Even though I'm not eligible, this sounds like an awesome idea.

~Z

I imagine after the initial run, this will turn into like "best performance of the week" or something to encourage just this type of quality. Otherwise it'll be a financial fleecing of the company as everybody posts half-arsed videos to get their tricks for free.

Especially at a $99 price point...

Pretty sure you pay, then if you pass the guildlines, they give a refund.

Great point.

That's a grey area - which is why we included having to "give it a thumbs up". But the good news from the beginning is that if the trick is for "real people", then it's going to have to be pretty good for the magician to have the guts to do it. It's much easier to suck quietly, alone in your bedroom than for real people out in the world.

So I'm confident that the born-to-performers out there will impress.

The previous responses are correct. You pay, get it, perform it, film it, etc. and then we gift you.

I have faith in our peeps

You're braver than I for having such faith in them.

But I do hope you're right. It would be great to see more people out there actually performing, getting some real expeirence with real people (close family doesnt count in my book).
Cause if you're serious about getting into magic, you have to perform for people and entertain them. Thats the hardest part, not the sleights or gimmicks or tricks. ITs about time some of these people see that.

side note; Id really like to see some of these posters, post videos with original presentations as well. Not just copy the original word for word, move for move. Id like to see some creativity out there. Maybe even offer a bonus for those who go out there with a real and original performance of the effect. Thats one of the funnest, yet hardest, parts of magic and entertaining.

Ah, another good way to flesh out those who are just in it for a free trick. I mean, they still have to pay for it if they aren't good enough right? That'll make them think twice before doing it for the heck of it.

It also filters out those ambitious performers who would order ONE MEEEEELION DOLLARS worth of magic in one go..

This is my 5th message in this forum subject and not one of the others made it on, am I being sensored?

Indubitably.

That word is so underused and when it's used, it's more often than not found in a place it doesn't belong. Gotta love it.

That's definitely going to be the most exciting part for me too.

Great idea to offer extra incentive. Maybe the best overall performance of the week/month gets an extra bonus.

I think what's happening is since the topic is HOT, others are posting between the time you click reply and submit, so it asks you if you want to modify your post after you click. You have to click submit AGAIN or it won't take it. It's happened to me too.

I dunno about you guys, but it takes me a heck of a lot longer than a month to develop a new/great presentation and master an effect. Guess I could put it into overdrive for this.

That's a great point. How much time would you like?