Ring 76 sponsors two contests each year. They are typically scheduled to take place at two of the Ring's meetings (see Meeting Schedule. One is a Close-Up Contest dedicated to the art of presenting magic that happens inches from the spectator's watchful eyes. Our other contest, the Stage Contest, is focused on the traditional presentation of magic from the platform or stage in front of a large audience.

Any member of Ring 76 in good standing is permitted to enter these contests. The Rules and Procedures that govern these contests can be found below.

I.B.M. Ring 76 Contest Rules And Procedures

(Revised: 30Jan2012)

I. OVERVIEW

A. I.B.M Ring 76 conducts two magic contests annually to present awards in Stage and Close-Up Magic.

1. First Place in each contest will be awarded $50

2. Second Place in each contest will be awarded $25

3. Third Place in each contest will be awarded $15

B. The Ring 76 Board of Officers is responsible for the conduct of the contests.

C. The 1^st VP (Entertainment) will be the Contest Chairman. In the event that the 1^st VP is unable to serve, the 1^st VP will designate a Contest Chairman to act in his or her stead.

D. Copies of the contest rules and procedures will be provided by the Board to members by request, and will be available for download on the organization's internet website.

II. RULES GOVERNING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF ENTRANTS

A. All contestants must be members in good standing of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and of I.B.M Ring 76.

B. All contestants must make their intention to compete known to the 1^st VP (Entertainment) at least one week prior to the date of the competition. There is a limit of twelve contestants. Priority will be given in order of application.

C. All contestants are subject to the contest Rules and Procedures, which will be provided to them upon request.

D. Contest performances may not knowingly include unauthorized use of intellectual property.

E. The audience at the I.B.M. Ring 76 contests may include children and families, and the material presented in the contest performance must be suitable for this type of audience, i.e., no "blue material."

III. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE CONTEST PERFORMANCES

A. CLOSE-UP Contest

1. All Close-up contestants must present themselves prepared to perform at the location designated for the Close-up contest at least thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled beginning of the Close-up Contest.Contestants must make their presence known by personally reporting to the Contest Chairman.

2. The facilities for the contest will vary. Contestants will work at a table before several spectators. Contestants are responsible for providing all other equipment and resources they need for their performance.If a sound system is to be used as a source of music or sound effects, the contestant will be responsible for its operation.

3. Each contestant is allowed two (2) minutes to set up the equipment necessary for their performance.Each contestant will introduce him- or herself.The Contest Chairman will initiate the beginning of the performance, The time limit for the performance is eight (8) minutes.Each contestant is allowed one (1) minute to strike (remove equipment) at the completion of their performance. Contestants may be disqualified if the time limit is exceeded.

4. Contestants may be required to complete their performance as many as four (4) times.Performance frequency will depend upon the size of the audience and the facilities, and will be at the discretion of the Contest Chairman. Contestants will have at least eight (8) minutes to reset between each performance.

5. All decisions concerning interpretations of, and exceptions to these rules will be made by the Contest Chairman.

B. STAGE CONTEST

1. The order of the contestants appearance in the Stage Contest Preliminary Contest will be determined by a random drawing prior to the commencement of the Stage Contest.

2. All Stage contestants must present themselves prepared to perform at the location designated for the Stage Contest at least thirty (30) minutes before the scheduled beginning of the Stage Contest.Contestants must make their presence known by personally reporting to the Contest Chairman.

3. The facilities for the contest will vary with the meeting site.Ring 76 will provide a microphone and a CD player.If a music system other than a CD player is to be used as a source of music or sound effects, the contestant must provide the player and connecting cables. Contestants are responsible for providing any other resources needed for their performance.

4. A reasonable amount of time, at the discretion of the Contest Chairman, will be permitted for the setting of apparatus in the performance area. An announcer will announce the contestant's name.This announcement will initiate the beginning of the performance, and the timing of the performance will begin immediately following the introduction of the contestant.The time limit for the performance is eight (8) minutes.Contestants will be disqualified if the time limit is exceeded. A reasonable amount of time, at the discretion of the Contest Chairman, will be permitted to strike (remove equipment) at the completion of their performance.All contestants must depart the performance area with tables, props, etc. upon the completion of their performance.

5. The use of any smoke generating effects, or pyrotechnic materials larger than matches, candles, or small displays of flash paper/string/cotton must be approved by the Contest Chairman.Any deviations from the approved effects, i.e. pyrotechnic effects greater in magnitude or quantity than those approved by the Contest Chairman are grounds for disqualification.

6. All decisions concerning interpretations of, and exceptions to these rules will be made by the Contest Chairman.

IV. RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE JUDGING

A. Contestants will be judged by members in good standing of Ring 76. All members present will be provided with a ballot upon which they will write the name of one contestant. All ballots will be collected by the Contest Chairman and designated assistants.

B. Ballots will be counted by the 1^st VP Entertainment. The contestant receiving the most ballots will be awarded First Place. The contestant receiving the second most ballots will be awarded Second Place.The contestant receiving the third most ballots will be awarded Third Place.In the event of a tie for First Place, the Ring 76 Board will vote to select First Place from among the tied contestants. (If a Board member is one of the contestants competing for First Place, he or she will be recused from the vote). In the event of ties for Second or Third Place, duplicate awards will be presented.

I.B.M. Ring 76 Contest Rules And Procedures

I. OVERVIEW

A. I.B.M Ring 76 conducts two magic contests annually to present awards in Stage and Close-Up Magic.

B. The Ring 76 Board of Officers is responsible for the conduct of the contests.

C. The 1^st VP (Entertainment) will be the Contest Chairman. In the event that the 1^st VP is unable to serve, the 1^st VP will designate a Contest Chairman to act in his or her stead.

D. Copies of the contest rules and procedures will be provided by the Board to members by request, and will be available for download on the organization's internet website.

II. RULES GOVERNING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF ENTRANTS

A. All contestants must be members in good standing of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and of I.B.M Ring 76.

B. All contestants must make their intention to compete known to the 1^st VP (Entertainment) at least one week prior to the date of the competition. There is a limit of twelve contestants. Priority will be given in order of application.

C. All contestants are subject to the contest Rules and Procedures, which will be provided to them upon request.

D. Contest performances may not knowingly include unauthorized use of intellectual property.

E. The audience at the I.B.M. Ring 76 contests may include children and families, and the material presented in the contest performance must be suitable for this type of audience, i.e., no "blue material."

III. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE CONTEST PERFORMANCES

A. CLOSE-UP Contest

B. STAGE CONTEST

IV. RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE JUDGING

A. Contestants will be judged by members in good standing of Ring 76. All members present will be provided with a ballot upon which they will write the name of one contestant. All ballots will be collected by the Contest Chairman and designated assistants.

C. All decisions concerning interpretations of, and exceptions to these rules will be made by the Contest Chairman.

V. PRESENTATION OF THE CONTEST AWARDS

A. Announcement of winners and presentation of awards will take place at Ring 76’s Annual Installation Banquet.

I.B.M. Ring 76 Contest Rules And Procedures

I. OVERVIEW

A. I.B.M Ring 76 conducts two magic contests annually to present awards in Stage and Close-Up Magic.

B. The Ring 76 Board of Officers is responsible for the conduct of the contests.

C. The 1st VP (Entertainment) will be the Contest Chairman. In the event that the 1st VP is unable to serve, the 1st VP will designate a Contest Chairman to act in his or her stead.

D. Copies of the contest rules and procedures will be provided by the Board to members by request, and will be available for download on the organization's internet website.

II. RULES GOVERNING THE ACCEPTABILITY OF ENTRANTS

A. All contestants must be members in good standing of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and of I.B.M Ring 76.

B. All contestants must make their intention to compete known to the 1st VP (Entertainment) at least one week prior to the date of the competition. There is a limit of twelve contestants. Priority will be given in order of application.

C. All contestants are subject to the contest Rules and Procedures, which will be provided to them upon request.

D. Contest performances may not knowingly include unauthorized use of intellectual property.

E. The audience at the I.B.M. Ring 76 contests may include children and families, and the material presented in the contest performance must be suitable for this type of audience, i.e., no "blue material."

III. RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE CONTEST PERFORMANCES

A. CLOSE-UP Contest

B. STAGE CONTEST

IV. RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE JUDGING

A. Contestants will be judged by members in good standing of Ring 76. All members present will be provided with a ballot upon which they will write the name of one contestant. All ballots will be collected by the Contest Chairman and designated assistants.

C. All decisions concerning interpretations of, and exceptions to these rules will be made by the Contest Chairman.

V. PRESENTATION OF THE CONTEST AWARDS

A. Announcement of winners and presentation of awards will take place at Ring 76’s Annual Installation Banquet.

C. The 1^st VP (Entertainment) will be the Contest Chairman. In the event that the 1^st VP is unable to serve, the 1^st VP will designate a Contest Chairman to act in his or her stead.

B. All contestants must make their intention to compete known to the 1^st VP (Entertainment) at least one week prior to the date of the competition. There is a limit of twelve contestants. Priority will be given in order of application.