Urban Illusions is a dazzling collection of professional illusion designs from one of the world’s most prolific illusion creators! J C Sum isn’t just one of Asia’s top illusionists; he’s leading the charge for a new wave of illusion thinking (and he’s got the tricks to prove it).
The book details 10 cutting-edge illusions that are as modern as your smartphone. No fluff or half-baked ideas here; we’re talking practical, prototyped illusions that you can actually build (and then show off to your mates).
J C Sum and his stage partner, 'Magic Babe' Ning, have wowed audiences globally with their illusions, from live shows to TV appearances. Dubbed "Asia's Most Famous Illusionists" (thanks, The Straits Times) and hailed as "one of the very top illusion teams in the world" (cheers, magicseen magazine), J C & Ning are known for their sleek style and trendy urban illusions.
This book dives into the nitty-gritty of their most popular illusions, including the likes of "Crystal Metamorphosis" and "Revollusion".
"It is rare that illusionists will share the wealth of knowledge and insight that J C does in this book. For those who wish to use illusions in their work, this book is simply invaluable.
Urban Illusions is a much-needed collection of modern illusions for today's audiences and J C provides an essential new voice in the area of illusion design." - Franz Harary
Urban Illusions is a 110-page treasure trove filled with detailed plans, descriptions, vibrant photos, and presentations for 10 original illusion designs, including:
SEVEN BY HALF V.2.0 A multi-cut divided lady illusion that's been given a fancy makeover
REVO-LLUSION A jaw-dropping appearance illusion conjured from a giant industrial fan (yes, really)
CRYSTAL METAMORPHOSIS A transparent sub trunk designed for speed (because who has time to faff about?)
DEKOLTA'S DILEMMA A lightning-fast dekolta's chair that can be performed anywhere (yes, even in your living room)
BENCHMARK A new standard in instant surrounded appearances (seriously, you’ll want to show this off)
FORTRESS A New-Age Metamorphosis Illusion (more on that later)
SLICING THROUGH An innovative presentation involving broken glass bottles (for those who like a bit of danger)
VIP TRUNK A simple yet effective appearance of a VIP (because who doesn’t want to look important?)
6 INCHES A practical approach to passing through a steel plate (no, not a magic trick, just clever design)
WIND PASSAGE Walking through a giant industrial fan (hold onto your hats, folks!)
BONUS: Grab this book and you’ll gain access to J C's secret 'Backstage' section, packed with FREE illusion ideas and four methods for car appearances! Many have claimed these ideas alone are worth the price of admission!
NOTE: This edition of Urban Illusions does not include "The Impossible Teleportation" mega illusion that was previously available in the edition direct from J C Sum.
Pages: 120 - Softcover - Perfectbound - 8 1/2" x 11" - colour photos and black and white illustrations.
