{"product_id":"how-to-be-an-illusionist-a-fundamental-guide-to-performing-a-modern-illusion-show-9781541258839","title":"How to Be an Illusionist: A Fundamental Guide to Performing a Modern Illusion Show","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you always wondered how to be an illusionist?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaybe you are a working magician specializing in close up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How to be an Illusionist\" is a first-of-its kind introductory reference guide on performing a modern illusion show in today's entertainment \u0026amp; pop culture market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive guide, you will learn step by step how to put an illusion show together, regardless of whether you perform illusions for fun, as a hobby, part-time or professionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a goldmine of information that will empower you with practical knowledge to take on the world of grand illusions; including a primer on over 100 well-known illusions performed today with credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reference guide consists of 10 modules of information that is worth thousands of dollars' to the performing illusionist and has taken years of experience to learn and develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 1: BASIC ILLUSION TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Learn Illusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Illusion Utilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Basic Illusion Design \u0026amp; Deceptiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 2: OVERVIEW OF POPULAR ILLUSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEFFECTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisappearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranspositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Transpositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevitations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenetrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMutilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 3: HOW TO CHOOSE ILLUSION SHOW MATERIAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with Simple Illusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing Your First Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing Supporting Material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 4: HOW TO GET THE ILLUSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuying the Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinancing the Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding the Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding an Illusion from a Set of Plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 5: CASING THE ILLUSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATA Flight Cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Flight\/ Road Cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced Flight\/ Road Cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas \u0026amp; Poly-Fiber Cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Store \u0026amp; Transport Illusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreight Forwarding Illusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 6: HOW TO PRODUCE THE SHOW\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative Show Concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Ways to Open an Illusion Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 7: SHOW SUPPORT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Support Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProp Movement \u0026amp; Staging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Sound for Illusion Shows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Lighting for Illusion Shows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow Cue Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCostuming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 8: PRACTICE \u0026amp; REHEARSAL\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Illusionist On-stage Cue System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 9: ILLUSION PERFORMANCE \u0026amp; PERFORMING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Improve Your Performance \u0026amp; Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate Your Illusion Performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform Your Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePART 10: THE MODERN ILLUSIONIST\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Illusionist Versus the Magician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Ways Performing Magic \u0026amp; Illusions is Different Today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the Modern Illusionist Needs to Do to be Successful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY \u0026amp; REFERENCES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt features over 80 full-colour photographs of a dozen international illusionists in performance including David DaVinci (USA), David Haines (USA), Kyle Knight \u0026amp; Mistie (USA), Miguel Gavil n (Spain), Hector Ruiz (Spain), R my Savary (France), Adeline Ng (Singapore), Daniel Ka (Spain), Sam Powers (Australia), Jason Bishop (USA), Jay Mattioli (USA) and Sean Alexander (U.K.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10144920\"\u003eJ. C. Sum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/02\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781541258839\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1541258835\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAM\"\u003eGames \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAM006000\"\u003eMagic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased in Singapore, J C Sum is an illusionist, magician and illusion designer working in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He has 20 years of international experience performing for corporate \u0026amp; special events, luxury cruise liners, theaters, showrooms and television. J C Sum's work and celebrity have been recognized by both the regional Asian mainstream media and the international magic trade media. More than 120 million people have watched J C's magic in 27 countries. J C has been called \"Singapore's most famous magician\" by The Straits Times and \"Singapore's Celebrity Magician\" by TODAY as well as acknowledged as \"truly one of the world's top illusion acts\" by MagicSeen magazine. AsiaOne notes that he is \"one of the most celebrated magicians in Asia\" and The Business Times credits J C as \"bringing magic to the mainstream in Asia.\" Offstage, J C is a creative entrepreneur, content creator and investor. He holds a B.A. in Sociology and English Language with a minor in Philosophy from the National University of Singapore. J C is world-recognized for his contributions to the illusion arts with his critically acclaimed books on original illusion designs \u0026amp; presentations that have been bought by hundreds of magicians in over 40 countries. He is also the creator of three extensive resource websites for the theatre and entertainment industries: Illusionbooks.com - An extensive online resource for illusionists. BackstageBusinessAcademy.com - A website dedicated to educating entertainers in business, marketing and investing. MagicKabukiDrop.com - The world's most comprehensive resource site on Kabuki Drops, a stagecraft technique and curtain release system. Since 2008, J C has given numerous talks locally \u0026amp; overseas on his perspective and approach to his business including TEDxNTU, TEDxCQ and Passion Unleashed talks. He also has a presentation entitled \"Technology, Engineering \u0026amp; Design in Magic.\" He has been nominated for a \"Spirit of Enterprise\" business award and has been featured in leading business publications such as The Business Times and The Edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43301283725549,"sku":"9781541258839","price":93.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_e7086e60-e4e8-4936-8d84-dc0e4b5f7f0d.jpg?v=1662696459","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/how-to-be-an-illusionist-a-fundamental-guide-to-performing-a-modern-illusion-show-9781541258839","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}