“15 Illusions in 5 Minutes” World Record Magic Act on AXN Asia’s e Buzz

Singapore – Watch Singapore celebrity illusionists, J C Sum & ’Magic Babe’ Ning and their world record magic act on AXN Asia’s e Buzz entertainment weekly program on 3 July 2009, Friday at 8pm (Singapore - Starhub Ch 19). Check your local cable listings for other countries.

On 27 Jun 2009, J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning set a new world record for the ‘most number of grand illusions performed in 5 minutes’ by presenting 15 illusions in the stipulated time.

The world record magic act, entitled “The Impossible Record” was the closing highlight of the Singapore River Festival 2009 organized by the Singapore Tourism Board. The International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Singapore Book of Records adjudicated and officially endorsed the world record attempt.

The 3000-strong audience gathered at Central by the Singapore River to witness the magic duo magically appear, vanish, teleport, exchange places, penetrate and dissect each other as well as produce a full-sized motorcycle.

Highlights of “The Impossible Record” and exclusive interviews with J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning will be featured on AXN Asia’s e Buzz program.

AXN Asia is available to more than 76 million households 24-hours daily throughout Asia in Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, South Korea, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Maldives, Mongolia and in hotels and VIP compounds in China.

For more info on “The Impossible Record”, visit: www.jcsum.com/record.html

About J C Sum & ‘Magic Babe’ Ning

In recent years, J C Sum & ’Magic Babe’ Ning have cemented themselves as Singapore’s celebrity magic duo. Channel News Asia highlighted that they represent “The New Faces of an Age-Old Art Form”.

Millions across Asia have seen their performances in live shows, high profile mega events and on television.

The duo currently stars in “Ultimate Magic” at The Arena in Clarke Quay, Singapore’s only magic tourist attraction endorsed by the Singapore Tourism Board. Info on tickets & promotions are available at www.ultimatemagic.sg

Last Sept 2008, J C Sum & ’Magic Babe’ Ning teleported 3 spectators across the Singapore River in 2.5 seconds during the Singapore F1 GP Season in what Channel News Asia called "South East Asia’s Biggest Magic Event”.

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