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 at 11.00 am. The venue features a stage with a raked audience and the possibility to use a front curtain for setting up during competition. 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 to the stage. However, there is not enough space in this room for all competitors and their props, so the main waiting area will be arranged as close to the auditorium as possible. There will be a short break during the competition, during which competitors will move to the backstage room next to the stage. 

The organizers reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Applications for the competition are open until September 4, 2026, at 23:59.