Targeted at Singapore’s vibrant tourism market, this show fills the void of world-class magic attractions in Singapore. Driven with a strong concept, the illusion show is best described as “Urban Illusions in the City”.  The show is a perfect magical personification of the contemporary trendy characteristics of The Arena and Clarke Quay, right in the heart of the cosmopolitan Singapore city.  Entitled “Ultimate Magic” for the first season, the 60-minute production will feature many original illusions and acts never before seen in Asia. Audiences will witness a version of J C Sum’s signature ‘Impossible Teleportation’ mega illusion, where he will attempt to teleport into The Arena from across the country, while surrounded by spectators.  Other highlights of the show include an original illusion with a giant 8-ft industrial fan, Ning’s dangerous escape from a flaming spear and an action-packed motorcycle illusion sequence. Watch the "Ultimate Magic" video teaser HERE

Ning, who was called “the sexiest women in magic” by MagicSeen and also graced 6 pages of FHM Singapore in the December 2007 issue states:

“Edgy, urban, contemporary and sexy is the best way to describe the show. No rabbits, birds, top hats and canes! This show is distinctively not a production revue-type show or a theatre production you often see in arts venues. It is a show custom made for a modern Singapore city venue. The image of the show also resonates with the current global shift of the world that is focused on Asia as an international economic and pop culture superpower.”

J C Sum, who is producing the show through his magic production company, Concept:Magic says:

“For the past 10 years, our value to clients and partners have been as professional commercial entertainers who are at the forefront of illusion entertainment in Asia. 

Our track record includes being the first in Singapore to have a regular Street Magic series on television, VCD and outdoor media; being the first in South East Asia to stage a mega illusion and now being the first in the country to produce a permanent illusion show in Singapore’s top entertainment district.” 

Mike Lim, Director for The Arena Entertainment Pte Ltd highlights:

“As Singapore’s No.1 International Live Music Venue, The Arena constantly seeks ground-breaking projects to complement our branding of featuring quality live entertainment. This first of its kind partnership of brands with J C Sum & Ning is aimed at establishing The Arena as the venue of Singapore’s first permanent illusion show in the afternoon and a live music club at night. 

J C & Ning impressed us with their illusions, strong branding and vision and we believe that, together, we will offer tourists an enchanting experience that will contribute to Singapore’s position as a tourism hub in Asia. 

With the fast-paced growing Asia entertainment market, J C’s & Ning’s show meets the demands of today’s sophisticated audience and The Arena is pleased to have chosen them to come on board for this landmark project.” 

As part of the agreement, The Arena will be making custom modifications to their stage facilities, lighting and video systems to accommodate the scale of the show. Part of the venue will also be redecorated with a magic theme featuring magic paraphernalia, posters and props. 

The show will take a break for a week from 25 January – 2 Feb 2009 where J C Sum & Ning are scheduled to be in the United Kingdom for the South England Magic Convention to be held at The Lakeside Country Club in Surrey, England. 

Tickets for “Ultimate Magic” will be on sale from June 2008 direct from The Arena ( www.thearenalive.com.sg ).

Watch the "Ultimate Magic" video teaser HERE

'Magic Babe' Ning will be attempting a mega escape from "The Impalement Cage" in July 2008, as part of “Ultimate Magic’s” publicity.  Click on the poster below for more info.