Contest Rules:

1. The competition will take place in Thessaloniki.*

2. Competition Categories: General magic, Stage manipulation, Grand Illusion, Mentalism, Close-up&parlour magic, Comedy, Close-up card magic, Juniors.
If the BMS jury members are of the shared opinion that it would be in the best interests of a contestant to change his or her category, they are entitled to make such a change. This action, however, should never hamper another contestant's chances of winning a prize.

Last date to apply for the competition is.........................
3. Competitors: Artistes from member countries recognized by the Balkan Magic Society will compete in the name of the country agreed upon.
Juniors category is for the contestants under 16 years old.
A contestant is not allowed to submit to more than two categories.

A senior contestant must present a complete act (not a single trick) no more than 12 minutes, after which the contestant will be disqualified; his or her presentation will be ended. Juniors must present  a complete act (not a single trick) no more than 7 minutes.

 4. The jury is formed by two representatives from each member country of BMS. Each member of the jury shall give a fair judgment on the performance of every contestant, with an equal level of critical standards in regard to the following six aspects:
- Technical Skill & Handling
- Showmanship & Routining
- Entertainment value
- Artistic Impression & Magic Atmosphere
- Originality
 Each judge will give a total score of up to 100 points to each contestant
The prizes will be awarded to the highest scores in each category. To be awarded a first prize, a contestant must have a final score of at least 80 points. The final score must be at least 70 points for a second prize and at least 60 points for a third prize. A contestant with a final score lower than 50 points is considered below the BMS Level and will be disqualified.
If two competitors gain the same number of points in one category the title will be shared (ex-eaquo).
The Grand Prix will be awarded to the contestants who are given the highest total score of at least 90 points

5. A performer who has been awarded a Grand Prix in a previous BMS contest is not allowed to compete again with essentially the same act.

6. It is understood that all competitors agree to all rules once their application to the competition has been accepted.  

* Due to organization problems, the competition had been realized in Sofia and no results have been transmitted to the Secretary General of The Balkan Magic Society.