The stage magic category includes manipulation, general magic, stage illusions, comedy magic, mental magic, and parlour magic. Please note that a parlour act may be entered either in the stage or close-up category – the competitor may decide which setting suits the performance best. No separate prizes are awarded for subcategories; all acts compete within the same stage magic category.

The stage magic competition will take place at Hanaholmen’s Celsius Auditorium on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The venue features a stage with a raked audience and the possibility to use a front curtain. Spectators have easy access to the stage via stairs running across its full width. Basic lighting and sound equipment will be provided, though lighting options are limited. Please contact the organizers well in advance if your act requires anything out of the ordinary.

Headset and handheld microphones will be available, but we cannot guarantee a dedicated microphone for each competitor throughout the competition. It is also possible to connect your own remote-controlled audio device or microphone to the sound system.

There is a small backstage room next to the stage with direct access, but it cannot accommodate all competitors and their props. A separate waiting area will be arranged as close to the auditorium as possible. Competitors will move into the backstage area between performances.

The organizers reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Registration for the competition opens in spring 2026.