Flat Pack Illusions for Kids and Family Shows by J C Sum

Are you a performer specializing in children’s or family entertainment? Do you seek innovative stage props and illusions that go beyond the traditional favorites like the square circle, dove pan, tip-over trunk, drawer box, and Zig Zag Girl? Perhaps you’re in search of a Harry Potter-themed illusion?

Introducing a fresh resource from one of Asia’s leading illusionists, J C Sum, who has authored three acclaimed books on illusion design and created the popular “Behind the Illusions” DVD. This new book presents contemporary illusions tailored for kids and family magicians.J C Sum has developed eight practical illusions and illusionettes aimed at performers wanting to enhance their kids’ or family shows with larger-scale effects for special occasions.From producing a birthday cake to transforming giant cereal boxes into an aquarium filled with live fish, these illusion routines, presentations, and designs resonate with today’s audiences.Each illusion is accompanied by detailed, fully illustrated building plans and dimensions. Crafted for working performers, these illusions are practical and can be easily transported as they pack flat.

Included in the book:
THE GIFT BOX – A DIY illusion box to produce a balloon animal, stuffed toy, or doll.
THE IMPOSSIBLE BOX – A unique design and routine for a production box.
BIRTHDAY CAKE TABLE – Magically produce a birthday cake surrounded by guests.
SUPER SAVER DELIVERY – A girl production illusion that costs under $100 to build.
THE FABULOUS MAGIC MACHINE – A magical scientific contraption with endless possibilities.
CLOAK OF INVISIBILITY – Magically produce a child from a wizard’s trunk.
THE GIANT CEREAL MYSTERY – A multi-color changing cereal box illusion that turns into a fish aquarium.