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PARLOR/STAGE CONTEST RULES

To Enter

Any member in good standing may sign up for this competition by simply sending an e-mail or by phoning any one of the officers.  Sign up as early as possible; sign ups will be accepted upto 24 hours before the competition is schedule to begin.

The Venue

The goal is to create an atmosphere as close to a real stage environment as possible. The audience will be seated at least 6 feet from the performer who will be on a raised platform (if possible) witha curtain for a backdrop.

Rules

1. Only paid up members of Ring 216 are eligible to perform

2. Parlor is defined as a performance that may be carried out in its entirety in a 4 x 8 foot area separated from the audience by 6 feet or more.  The performing area is on the same level as the spectators or slightly raised (i.e. it is not a raised stage).  It may optionally include such props as a draped table and chair(s).  All other props (provided by the magician) must be carried on, setup, and carried off in the allotted time period.  The natural venue for this type of show would included birthday parties and smaller shows for corporations at luncheons or trade booths.

3. The performance must be accomplished in a minimum of 6 minutes and a maximum of 12 minutes.

Judging

The decision of the judges, president and board is FINAL.  Non-participants will rate the performers in three categories using a scale of 1 to 6 in each (six being the best mark possible).  The three categories are:

• Presentation - Did the participant establish eye contact with the audience and  minimize distracting twitches or mannerisms; and was he/she dressed appropriately with proper posture, diction and speed.?
   

• Technique/Technical - Did the participant flash, reveal, or fumble over techiques or patter?
   

• Magical/Entertainment Value - Were the effects truly magical in nature, entertaining in the presentation and was the finish clearly understood and related to the presentation?