Competition
The Edmund Younger Cup
Held each year. The current winner is the latest year on record.
Description
The Edmund Younger Cup is awarded for stage magic, during a dedicated stage competition. The cup was introduced in 1941 and was won by W. Fleet in its first year.
Rules
1. The competition shall be held each year in the headquarters of the Newcastle upon Tyne Magic Circle unless otherwise decided by the Committee.
2. The competition shall be open to all members in good standing of the Newcastle upon Tyne Magic Circle.
3. The minimum number of competitors shall be three and the maximum number shall be five. If more than five people wish to enter, the first place shall go to the previous year’s winner, should they wish to enter. The remaining places shall be decided by names drawn from a hat.
4. Each performance shall be between six and fifteen minutes. A verbal warning will be given after twelve minutes and another at fifteen minutes. Any competitor exceeding fifteen minutes shall be disqualified.
5. A panel of at least four judges is arranged, made up of both magical and non-magical people.
6. The winner shall receive the trophy and keep it safely for twelve months. A small trophy is also presented for the winner to retain.
7. The Committee retains the right to withhold the trophy if no competitor has reached the required standard.
Rules updated and issued January 2021.