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J C Sum, Mega Illusionist



This page features the latest news and upcoming projects for J C Sum & 'Magic Babe' Ning.

For the latest updates and detailed info, visit J C's blog:
Backstage Business: The Arts, Science & Business of Magic

 



Ultimate Magic: The Revolution 

This brand new installment of Singapore's First Permanent Illusion Show will include major changes and begins on 2 May 2009.

More details to follow.

7 Apr 2009

J C & Ning's brand new promo trailer for 2009 is now online. Watch it on the video box on the Index page or on YouTube here.

1 Apr 2009

J C & Ning will be adding 5 new illusions to their shows including "Smoke Split Apperance", "360 Sawing", "Shadow Vision", "JAM" and "Human Light Tunnel".


28 Mar 2009 

Ning showcased her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One-Gal Show at the launch of the brand new Quincy boutique hotel at Mount Elizabeth, SIngapore.


28 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning presented a customized illusion set for the launch of the Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card at Shangri-la Hotel, SIngapore.


27 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning performed at the “Building Trade Show 2009 Gala Dinner” for the Malaysian Institute of Architects, Sarawak chapter in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.


22 Mar 2009
 

J C's magic production house, Concept:Magic is looking for new members for its show production & performing team. Click here from more details.


22 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning performed their 5rd illusion set in a new custom-created illusion segment on Ch8's new variety show "Five Stars Carnival". Watch their performance here.

15 Mar 2009 

J C & Ning performed their 4th illusion set in a new custom-created illusion segment on Ch8's new variety show "Five Stars Carnival". Watch their performance here.


8 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning performed their 3rd illusion set in a new custom-created illusion segment on Ch8's new variety show "Five Stars Carnival".


7 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning performed for UOB Kay Hian at the Ritz Carlton Milennia Singapore to a crowd of 600 people.


1 Mar 2009
 

J C & Ning performed their 2nd illusion set in a new custom-created illusion segment on Ch8's new variety show "Five Stars Carnival". Watch their performance here.


28 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning hosted 'Magic Day @ The Arena' which attracted over 200 people. Read all the details: here.


27 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning were guests on 93.8FM's "The Living Room" with this being their second appearance on the live radio talk show. Besides talking about their projects, they also successfully performed magic over the radio airwaves.


22 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning star in a new custom-created illusion segment on Ch8's new variety show "Five Stars Carnival". Watch their performance here.


22 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning made a special appearance at the SA Tours Grand Mega Sale travel fair at the Suntec Convention Centre Hall 601. Check out photos here.


11 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning are featured in a two-page article "Magic Babe Ning & J C Sum - It takes two to magic" in Kozine (Korean-English lifestyle magazine).


10 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning taped their illusion acts for a segment created specifically for them in a new MediaCorp variety show for Channel 8..


9 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning made a special appearance at NTU for the launch of the Art Jam magazine, of which they are featured on the cover.


7 Feb 2009
 

Ning captivated an audience at a private event at Orchard Parade Hotel as the closing entertainment act with her One Gal Show.


6 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning performed an illusion show for M1 at the Regent Hotel Singapore for an audience of 300 people.


5 Feb 2009
 

J C & Ning presented a spectacular illusion act for BIDvest's Singapore Conference at the Shangri-la Hotel. Besides staging multiple grand illusions, they made the CEO magically appear on a motorcycle as the finale!


31 Jan 2009
 

J C & Ning lecture and perform at the Southern England Magic Convention in Surrey, England respectively.

19 Jan 2009 

J C & Ning were featured on Channel News Asia Prime Time Morning  to discuss how they are bringing their brand of Asian magic to the international arena. In addition, a full entertainment feature was written up on them entitled "A touch of Asian magic". Read the article watch their video interview here.


16 Jan 2009
 

Ning is featured in a 2-page spread in the Feb 2009 issue of Teens magazine.


15 Jan
2009


Ning is featured on page 91 of FHM Singapore Feb 2009 in the article "10 ot Single Women".


31 Dec
2008


After "Ultimate Magic", Ning captivated members of a private country club with her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One Gal Show for their New Year's Eve Countdown Party.


30 Dec
2008


Ning is featured as one of 12 female celebrities in an article "Making Headlines in 2008, Turning Heads in 2009" in The NewPaper.


29 Dec
2008


New webpage for J C & Ning's 'Magic for Business Events" is now online here.


24 Dec
2008
 

After "Ultimate Magic", J C & Ning performed bilingually to an audience of 300 people at a BHG Group X'mas dinner event .


23 Dec
2008
 

After "Ultimate Magic", Ning captivated an SAF audience with her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One Gal Show at Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore.


22 Dec
2008
 

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, J C & Ning entertained with a customized Full Illusion Show fpr a KDAP event at The Hall @ The Arts House.


21 Dec
2008

Ning will be featured in the Feb 2009 issue of FHM Singapore. Check out behind the scenes photos here.


19 Dec
2008

New photo and info on Ning & J C's upcoming appearance at the Southern England Magic Convention is now online here.


18 Dec
2008

Ning appeared in a full-page feature "Fit & Fab" in The Straits Times' "Mind Your Body" supplement.


12 Dec
2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, Ning wowed audiences with her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One Gal Show at a Kimly Construction corporate event at Orchard Hotel Singapore.


11 Dec
2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, Ning staged her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One Gal Show for a RSAF event at Ritz Carlton Milennia.

5 Dec 2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, Ning staged her "Deadly Sexy Magic" One Gal Show for a Glencore event at Chijmes as the main entertainment highlight.


28 Nov
2008

Ning performed her unique brand of close-up magic for a Société Générale Group lunch event. She was a hit among the 200 executives in attendence.


27 Nov
2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, J C & Ning entertained as the closing entertainment act at a SG Pools event at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel.


22 Nov
2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, Ning staged her one gal show "Deadly Sexy Magic" for a Fortis event at Red Dot Museum.


21 Nov
2008

J C & Ning wowed dealers at an exclusive launch for the LG X110 Netbook at Chjimes. They performed a multi-illusion customized launch sequence that highlighted the product's features. View photos here.

18 Nov 2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, J C & Ning peformed as the closing entertainment act for the S-League Awards Night at Orchard Hotel for 900 people. Ning successfully attempted a variation of her deadly Impalement Cage mega escape. View photos here.


17 Nov
2008

After 2 "Ultimate Magic" shows, J C & Ning peformed as the main entertainment highlight for the MSIG Insurance 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner at St Regis Hotel for 800 people. View photos here.


1 Nov
2008
 

Ning has been recognized as one of Asia's "trail blazers" by Tiger Tales, the in-flight magazine of budget carrier Tiger Airways. Read the feature here.


1 Nov
2008
 

After two "Ultimate Magic" shows, Ning performed her "Deadly Sexy Magic" show for the Singapore Eye Clinic's gala event at the Regent Hotel Singapore.


31 Oct 2008

J C's brand new illusion portal for magicians has been completely revamped and launched. Check it out at www.illusionbooks.com 


28 Oct 2008

Watch a YouTube video of J C & Ning performing a double teleportation act from "Ultimate Magic" here.


24 Oct
2008

J C & Ning were part of a superb line-up of entertainment for Class 95FM's "Fearless Fun Female" showdown at The Arena. They performed part of their "Ultimate Magic" show to the 400-strong crowd.


23 Oct
2008

Read another 3rd party review of "Ultimate Magic" that was first posted on the SIngapore Magic Circle forums.


22 Oct
2008

J C & Ning are named as 1 of only 3 A-listers to be featured in RazorTV by the 22 Oct 2008 My Paper article "Where S'pore and Asian entertainers are A-listers" .


21 Oct
2008

J C & Ning wowed an almost 400-strong crowd at the official launch of "Ultimate Magic" at The Arena. The 3rd revision of the show has proven to be an even bigger hit with rave reviews.


16 Oct
2008

J C & Ning entertained almost 1000 guests from the Singapore Shipping Association at the Raffles City Convention City with their distinct brand of illusion and personalities.


11 Oct
2008
 

After their "Ultimate Magic" shows, J C & Ning performed at Senoko Power's gala dinner at the Hyatt Hotel, Singapore.


10 Oct
2008


The official video of "The Impossible Journey" mega illusion is now online. Watch J C & Ning teleport 3 people across the Singapore River in 2.5 seconds here.


8 & 9 Oct 2008

J C & Ning presented a total of 12 highly customized shows at "The Magic of Business Success" by Canon, a 2-day launch at St Regis Hotel. The unique format saw them performing throughout the event venue in different zones to highlight various business messages.


3 Oct
2008


J C & Ning are interviewed on Razor TV that showcases exclusive footage of "The Impalement Cage" and "The Impossible Journey" as well as live in-studio performances. Watch it here!


3 Oct 2008

After two "Ultimate Magic" shows at The Arena, Ning performed her "Deadly Sexy Magic" one gal show for a RSAF event.


29 Sep 2008  

Watch Ning's latest "Deadly Sexy Magic" promo video on YouTube here.

28 Sep 2008  

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of J C & Ning which follows them on the road for one night. Watch it on YouTube here.

27 Sep 2008  

J C is featured in Oct 2008 issue of FiRST movie magazine in an interesting article called "Movie Magic with J C Sum".


26 Sep 2008 

Ning is the cover gal and 12-page feature story for the Oct 2008 issue of Vanilla magazine. Get your copy at newstands now!


24 Sep 2008

J C & Ning's "The Impossible Journey" was a major success with over 5000 coming down to witness the first-of-its-kind mega illusion. 3 spectators were teleported over the Singapore River in 2.5 seconds flat!

The event was covered by Channel News Asia, Channel 5 News, Channel 8 News, Lianhe Zaobao, Lianhe Wanbao and xin.sg.

Dozens of forums and bloggers have also highlighted the spectacular feat!

Check out J C's Blog for more info and photos!


24 Sep 2008


J C is featured in an interview on the business of magic and as a career in JobsDB.com. Read the insightful interview here.


23 Sep 2008

J C & Ning are featured in Channel News Asia's nightly news "Singapore Tonight". Read the online article & video here.


23 Sep 2008
 

J C & Ning are featured as the cover story of Lianhe Zao Bao's "ZB Now". It discusses their "The Impossible Journey" mega illusion and their innovativeness as a new breed of modern illusionists.


22 Sep 2008
 

J C & Ning's "The Impossible Journey" is highlighted in an article by AsiaOne entitled "Celebrity spotting".


19 Sep 2008
 

J C & Ning drew hundreds of fans at their 'Meet & Greet' session at Central where they performed on stage, interacted with fans, gave away goodies and autographed posters.


19 Sep 2008

J C & Ning performed at the official launch of the Singapore River Festival on a floating stage at Clarke Quay.


19 Sep 2008


J C is featured in an interview in IS magazine entitled "60 seconds with J C Sum".


15 Sep 2008

View a fan-uploaded video of J C & Ning's STB media party performance here


15 Sep 2008

J C & Ning are featured on the cover and in the cover story of Issue 7.1 of Current Events (Asis Ediiton) magazine. Entitled " The Sum of All Illusions", it discuses how J C & Ning have put Singapore on the magic map.


14 Sep 2008

J C is featured in 14 Sep 2008 issue of The Sunday Times in "Stuff I Love".


12 Sep 2008

'Magic Babe' Ning is voted the 16th sexiest woman in the world in 2008 by FHM Singapore in their annual supplement to the Oct 2008 issue.


12 Sep 2008

J C & 'Magic Babe' Ning are featured in "Just an illusion" in the Oct 2008 issue of FHM Singapore