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The 26th International Magic Close Up Competition & Kevin Reay Trophy will be held on 28 November 2009 at the Mermaid Theatre
The Mermaid Conference & Events Centre
Puddle Dock
Blackfriars
London
EC4V 3DB
Contact georgia@internationalmagic.com for qualifying requirements.
Year |
1st Prize Winner |
Country |
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2008 |
Shaw Farquhar |
Canada |
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2007 |
Satoru |
Japan |
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2006 |
Mark Oberon |
UK |
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2005 |
Martin Eisele |
Germany |
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2004 |
Ferenc Galambos |
Hungary |
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2003 |
Hayashi |
Germany |
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2002 |
Shoot Ogawa |
Japan |
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2001 |
Peter Wardell |
UK |
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2000 |
Chris Power |
UK |
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1999 |
Heinz (Pit Hartling) |
Germany |
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1998 |
Chad Long |
USA |
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1997 |
Steve Bedwell |
UK |
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1996 |
Bob Sheets |
USA |
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1995 |
Vasili Rudenko |
Russia |
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1994 |
Michael Vincent |
UK |
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1993 |
Christian Chelman |
Belgium |
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1992 |
Carl Cloutier |
Canada |
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1991 |
Gary Kurtz |
Canada |
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1990 |
Mark Nathan Sicher |
USA |
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1989 |
Gazzo |
UK |
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1988 |
Lennart Green |
Sweden |
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1987 |
Carlos Vaquera |
Belgium |
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1986 |
Davide Costi |
Italy |
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1985 |
Lennart Green |
Sweden |
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1984 |
Kevin Reay |
UK |
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The Rules: |
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| 1. | All competitors must be fully registered for the Convention. Acts will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. | ||
| 2. | There will be one performance only for each competitor | ||
| 3. | The running order of competitors will be drawn at random. | ||
| 4. | Competitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before their estimated performance time and contact convention stewards upon arrival. | ||
| 5. | The perforamance will be recorded by International Magic and released on DVD/Video as part of the exclusive International Magic Competition range. | ||
| 6. | There is no specific time limit for disqualification although competitors are kindly requested to keep performances to approximately 10-12 minutes. | ||
| 7. | Admittance as a competitor is by prior arrangement with International Magic only. | ||
| 8. | No smoke, fire or pyrotechnic effects may be used in performances without prior arrangement and consent from International Magic. | ||
| 9. | Any special setting requirements (tables, chairs etc) must be requested promptly upon checking with withthe organising staff. | ||
| 10. | The judges' decision will be final and results will be announced on Sunday afternoon. | ||
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The competition has been recorded for sale since 1986 and is available for purchase on DVD (click here for more details). The competition is judged by an international panel of experts in magic who are all very experienced in judging international competitions.
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| For a taste of who has been with us at the previous years conventions check out the annual history pages. CLICK HERE | |||