Rules and Regulations of the Shanghai International Magic Festival & International Magic Competition
I. Missions
The Shanghai International Magic Festival & International Magic Competition is an event opening to the world for the international cultural exchange. Its missions are to demonstrate excellent magical arts from all countries, developing Chinese magical arts, training new magical art professionals and promoting the magical exchange between China and other countries.
II. Date and Locations for the Festival
The 7th Shanghai International Magic Festival & International Magic Competition is to be held on November 3-6, 2011. The location is in Shanghai, China.
III. Organization Structure
The Organizing Committee of the Shanghai International Magic Festival is established in charge of the practical arrangements and administrations.
The Jury Committee of the International Magic Competition is established. It consists of domestic and overseas judges invited by the organizing committee.
IV. Activities
International stage magic competition for invited talents
International stage magic competition for new talents
Stage magic gala shows
Close-up gala shows
Seminars
Magic Props Fair
V. About the International Magic Competition
1) Competition Rules
Stage magicians from any countries or regions may apply for participation.
The organizing committee will decide the final applicants and invite no more than 30 competitors, based on the application materials.
There are no age restrictions but the number of each competition group should be no more than 3.
The contesting performance time should be between five to fifteen minutes. The time violated participants will be ruled out.
Contestant may ask for termination of performance due to mistakes or accidents. As a result, he/she is ruled out for this competition.
Contestants should be well prepared for the competition. They are responsible for any accidents due to the short preparation by their own.
Any accidents causing the performance termination due to the mismanipulation of the stage equipments including sound and lights will be evaluated and the performance may be restarted.
2) Prizes
Stage Magic Competition for Invited Talents
1 gold prize US$2,000/each
2 silver prizes US$1,000/each
3 bronze prizes US$500/each
Stage Magic Competition for New Talents
1 gold prize US$2,000/each
2 silver prize s US$800/each
3 bronze prizes US$300/each
3) Application Procedure
Applicant should fill out the application forms, with the name and the length of the contesting performance included.
Applicant should provide the video record of the contesting performance, the stage light and the sound requirements as well as the weight and dimensions of the equipments. The participated item can't be altered after the confirmation from the organization committee. It has to be re-applied if the change is necessary.
Applicant should provide 4 recent color or black-and-white photos, including 2 passport photos (5x5CM) and 2 stage photos (13x18CM—20x25CM).
The application materials should be sent to the organizing committee office of the China Shanghai International Magic Festival no later then September 10, 2011.
Address: 2266 Gonghe Xin Road, Shanghai, China. Zip Code: 200072
Tel. 0086-21-66524566 Fax: 0086-21-66526486
Email: circusworld@vip.citiz.net
The organizing committee will decide on the contesting programs, based on the application materials. The results will be announced by written notice to the applicants before September 30, 2011.
If there is any inconsistency between the performed program and the planned program confirmed by the organizing committee, the contestant will be ruled out for competition.
The application materials, photos and videos will not be returned.
4) Celebration Performance
The winners and their assistants should agree to participate in the various celebration performances which are organized by Organizing Committee with free of charge, including the closing ceremony. Shows will be chosen among the winners through the organizing committee.
5) The Sequence of the Contesting Programs
The contest sequence, the stage walking and the lighting adjustments will be arranged by the organization committee. The contest sequence will be informed to the participants at registration. It can't be altered by the participants.
6) Stage
No flame or explosive is allowed on the stage. Naked performances are forbidden. If the program really involves flame or smoke, a permission of the organizing committee is required.
Stage technical information is attached in a different folder.
7) Costumes and Equipments
Contestants should prepare their own costumes, cosmetics and equipments.
8) Music
Contestants should bring their own accompanying music. The music tapes should be clearly marked with the contestant's name, performance name and the length of performance, and should be delivered to the organizing committee office during the registration.
The music can be in DAT, CD or MD.
It is suggested that contestants bring an additional music tape as back up.
9) Judgment
The jury group consists of Chinese and foreign experts invited by the organizing committee. The judgment is based on the following items:
A. Art B. Technical Skills C. Originality D. Effect
The jury regulations are attached in a different folder.
The scores given by the jury for the contestants are absolute and final.
10) Fees
International travel expense and equipment shipping are the contestants' own cost. The organizing committee will responsible for the contestants' lodging and board during their stay in Shanghai.
The application fee is US$100 or RMB650, paid at the registration.
11) Rights
The organizing committee will arrange for the contestants to participate in such promotion activities as interviews and photographing. There is no charge for on site video recording and live TV broadcasting.
The organizing committee should protect the rights of the contestants. The photos and the video recording materials mentioned above can only be used for program promotion. The TV materials can only be broadcasted on the TV programs owned by the organization committee. It can't be sold or exchanged to other TV stations. They are prohibited for commercial publication.
12) Insurance
Insurance is the contestants' own responsibility. The organizing committee will not be responsible for any injury, accidents or property loss during transportation or during competition.
VI. Gala Performances
The organizing committee will invite international famous magicians to participate in the gala shows "World Spectacular Stage Magic" and "World Spectacular Close-up" during the International Magic Festival, as well as the open house events available to the residents in Shanghai.
VII. Seminars
Seminars and exchange activities on the Chinese and foreign magical arts will be held during the International Magic Festival.
VIII. Magic Props Fair
Magic props fair will be held during the International Magic Festival.
IX. If there is any change about the sponsoring and organizing institutes of the festival, the organizing committee will announce before each festival.
X. If there are different understandings of this Rules and Regulations, the Rules and Regulations written in Chinese version will be the authority. The right for interpreting this Rules and Regulations belongs to the organizing committee of the Shanghai International Magic Festival reserves.
The Organizing Committee
The 7th Shanghai International Magic Festival & Competition 2011
The application of stage magic competition for new talents:
- a. The domestic and foreign competitors are all acceptable.
- b. Please read the rules and regulations of the competition carefully.
- c. Please fill out the application form and return it to the organizing committee by email or fax.
- d. Supply the DVD of the contest show to the organizing committee.
- e. The organizing committee will check the application materials and give the final confirmation to the competitors.
- f. The organizing committee sends the invitation letters to the confirmed contestants.
- g. Contestants pay the registration fees US$100 or RMB650 per person when check in.
- h. The local board and lodging of contestants during the 7th Shanghai international magic festival & competition 2011 are free of charge.
- i. A full set of free tickets for magic festival will be given to each contestant by the organizing committee.
Organizing Committee
Address: 2266, Gong He Xin Road, Shanghai, China
The 7th Shanghai International Magic Festival & Competition 2011
Postal Code: 200072
Tel: 0086-21-66524566
Fax: 0086-21-66526486
E-mail：circusworld@vip.citiz.net
Sponsors:
Department of Art, Ministry of Culture, the People's Republic of China、China Acrobats Association、Shanghai Municipal Culture, Radio Broadcasting,Film and Television Administration、Shanghai Federation of Literature and Arts Circles、Changning District People's Government、Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group、Radio and Television Shanghai、China Shanghai International Arts Festival、Shanghai Garment (Group) Co., Ltd.
Organizers:
SMEG Performing Arts Group、Shanghai Circus World、 Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe、Shanghai International Gymnastics Center、Bureau of Culture of Changning District、Shanghai Acrobats Association
Co-organizer:
Shanghai Cultural Information & Booking Center
Contact Way:
Organizing Committee of Shanghai International Magic Festival & Competition 2011
Address: 2266 Gonghexin Road, Shanghai, China Post Code: 200072 Telephone: 0086-21-66524566
Fax: 0086-21-66526486 Email：circusworld@vip.citiz.net Web site：www.shanghaimagic.cn
