Simple Showstoppers by JC Sum

This book serves as an excellent gateway into the realm of modern grand illusion, offering budget-friendly illusion concepts for both novices and seasoned illusionists. Whether you’re preparing for a theater production, cruise ship performance, charity event, talent contest, or magic club showcase, you’ll discover valuable insights within these pages.

All illusions featured can be constructed easily and affordably (each under $500) while maintaining a professional appearance. Importantly, none of the illusions rely on cardboard! The straightforward assembly process allows you to focus on enhancing your presentation, choreography, and performance.

In addition to classic effects like appearances, disappearances, and transformations, the book introduces JC’s innovative Black Art Flap Table. This unique design enables you to achieve the effects of a traditional Black Art Table while allowing visibility beneath the table before and after the effect, eliminating the need for backdrops or trapdoors.

To facilitate understanding, the book includes comprehensive building plans, material lists, and performance instructions. “Simple Showstoppers” features seven original illusion designs:

• An Appearance on a Thin Table
• The Appearance of Two Girls from Nowhere
• A Simple Unique Design for a Sword Box
• The Sensual Appearance from a Dance Pole
• An Easy Instant Exchange
• A Complete Black Art Act Featuring the BA Flap Table
• A Practical Backstage Illusion