jurmala latvia, 31.07 - 02.08 2015
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jurmala latvia, 31.07 - 02.08 2015
JURMALA LATVIA, 31.07 - 02.08 2015 Wizard Trophy Wizard Trophy Festival The Wizard Trophy Festival is a center stage event within the calendar of the worlds top magic professionals Selected from a barrage of applications from the worlds foremost entertainment exposition hosts, Latvia’s own Jurmala has been chosen to be the Capital of this monumental event. The main TROPHY - it is an award, which honours extraordinary magicians or people with extraordinary skills, innovative and creative ideas on the Global Scale. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Legend of the Wizard Trophy Festival Throughout records of human history, reaching far back into the epoch of the first civilization, Man has always desired to wield that which has had the power to mystify him. No other relic has held within it such potent metaphysical power than that of the black cube of the wizard, it’s truest meaning known only to the highest pedigree of illusionists and occultists. It’s knowledge functioning as the catalyst behind the worlds greatest magicians, no other glyph could be more appropriate for the World Wizard Trophy Festival than this and will feature in fully interactive display, in the Jurmala City Center just prior to the countdown of this magical event, for all visitors to be enchanted by. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Participants of the Wizard Trophy Festival The WIZARD TROPHY Festival will be held under the patronage of the head association of magicians and illusionists - FISM (Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques) with the presence of international president of FISM Domenico Dante himself. The WIZARD TROPHY also supported by such organizations as World’s Best Magicians Production, Masters of Magic, International Magicians Society. This event’s international All-Star roster is set to shock and amaze all attendees and push die hard skeptics to the brink of sanity, and for all others provide an astounding 3-day arena of magic; an unforgettable event of the most incredible caliber. Never before has so much premier talent featured in onto one stage. This event marks challengers hailing from such countries as: England, USA, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Holland, Russia, Belorussia, Israel, South Korea, Japan, Armenia and many other countries! Contestants will go all out, holding no punches to impress a parliamentary panel of the worlds TOP 5 master artists of magic and illusion. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Wizard Trophy Festival Program the International magic festival Wizard Trophy will take place over three days. •Afternoon: the city of the festival will be immersed in an extraordinary atmosphere of magic: A magic marketplace, barroom sleight of hand artists, restaurants and a standout carnival for all city onlookers • Evening: Performances of the best magicians from all around the world will do live interactive stage performance. The evening shows will feature original content for each individual evening and on the third night a live Gala-concert performance. • After-show party. The participants and VIP-guests are invited to a private club party after each evening concert. Guests will be able to watch entertaining show of magicians and illusionists, not included in the main part of the program (18+) and to talk in an informal setting with magic stars. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Wizard Trophy Festival Concept The Wizard Trophy Festival aims to relentlessly explore all trends in the art of magic and in search of the most cutting edge magician headliners of tomorrow stopping at nothing but the best. The main feature will have over 20 artists from different countries taking part in the competition to be evaluated by such honored masters of illusion as Uri Geller, Charlie Frey, Kevin James, Sos & Victoria, Magus Utopia, Safronov Brothers and many others. The nature of the original magician content will enthrall audiences at the drop of a hat. Each contestant will have his chance at being handed solemnly the thematic mark of excellence icon of this 3 -day event, the Cube of the Wizard Trophy (a distinguishing arcane emblem of true magicians mastery and secrecy never before open to the public) Wizard Trophy Festival academics will choose from the best of the international all-comers to receive the most prestigious award of the entire 3 day event – the Golden Cube – during the final day of all competition. The champion will then be offered the opportunity by all festival jurors to become a new judge for the upcoming wizard trophy championship International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Benefits of Wizard Trophy Festival Host City benefits •A marked increase in tourist activity • A beacon of attraction for all interested tourist map/magic tourist hunters • Raising city awareness worldwide • Residual tourist funding • Reoccurring local cultural turnout • Complex promotion of the venue for an audience fromdifferent countries • The clout of taking on large scale international entertainment projects International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy International Promo Compaign СCreation of special episodes about Jurmala as tourism location that hosts international Festival “WIZARD TROPHY”, involving professional CNN team. Distribution of information about “WIZARD TROPHY” Festival through major European & worldwide Media correspondents. Magician community newsletters addressed every 2 week to over 50.000 guests from more than 50 countries all over the World, with the direct Invatation to the “WIZARD TROPHY” Festival in Jurmala. SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF THE “WIZARD TROPHY” FESTIVAL AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF MAGIC on 6-11 July at Rimini, Italy • Special FISM lecture hosted by the Representatives of Jurmala Authorities about project • Announcement in FISMITALY2015 official website and newsletters • a booth in the main hall of Palacongressi Venue promoting festival & tourism in Jurmala • Wizard Trophy Festival in Jurmala announcement on 20.000 fliers and playbills distributed, during all events in Italy and abroad. and many more... International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Domestic Promo Compaign In order to attract wider audience of visitors to the Wizard Trophy Festival, the following mechanics would be implemented: • Local outdoor advertising • The Cube of the Wizard Trophy as live interactive art on the streets of the hosting city • viral video and direct advertising • a Website of the event • SMM • a Youtube channel International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Interactive art object. Cube of the Wizard Trophy Festival One month prior to the festival, in one of the biggest shopping centers of Riga, appears a strange and mysterious object. A large cube. This cube reacts to approaching visitors and interacts with them. Live audio will be done by an out of area performer entertaining and engaging visitors and curious city goers by speaking with them. Offering to make a selfie, etc. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Festival Mechanics In the first two days of the festival, participants show the audience their skills during the evening concerts. In the last day of the Wizard Trophy Festival the grand Gala concert will be held. Featuring mind-blowing performances of contestants and experts from the jury. A jaw-dropping extravaganza of entertainment acts and unique sleight of hand that comes second to none in the entertainment world. After the show participants will be awarded by The Cube of the Wizard festival trophy. At the pinnacle is the award ceremony where the most skillfully elite magician will be handed the grand prize – the Golden Cube of the Wizard Festival Trophy. The winner of the award will be determined by taking into account the results of the audience voting and preferences of international illusionist champion jury. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Jury of the Wizard Trophy Festival Uri Geller: An internationally known television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic. He is known best for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other supposed psychic effects. Throughout the years, Geller has used simple conjuring tricks to simulate the effect of psychokinesis and telepathy. Geller’s career as an entertainer has spanned more than four decades,with television shows and appearances in many countries. Kevin James: a French-born American magician, known for creating such mesmerizing magical feats as the “Floating Rose” performed by David Copperfield. Charlie Frey: a classical American magic pioneer who honed his skills on the basis of the American traditions of illusory arts, combining both classical acts and something truly fresh and unique that both stuns and amazes anyone who witnesses his performances Domenico Dante: Chairman of the judges of the Wizard Trophy Festival, international President of FISM. Walter Rolfo: one of the judges of the Wizard Trophy Festival, president of Masters of Magic International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Participants Belorussia Kristy USA Charlie Frye Russia Brothers Safronov Tony Hassini International Magic Festival France Sos Jr. & Tigran Wizard Trophy Participants Belgium Aaron Crow Germany Julius Frack Holland Magus Utopia South Korea Han Seoul Hui Spain Yankee & Elena Japan Hayashi Armenia Sos&Victoria Austria Otto Wessely Latvia Mr.Fox International Magic Festival and many others... Wizard Trophy Welcome zone •A welcome area will be stylized in magical theme. Circus artists, mimes, jugglers and fortune tellers welcoming festival-goers. • Vintage horse drawn carriages for quick selfie-stick Photo-Ops. •Participants after arrival enter the Festival through a secret-entrance wall, shaped like the black cube. • There is an art object in the shape of volumetric logo of the partner in the Cube. Participants will be able to make spectacular photos with it and then place them on the social networks. • Exiting from the Cube a fortune teller will offer attendants one tarot card. One of these cards will be specially marked and whoever pulls this card, will receive a complimentary prize of the event. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Street carnival Magic market: Sale of the props and unusual things, photo zone, raffles, surprises for the visitors. Street performances: jugglers, mimes, acrobats, fortune tellers etc. for the passer-bys. Workshops: Circus artists will show their skills & share their secrets with the public. School of witchcraft and wizardry: Magic workshops for children.Children who complete the course receive certificates and souvenirs. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy The concert program Content of each day is both unique and shifting according to featured talent Day 1 - Grand Opening The opening ceremony of the Wizard Trophy Festival features the short but spectacular performance. During the act artists will tell a story of a mysterious Cube of the Wizard Trophy Festival. During the rest of the show performances of festival’s program will take place. Each participant’s performance will consist of one or two acts. After the show some of the participants will be awarded with the Cube of Wizard Festival Trophy. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy The concert program Day 2 - Festival Day The show will be composed of new performances of the festival’s participants. Each participant’s performance will consist of one or two acts. The host entertains audience between performances. Apart from the solemn speech, members of the jury will show some spectacular performances. International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy The concert program Day 3 - Gala-Concert Bringing together elected members on one stage in the majestic Gala concert. Each participant will show their Final performances. After the show all participants will be awarded with the Cube of Wizard Festival trophy. Experts from the Festival’s jury will awe viewers with their own amazing shows. Ending with the final award Ceremony of the Golden Cube – held during the Gala concert. Only one magician will get this high prize and only this particular person will win the opportunity to participate the jury of the next Festival on equal terms with Wizard Trophy academicians. The nature of the award ceremony will be designed International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy The AfterShow Special after show parties will take place after each evening concert. Each party will have it’s own theme reflected in the design of the venue, a special bar menu, the appearance of staff, etc. 1. day - Magic Summer Night 2 day – Street Magic Party 3 day – Wizard Trophy Ball 2015 International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Wizard Trophy in numbers 8 3 days 20 participants 20 + countries 40 original performances 5 internationally renowned Jury members of wonder and amazement! International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy Benefits of the content •The participation of the most famous magicians from around the world •Entertaining format of the festival with a lively and rich program, involving a whole range of different activities •Guests of the event. In addition to the general public the festival will be attended by well-known media personalities •Integrated product consisting of concert program, street carnivals and conceptual star parties •Great news topic for the global and the local media, which ensures a wide audience of the project International Magic Festival Wizard Trophy THANK YOU! PARATON ENTERTAINMENT, SIA info@paraton.lv +371 2674-86-14 +7 (495) 506-37-33 WORLD’S BEST MAGICIANS PRODUCTION www.sosmagic.com International Magic Festival