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Bernard Sim Inner circle Singapore 1095 Posts |
JC Sum has released his works on illusions through a 2 discs DVD set. You can see the trailer here. The DVDs will be available from your favorite dealer soon.
Details In this groundbreaking DVD set, learn the design, performance and approach to modern stage illusions through one of the top illusion teams in the world. If you ever wanted to learn how to approach illusion performing, designing and producing, this DVD is a must-have. J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning, “Asia’s Most Famous Illusionists” (The Straits Times), take you behind their illusions and share their experience & expertise by analyzing 10 cutting edge illusions in live performance. This is not an illusion method explanation video but J C & Ning offer a comprehensive overview to stage illusions that will be invaluable to stage magicians & illusionists of ALL levels. The duo covers illusions of different sizes and scale to illustrate various learning points, highlight design elements and shed insight on illusion techniques, motivation and philosophy of performing illusions for today’s audience. As a bonus, for the first time ever, J C & Ning will share behind the scenes information on one of their live mega illusions, “The Aerial Exit”. Information shared in “Behind the Illusions” include: •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
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euroillusion Regular user 152 Posts |
This looks incredible and it is about time someone produced a DVD like this! I love their work!
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mr. wolf New user 49 Posts |
The DVD set is INCREDIBLE!
I like the way they go over all the performances step by step. |
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