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Illusionary Departures by JC Sum - Book

Illusionary Departures by JC Sum - Book

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Get ready to dive into the world of illusions with "Illusionary Departures 2012" by the one and only J C Sum—Asia's magic maestro and a proper illusion design whizz!

This isn’t just another magic book; it's the latest and greatest edition of a classic that first graced our shelves in 2004. Over the last eight years, J C has been tinkering and tweaking, and what you’ve got now is his BIGGEST illusion book yet! Packed with 35 illusions and stage routines, each one is a masterpiece of design, methodology, and presentation, all while keeping motivation, logic, and credibility firmly in check (no dodgy tricks here!).

From penetrations to appearances, vanishes to escapes, this tome covers it all. You’ll also find some original stage routines that’ll have your audiences scratching their heads—like a logical time travel act and a silent theatrical piece that builds tension like a good cuppa!

One of the absolute gems in this book is J C’s ingenious approach to crafting a modern illusion base. It’s deceptively sturdy yet lightweight—perfect for the working performer who doesn’t want to lug around a ton of bricks. J C and his partner-in-magic, 'Magic Babe' Ning, use this cutting-edge design in their shows, and trust me, it’s a game-changer (but I won’t use that phrase, promise!).

These illusions are designed for everyone—from the fresh-faced newbie to the seasoned pro—and they’ve all been tried, tested, and polished in live performances since 1998. Plus, they’re transport-friendly, so you can pack them up without breaking a sweat, and many can be performed surrounded by eager spectators. Best of all, some of these illusions won’t cost you an arm and a leg, making them spot-on for beginners wanting to dip their toes into the world of grand illusions.

"Illusionary Departures 2012" boasts 145 pages filled with detailed construction plans and full presentations, including:

A Walk Through The Winery
An original penetration illusion

Visual Displacement
The passing of a person through four vertical solid steel bars

The Time Machine
A 'cerebral' stage routine performed to a time-travel plot

Reinvent the Sub-Trunk
Eight different variations & presentation ideas for the 'Substitution Trunk'

Creation Of Life
A paradigm of powerful illusion presentation

Ultimate Victory Cartons
An inexpensive appearance illusion for stage

Black Art Case Table
A practical transport solution for a B.A. utility

Fourth Dimensional Exit
The magical vanishing of a company of dancers/ performers using a new illusion utility

Deceptive Base Work
Original thoughts, philosophy, design and fabrication process for a modern base

Crystal Striptease
The magical vanish & reappearance of a girl while being stripped of her clothes

New-Age Spirit Cabinet
The manifestation of inanimate objects with a kicker ending

Sweepstakes
When motivation and combination collide

Back Door Appearance
The magical appearance of a person(s) in a special event setting

Graffiti Girl
An audience participation illusion with a girl from graffiti appearance

Motion Delayed Vanish/ Appearance
An original application of an illusion utility

Modern Flight Case Table
An ATA case-table for working performers

Branded
A corporate logo magically appears in a flash of fire

Chain Reaction
An instant escape with a costume change kicker

Hiding In Plain Sight
A sucker comedy teleportation

Ghost Cabinet
Multiple presentations for a versatile prop for a multi-cast illusion production number

12-Girl Cabinet
A simplified and modern Jarrett 21-Person Cabinet

BONUS: When you grab this book, you'll get access to J C's secret 'Backstage' section, packed with FREE illusion ideas and four illusion methods for car appearances! Seriously, folks, many reckon these ideas alone are worth the price of the book!

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