Contests

Michigan Magic Day 2012 will include stage and close-up contests, in both junior (ages 17 and under) and senior (ages 18 and over) divisions. Judging will be done by a qualified panel of judges consisting of magicians, entertainers, and lay people.

Contestants will be judged in the following five areas:

  1. Showmanship & Routining
  2. Skill & Technique
  3. Originality
  4. Audience Response
  5. Overall Impact

Categories for this years contests are:

Jr Division (up to and including age 17)
Stage – $50.00 for 1st place winner
Close Up – $50.00 for 1st place winner

Sr Division (ages 18 and over)
Stage – $50.00 for 1st place winner
Close Up – $50.00 for 1st place winner

We are also accepting prizes from local magic shops and businesses to be divided among the 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category – those will be announced the day of the contests.

You must be registered to for Michigan Magic Day to be an entrant in the contests – when purchasing your tickets online you can pay the $10.00 entry fee. There will be a limit of 6 entrants per category – Winner of Jr. Stage Competition will open the evening show.

DOWNLOAD the rules here