Eight Theatrical Stage Effects, Illusions & Presentations for Mentalists!
J C Sum details eight original illusions and stage routines for mentalism shows, complete with full presentations, full-colour illustrations and building plans.
The routines offer an alternative fresh perspective of presenting mentalism. The mentalism effects also demonstrate how illusion methods and principles can be combined with mentalism methods to create unique stage routines.
The book explores how visual production value and scale can be a valuable addition to a traditional minimalist mentalism show.
The routines were designed specifically for:
- Corporate & Special Events
- Cruises
- Theatre
- Showrooms
- Clubs
- Television
- Fashion Shows
Who will benefit from this work?
- Mentalists looking to add scale and large-scale effects to their show- Magicians interested in an alternative perspective & approach to presenting mental magic
- Illusionists looking to add variety and unique illusion presentations to their show
- Magicians new to both mentalism and illusions and are looking for interesting plots in magic
Illusions and routines detailed in the book include:
First impressions
A large-scale visual opening prediction revelation that opens a show with a bang and establishes the nature of a mentalism show.Unseen ForcesA three-phase telekinesis routine with a spoon, block of wood and wineglass.
Shatter
A secretly chosen wineglass from a number of glasses shatters upon concentration.
Paycheck
A stage routine that involves giving spectators a chance to win your paycheck for the show. As a kicker finale, the paycheck transforms into a large box full of money!
Wedlock
A light-hearted comedy mentalism routine that involves a spectator being shackled to you!
Psychometric Touch
A powerful climax for Fogel's signature routine.
Jumbo Visible Deck
Adding a Visual Element to the Invisible Deck Routine
Fashion Statement
A prediction routine involving a choice of the latest fashion apparels with a sealed prediction in a large isolated glass box that ends with a logical illusion kicker!
Things to know:
- All the routines, except for "Fashion Statement," can be performed by the solo performer.
- Basic illusion knowledge is not necessary to understand the illusions in this book. However, illusion and illusion building knowledge is required if you intend to build some of the illusions yourself. If not, any illusion builder or stage prop maker will be able to build the illusions for you.
- Also included is the explanation to J C's "Developmental Force" that is a devious enhancement to the "Magician's Force" with playing cards or envelopes.
About the Author: Based in Singapore, J C Sum is one of the top professional illusionists in Asia and is a world-class designer of original illusions and mega illusions. As an international performer, J C has staged over 3500 shows across Asia Pacific as well as in the Middle East, Europe and the US. Over the years, he has created many original mega illusions and stunts that have established him as one of the most innovative illusionists in the world. His creative stunts include reading 100 minds in 60 minutes, performing the world's first tandem upside down double strait jacket escape and teleporting & vanishing people & cars over great distances. More than 120 million people have seen J C's magic on television with appearances on over 26 programs internationally. J C is widely regarded as one of the most prolific modern illusion designers in the world. He has written numerous best-selling books on illusion designs & presentations and produced various videos on illusions for the magic community that have been sold in over 70 countries. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed "The Showbiz Master Plan" that details a blueprint to a successful live entertainment career. J C produces content and a podcast for the Backstage Business Academy, a site that explores making money with your creative passion and being happy. Besides magic, J C enjoys reading, watching movies, playing pool, cooking and customizing "Transformers" toys. For more info, visit: www.jcsum.com
