Ready to dive into the world of illusions without the fluff? This groundbreaking DVD set is your backstage pass to mastering the art of modern stage illusions, brought to you by one of the world’s top illusion teams. Get ready to take notes!
If you’ve ever fancied learning how to approach the glamorous life of illusion performing, designing, and producing, this DVD is a must-have (seriously, don’t skip it). J C Sum & 'Magic Babe' Ning, dubbed "Asia's Most Famous Illusionists" by The Straits Times, pull back the curtain on their craft and share their insights by dissecting 10 cutting-edge illusions in live action.
This isn’t just another video that awkwardly explains methods (yawn). No, J C & Ning offer a comprehensive overview that’s gold for stage magicians and illusionists of all stripes. They cover illusions of various scales, shedding light on crucial learning points, design elements, and the art of performing for today's savvy audience.
And as a little cherry on top, for the first time ever, they’re spilling the beans on the behind-the-scenes workings of one of their mega illusions, "The Aerial Exit".
What you’ll get from Behind the Illusions includes:
- Illusion Performance Approaches & Tips
- Stage Movement & Blocking for Illusions
- Working with an Assistant/ Partner
- Making Illusions Unique through Design and/or Presentation
- Illusion Design Approach & Philosophy
- Illusion Building Tips
- Thoughts on Overly Performed Illusions
- Illusions - to buy or to build?
- Choosing the Right Illusions
- Illusions with Multiple Uses
- Recycling Illusions
- Lighting Enhancement for Illusions
- Illusion Cloth Handling
- Casing Illusions - Managing space, weight, time and efficiency through illusion breakdown design.
- Resources for Illusionists
- Illusion Reference/ Credits & History
Illusions used to illustrate teachings include:
Crystal Metamorphosis
An original design for a see-through "Substitution Trunk" built for speed
Teachings: Illusion Design, Illusion Choreography & Movement, Lighting Design
Crystal Appearance
An original design & approach to performing the "Crystal Casket" illusion
Teachings: Deceptive Base Design, Illusion Construction, Illusion Cloth Handling
Smoke Chamber
A magical appearance from an empty glass cabinet that fills with smoke
Teachings: Deceptive Base Design, Illusion Construction
Human Light Tunnel* / Shadow Vision*
A reinvention of the Jim Sommer's "Lights Fantastic" mini-illusion
Teachings: Illusion Design, Ethics & Rights, Designing a Presentation to Enhance Stage Character, Onstage Cueing between Performers
Impassable*
A reinvention of Jim Steinmeyer's "Through a One-Inch Hole" illusion
Teachings: Illusion Design, Illusion Presentation, Practicality in Illusions
Light & Space
A high-tech "Spiker" style illusion using LED Light Staffs
Teachings: Illusion Design, Illusion Recycling, Examining Illusion Appearance Reveals
Theatre of Shadows*
The classic Shadow Box illusion presented in a modern illusion show
Teachings: Classics in a Modern Illusion Show, Choosing a First Illusion, Redressing an Illusion
Modern Art*
A different presentation for Jim Steinmeyer's neo-classic dividing girl illusion
Teachings: Illusion Design, Illusion Presentation, Differentiating your Illusion Performance
Revollusion
An original presentation for an illusion with a giant industrial fan
Teachings: Illusion Design, Character Development through Presentation, Creative Illusion Thinking, Show Production
360 Sawing*
J C's complete redesign and rebuild of Gerry & Leonora Frenette's "Woman's Revolution"
Teachings: Illusion Design, Illusion Choreography & Movement, Working with Stage Crew
* While approaches to illusion design are discussed, the exact methods of proprietary illusions are not revealed. The viewer will need to have a working knowledge of basic methods and principles used. Full credits and references of all illusions are included in the DVD.
Who are J C Sum & 'Magic Babe' Ning?
Based in Singapore, J C Sum & 'Magic Babe' Ning are Asia's Most Lethal Combination in Magic!
The Straits Times acknowledges them as "Asia's most famous illusionists". Channel News Asia calls them "Singapore's celebrity magic duo" and "the new faces of an old-age art form".
J C & Ning's illusions have been seen by millions on network and cable television across Asia. They are well known for their innovative illusions such as teleporting and vanishing people & cars over great distances as well as setting a world magic record and successfully predicting the national 4D lottery.
Their distinct contemporary East meets West "Urban Illusions" style makes them one of the definitive international acts in today's modern world.
What others are saying about Behind the Illusions:
"There is so much in this DVD... I'm giving it a 90% (rating)!"
- David Penn, Wizard Product Review
"Anyone who performs illusions will get something out of this, it is the first time I have something like this for illusions. It is a great product, highly recommended"
- Paul Romhany, Romhany Report
"I have always admired how JC creates his magic and especially the subtleties he employs during his performance. An example of his subtleties during his performance would be when he is "panting" for breath after a magical appearance. These little things will help create better magic. So, if you are into Illusions, you should check out this DVD, if you like it, you can even get the plans from his book. Rating 4.5/5"
- Bernard Sim, Sexy Magic Reviews
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