Competition
The Bob White Wand
Held each year. The current winner is the latest year on record.
Description
The Bob White Wand has been awarded at Newcastle Magic Circle since 1954. It is named after an ex-member of the Circle who contributed significantly to the growth of the club.
Rules
1. The trophy shall be competed for annually and presented to the winner at the Annual Dinner.
2. The competition is confined to members of the Newcastle Magic Circle.
3. The competition shall comprise at least four sections from, for example but not limited to, a card effect, a children's effect, a mental effect, a silk effect, a sleight of hand effect (not necessarily a routine), or a transposition effect. The council will decide the categories at the AGM, and will aim to change the categories each year. Further sections may be added by the council should it be deemed desirable. All members present on the occasion of the competition shall be asked to vote. Competitors cannot vote.
4. It is suggested that presentation of effect, topical appeal, dexterity, appearance of apparatus as well as originality be taken into account when judging. It should be borne in mind that originality alone is not the only factor in influencing the person voting.
5. Competitors may nominate one or more of their effects or routines to be considered for entry into the Norsto Cup competition for originality. The organiser of the competition must be informed which effect or routine is being entered.
6. The member gaining the highest total of points for the series of competitions shall be the winner and hold the trophy for one year, plus a smaller one to keep.
7. Points shall be awarded as follows: 1st, 3 points; 2nd, 2 points; 3rd, 1 point. In the event of a tie for 1st place, the points shall be 2½ each and 3rd place 1 point (no 2nd place where there is a tie for 1st). In the event of a tie for 2nd place, the points shall be 1st, 3 points and 2nd, 1½ each (no 3rd place where there is a tie for 2nd). In the event of a tie for 3rd place, the points shall be 1st, 3 points, 2nd, 2 points and 3rd, 1½ each. If more than one person has the same winning total, the person with the most 1st places shall be the winner. Should a tie still result, the trophy shall be held for 6 months by each winner.
Rules updated and issued January 2021.