore Celebrity Magicians, Singapore Illusionist, Singapore Magic, Singapore magicians, Singapore Sexy Female Magician, Ultimate Illusion Collection, World Record Magic Act
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J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning Sign On as Fly Entertainment Artistes
Yesterday, Ning & I headed to the Fly Entertainment office and officially signed on as artistes with the agency. Fly is the top professional artiste management agency in the country and provide talent for television, film, events and special projects in … Continue reading
The Concept:Magic Creative Process
One question we get a lot is how we come up with new ideas, whether for magic acts, performance presentations, marketing or publicity. Any Commerical Creative Artist or agency needs to have skills in creativity and innovation. While there is a latent … Continue reading
Posted in Commercial Creative Artist, J C's Business
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Business Creativity, Commercial Creative Artist, Concept Magic, Creative Business, Creative Problem Solving, Creativity workshop, Innovation at the workplace, Innovative Business, J C Sum, Singapore creativity trainer, Singapore creativity workshop
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Special Recognition Award for Contributions to the Arts & Media Community
Today, Ning & I headed down to *Scape for the M:idea Youth Choice Awards 2011. Upon arrivial, we were whisked to the dressing room and subsequently were invited down to walk the “red carpet” of the event. We met lots … Continue reading
Posted in Behind The Scenes, J C's Business
Tagged Asia Illusionist, Asia Illusionists, award winning Singapore magicians, ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, JC Sum, M:idea Youth Choice Awards, magician award, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Scape 15 Jan 2011, School of Film & Media Studies, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore Magician
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M:idea Youth Choice Awards 2011 + Special Recognition Award
This Sat, Ning & I will be making a special guest appearance at the M:idea Youth Choice Awards 2011. We will be performing a short set on stage as well as walking the red carpet for the event! At the … Continue reading
Posted in J C's Business
Tagged 'Magic Babe' Ning, Asia Illusionist, Asia Illusionists, award winning Singapore magicians, JC Sum, M:idea Youth Choice Awards, magician award, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Scape 15 Jan 2011, School of Film & Media Studies, Singapore Celebrity Magic Duo, Singapore Magic Duo, Singapore Magician
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2011 Promo Trailer and Contest!
As we head to Penang for our “Ultimate Magic Workshop Experience” in a few hours, we have released our 2011 promo trailer. It highlights half a decade of our work in 2min and 45 seconds! Check it out here or … Continue reading