This is a brand new 2nd Edition release of J C Sum’s first complete book on original illusions & presentations - the book that started it all! Since its first release in Jul 2004,"Illusionary Departures" has received rave reviews on the content and production quality of the book, from magicians/ illusionists in 35 countries.

J C shares a small treasury of illusions straight out of his professional repertoire and material he has developed for clients over the past twelve years.

The book features over twenty illusions with carefully thought out designs, methodologies and presentation plots that take into consideration motivation, logic and credibility in the performance of illusion.

All the illusions were created for the working performer. All props are designed to pack down effectively for transport and most of the illusions can be performed surrounded or with audiences on three sides.

In the expanded 2nd Edition, J C includes updated material as well as a brand new illusion. For the very first time, J C also shares his work on designing and building a base. Over the years, he has refined his approach to building strong but lightweight bases in a slightly unorthodox way.

"Illusionary Departures" features 126 pages of illusion construction plans as well as full illusion presentations; including:

A WALK THROUGH THE WINERY
An original penetration illusion

VISUAL DISPLACEMENT - Design Improvements for 2nd Edition
The passing of a person through four vertical solid steel bars  

THE TIME MACHINE
A ‘cerebral' stage routine performed to a time-travel plot

CURTAIN CALL + TRUNK ESCAPE
Radically different variations & presentation ideas for the ‘Substitution Trunk?

CREATION OF LIFE
A paradigm of powerful illusion presentation

FOURTH DIMENSIONAL EXIT
The magical vanishing of a company of dancers/ performers using a new illusion utility

DECEPTIVE BASE WORK - Bonus Chapter for 2nd Edition
Original thoughts, philosophy, design and fabrication process for a modern Deceptive Base

CRYSTAL STRIPTEASE - New Version for 2nd Edition
The magical vanish & reappearance of a girl while being stripped of her clothes

NEW-AGE SPIRIT CABINET
The manifestation of inanimate objects with a kicker ending

SWEEPSTAKES
When motivation and combination collide

BACK DOOR APPEARANCE
The magical appearance of a person(s) in a special event setting

GRAFFITI GIRL
An audience participation illusion with a girl from graffiti appearance

MOTION DELAYED VANISH/ APPEARANCE
An original application of an illusion utility

MODERN FLIGHT CASE TABLE
An ATA case-table for working performers

BRANDED - Additional Handling/ Method for 2nd Edition
A corporate logo magically appears in a flash of fire

GHOST CABINET
A versatile prop for a multi-cast illusion production number

12-GIRL CABINET - Bonus Illusion for 2nd Edition
A simplified and modern Jarrett 21-Person Cabinet


Read a review of "Illusionary Departures" here.


Purchasing this book will entitle you access to J C's 'Backstage' section of illusionbooks.com