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UPDATE: There is a rules Q&A thread here on the Ellusionist forums. Questions will be answered there, not in this post. See ya there!
ARE YOU ELLUSIONIST’S PERFORMANCE CHAMPION? FIND OUT!
If you have followed Ellusionist for any amount of time, you know there’s one thing we consistently preach, harp about, champion, praise and wish there was much more of: AUDIENCE INTERACTION.
Don’t get us wrong: Showing your chops in a Web cam session is cool. You can get a lot of good feedback. But how many of us bust our butts to get out and perform our art in front of living, breathing people? That’s what this is all about, and we have just the contest to get you out there.
Do you have what it takes to be crowed as E’s PERFORMANCE CHAMPION? We think you do.
In a nutshell: Grab a buddy and have them film you perform an effect or routine. You can start out with a fancy intro if you want, but the meat is the performance. A pool of judges, including Brad Christian and Justin Miller, will judge the entries and pick The best routine will be named Ellusionist Performance Champion for 2009. And that title comes with some incredible goods, including:
- 24 Arcane decks, Ellusionist’s new custom deck of playing cards. We’ll make sure you get some of each color.
- A rare, precision-cut Porper clip featuring the Arcane ace. There won’t be a lot of these floating around.
- A $100 shopping spree at Ellusionist.com. Stock up on books, supplies or scoop up that new hotness you’ve been eyeing.
- Your video will appear all over the place on Ellusionist’s Web site and social networking sites. We’re talking on our YouTube channel, Facebook page, front page of the site and more.
- If we like what we see, you may see yourself on Ellusionist more than you know….
Ready to perform? Good. Here’s the rules:
- Entrants of the contest must be members of the Ellusionist forums in good standing (That means you’re not banned). Elites and Moderators are eligible, but staff members are not. That means Joe Hadsall’s gothic sponge bunnies routine doesn’t stand a chance.
- Your video MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO GENUINE AUDIENCE MEMBERS! Trust us: We’ll catch stooges and plants.
- You can enter as many as THREE videos.
- Your video must include at least one product produced or taught by Ellusionist. That can be a deck of Ghosts, or Ringtone. It can be Two Card Monte, or a double lift. We’re looking for either an Ellusionist signature product or an effect taught and/or made by an Ellusionist artist.
- Maximum video time is 10 minutes. (That means if your routine is so long that it takes multiple parts to post, it’s too long.) There is no minimum time.
- The video must have been filmed no earlier than May 20, 2009.
- The person submitting the video must be the person performing in the video.
- Only one performer can be featured in a video.
- Videos must be submitted to the Member Videos forum on forums.ellusionist.com, and must abide by that forum’s submission policies.
- Basic video effects will be allowed. You can produce a fancypants graphic introduction if you want. HOWEVER: The routine must be featured in ONE CONTINUOUS TAKE. Videos that feature breakaway edits will be frowned upon by judges.
- MOST IMPORATNT: We’ll say it again, this is about how you CONNECT with your spectators. Your chops and skills are exciting, what we’re looking for is your ability to leave your spectators with that unforgettable feeling.
ENTRY DEADLINE: 12:01 A.M. MONDAY, AUGUST 24.
So, how will we pick the winner? Glad you asked:
- Judges will review entries as they are posted. (Remember, with judges including Justin Miller and Brad Christian, you’d better bring your A-Game)
- As with many performance-based competitions, judging will be subjective. They will look for a performer’s charisma, patter and/or presentation, creativity and execution.
- Video production and quality will also play a part. You won’t need an expensive camera, but you won’t want to film this on your cell phone, either.
Get out there. Drop some jaws. Record said jaws dropping. And claim your prize. Good luck!
RULES QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED IN THIS THREAD ON THE ELLUSIONIST FORUMS.
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those are some nice prizes!
good luck to everyone!
Can i join? Hehehe! Go and check out bearwinmeily.net
how many colors of the arcane deck are there?
dude i am so enterin the contest
Videos must be in english?
SOLD!!
Ellusionist,
I sure would LOVE to see a FEMALE win this contest. There are way too many men, and not nearly enough women who even enter these contests, so it would be great change of pace to see a girl not only enter this contest, but WIN it as well.
Thank you,
George Waldman
TheMatrix72370@yahoo.com
I am real angry that it had to be filmed before may 6.
”The video must have been filmed no earlier than May 20, 2009.”
Doesn’t that mean filmed after May 20?
It won’t make sense to be submitting videos that are not up to date.
Err… no?
Can it be done in another language?
how can you expect contestants to submit videos which filmed before may 20th, this is the first notice of this competition. ridiculous. obviously no one had all the regulations in mind when filming without the competition in mind!
Two questions:
1. Like someone asked before: Does it have to be in english?
( I live in Puerto Rico and I don’t think someone from the street is going to speak english just for a video)
2. Could I film in a bar or somewhere like that?
(because most of the time if I’m doing a magic trick and it’s not to my friends or in a party it’s most likely to be in a bar)
Thank you Ellusionist
SM
Nizar: We’re not. Read again: Videos EARLIER than May 20, 2009, won’t be accepted. That means all that cool footage you shot during Memorial Day counts. Or you can film completely new footage, right up until the deadline of Aug. 24.
All other questions will not be answered here. But to keep things all in one convenient place, there is a thread on the Ellusionist forums that has a rules Q&A.
IM entering the contest too!!!!
I’m totally going 2 win this! there’s only 1 thing standing between me and the prizes: the forums! how do i join them? (i mean, i already registered myself, but all the forums still seem to be locked for me… what’s the deal?)
Looking foreward to this should be good may the best magician/mentalist/illusionits/card shark and so on win
hey i m also going to b a winner by magic
I’ll surely give it a try. Working on my routine right now. Go dudes! Dont just sit there! Get up and start doing some serious practice.!ONLY PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
I want to enter the contest, but I don’t have any ellusionist.com products. Can I still enter the contest?
I think that this competition will create an interesting competitive spirit that cannot be produced by anything else.
im just a kid 12 years old:)
wheres the entrance tab
YAY!!! Finally i have a reason to perform for strangers. Every time we go somewhere, my mom tells me “leave your cards. or “no magic while we’re here. Well now i have a good reason so ha mommy!
Hello I am Joshua,I am from Germany.
I wanted to know if its possible that the language in the video is German.
Thanks for answers!!!
The rules say: “Your video must include at least one product produced or taught by Ellusionist. That can be a deck of Ghosts, or Ringtone. It can be Two Card Monte, or a double lift. We’re looking for either an Ellusionist signature product or an effect taught and/or made by an Ellusionist artist.”
Is it possible only to use The Black Tiger Deck Red Pips (ordered on ellusionist.com).
im from the philippines all of my routines are from you guyz… and the deck im using is ellusionist decks…im a real fan of ellusionist… i just finish studying the art of magic…and i reall y love to share it…i practice on street to but im not a professional…i just love magic..its my hobby…can i join this video thing?
i dont have any idea about card magic, but after visted this site,i got something spcecial.i want to study more and more.its giving more and more pleasure to me. very thanks to ellusionist.
I has been asked before but noone answered. Is it ok if the participants speak a language rather than english?
Hi im a fan of ellusionist, but i don’t have any ellusionist stuff… still i’m going to enter the contest, but i don’t think that i am going to get throu the contest with simple card deck’s
Cool, but just like everyone else I’m wondering if the audiance and the magician have to speak english or if they can speak another language.
Also these prizes rock.
im a girl im gonna win mabey….
I’m defiantly gonna try my hardest….i dont have much time better get out there…
I have a few things to say.
Well first of all a lot asked if they can perform in other languages. This is a good question… German, french or spanish are ok but I’m romanian. I don’t think that brad or justin speak Romanian.
Are there any age restrictions? I’m 13 and I’m not a pro but magic is my life and I practice a lot. I really wish I will become a pro…
And that’s it i’ll try to give my best
I think I will enter this contest.But all you guys are lucky because they don’t let levitations,self vanish,light as a feather levitation,moving vanish,shrink vanish etc.If I enter with Ellusionist tricks there is 4% that i’m gonna loose.
I want to do some unique magic tricks but i feel like if I do a magic trick from ellusionist there is a more likely chance to win. ALso, im only 11. Is there any age restrictions?
Will it be to late to submit videos after the deadline?
I hope someone whos like 14-16 wins this, as this is the majority of the age group at ellusionsit so to see someone this age actually do this would be impressive.
Can it be a black deck tiger or must it be a ghost deck ?????
I’m in! ahahahahaa…………..
i cant wait its gunna be awesome
Let’s get it on!
Can i Join?
Mi nombre es Anel, soy de Panamá, me encanta ellusionist, lastimosamente en mi país no hay productos “E”, yo tengo unicamente una tiger black que me regaló un amigo que viajo a Estados Unidos, me parece una buena iniciativa mostrar videos de aficionados.
-Anel GTR-
this is exiting new cards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
good luck to everyone
is the arcane deck a new deck or does it mean something
hey in my country we speak spanish, can the videos be in spanish?
I’m taking this one.
Keep the prices, I want to show people how to perform.
This is going to be fun. I can’t wait. My friend is going to follow me around the mall with a video camera, and tape me doing tricks.
All these contests and prizes and such its all getting me
hyped up. Unfortunately knowing so many people will
submit videos it sucks to know that chances of winning
are probably slim.
hi
Ey, I have a question, I live in the Netherlands and most of the time I perform for dutch people and I think they would feel pretty awkward if I force them to speak english =P , is it ok to talk dutch in the video and then put in some subtitles, or does it has to be english?
Oh sorry I saw that the question already has been asked, so sorry for asking twice, anyways hope anyone can give the answer fast, so I can start filming=P
how i do the Kaos Card Through Window
im only 14, but ive been doin street magic for a awhile now..
best of luck to everyone
nice prizes ill hopefully do good and take home the gold!
That’s good prizes! Hey can i also post my own trick there in the video?
What up E’guys, i’m Brazilian, and i was wondering if the video has to be in english or if i can put my video in portuguese with no problems…
Hugs!
I am the best on the Eastcoast! I will prove it
Good luck everybody! There should be some sweet videos.
I want you all to remember my name because soon enough it’s going to be the only thing you’ll hear when all the many crowds scream my name in succession to my awesome video.
(in other words I have no idea what I’m going to do, but I’ll try my hardest to win)
the greatest male magician the world has ever seen
I’m only joking good luck to all those participating I hope you all do well
How do i send in the video after i film it?
nice, im so up for this
hey guys,
so excited for this contest which i will be entering.
just wondering, do you have to have someone hold the camera, or can you just set it down. also are there any possible legal issues with just walking up to someone and asking them to be in a video that you will be posting on the internet?
thanks, tony
None of these questions are going to be answered here
(at least i think)
@Hugo AKA: That’s correct.
As Joe Hadsall said earlier in the comments:
“All other questions will not be answered here. But to keep things all in one convenient place, there is a thread on the Ellusionist forums that has a rules Q&A” : http://forums.ellusionist.com/showthread.php?t=85681
Anyone: All answers are answered in the Q and A topic on the forum of this.(look above for the link) Do Not ask questions here.
For short:
-Yes, other languages are okay, but the judges speak english, so subtitles are nice.
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omg…. this said some of each color… meaning… theres more than one color….. now i have to enter… because i wont have the money to buy alot of different decks because of colors…. unfortunately i probably have no chance of winning….. im heading over to the forums tho to check this out…. and ask a few questions… btw whats up with all the people asking questions here when it clearly states not to…. and that question doesnt count… anyway… -heroic voice- TOOOO THE FORUMS! (Dramatic dum dum dum dum music)
now i actually read rest of page and see its already past deadline, and i look like a fool