Application Form for I.B.M./F.I.S.M. Contests

2027 I.B.M. Magic Championships

Las Vegas • July 15–17, 2027

This is more than a contest. It’s your chance to compete and perform in Las Vegas!

For decades, the International Brotherhood of Magicians has been organizing the most prestigious magic awards in the USA. The I.B.M. Gold Medal International Award of Excellence in Stage Performance and the I.B.M. Gold Cups International Award of Excellence in Close-Up Performance are some of the most sought after honors a magician can achieve.

In 2027, the contest gets even bigger.

During the I.B.M. Convention in Las Vegas, July 15–17, the I.B.M. will host the F.I.S.M. North American Championships, creating one extraordinary, combined competition:

The I.B.M. 2027 Magic Championships & F.I.S.M. 2027 North American Championships

Competitors will have the opportunity to perform before an international panel of judges, compete for I.B.M. awards and significant cash prizes, and potentially earn the opportunity to represent North America at the 2028 F.I.S.M. World Championship of Magic in South Korea.

Three I.B.M. Contests. One Incredible Convention.

The I.B.M. will present three separate competitions in 2027:

Stage Magic • Close-Up Magic • Youth Magic

The Youth Magic Contest will remain a separate I.B.M. competition and is not part of the F.I.S.M. North American Championships. Youth members interested in seeking F.I.S.M. recognition should contact the contest organizers for further information.

The Stage and Close-up contests are your doorways to F.I.S.M. 2028. This is your chance to represent North America at the Olympics of magic.

Click here for full rules and procedures

Which Contest are you entering?

Close-Up

Stage

Junior Contest (stage and close-up for ages 7-17)

New form must be filled out for each contest entered

Stage name (if any)

First name

Last name

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Phone

I.B.M. Member Number

Contestants who are not I.B.M. members will not be eligible for any of the I.B.M. cash prizes

Alternate Membership Details

If you are not an I.B.M. member, provide another F.I.S.M. associated organization, telephone number, and membership number.

Have you registered for the convention?

Yes

Residency or Immigration Status

To qualify for F.I.S.M. North America you must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.A. or Canada or be a nonimmigrant visa holder and residing in the U.S.A. or Canada for not less than 12 months.

Birthdate

Month

Day

Year

Check One

Adult (Age 18+)

Youth (Age 7-17) - Signature of legal guardian required

Are your I.B.M. membership dues paid in full through July 2027?

Yes

I certify that the above information is true and correct, that I have read and agree to abide by the Contest Rules and Procedures, and that no knowingly unauthorized use of intellectual property will be included in my contest performances. I agree to indemnify and hold the International Brotherhood of Magicians harmless for any damages, expenses or losses it may incur by reason of claims made against me as a result of my participation in this contest, regardless of the merit of any such claims.

Link to Online Video of your act (YouTube or similar)

You can also choose to email this link to IBMMagicContest@gmail.com

Upload your hi-res headshot

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Signature

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Important Notes

1. All acts should be more than 5 minutes and less than 10 minutes in duration.

2. Use of any fire effects are heavily restricted and MUST be cleared with the contest organizers in writing before the contest. This includes sparks, matches, candles, open flames or any other fire effects. We follow the rules of the venue and the Fire Dept., and any infringement of this rule will result in disqualification. We do not know what the regulations for the finals will be so we recommend avoiding any use of fire effects. If you want to use a fire effect, please contact us ASAP.

3. You are responsible for setting up the stage and clearing the stage. There is a time limit of 2 minutes for setting up and 2 minutes for clearing. If you drop anything (playing cards, etc.) you are responsible for picking them up. If you drop many items, you MUST bring a drop-cloth. If you have any questions, please ask.

4. Use of any confetti MUST be cleared with the contest organizers in writing before the contest. Small quantities may be permitted. Large quantities may not be permitted. If you do use confetti, you are responsible for picking it up (see 3 above). Mylar confetti and glitter are strictly forbidden. If you intend to use a confetti, please contact us ASAP.

5. Use of any smoke effects MUST be cleared with the contest organizers in writing before the contest. This includes smoke machines, vaporizers, dry ice, or anything that resembles smoke. If you intend to use smoke effects, please contact us ASAP.