Competitions form an important part of the Society's programme. They help with the development of Member's skills, give recognition to those who have achieved a high standard, and provide an opportunity for friends, family and the wider public to see what the Society does.

The Committee has, therefore, decided that competitions should continue to be held while the Society is unable to hold face-to-face meetings. It has determined that the existing rules for competitions should, as far as is practicable, be retained. However, competitors are expected to make their performances suitable for the medium in which they are performing, ie effects should 'work' on Zoom.

Competitions are judged on three equally-weighted factors: entertainment value, presentation style and magic content. The latter specifically includes 'the appropriateness of the effects presented.' Competitors whose effects cannot be appreciated when performed via Zoom can expect to be penalised for both presentational style and magic content.