MagicCon
September 22 - 24, 2023
Las Vegas Convention Center
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Cosplay Contest

Cosplay Contest Application

Calling all Cosplayers

At MagicCon: Las Vegas we are hosting a Cosplay Contest like no other! We will have incredible hosts, fantastic guest judges, and amazing prizes! Applications closed on September 3, 2023.

  • All contestants must have a badge for MagicCon: Las Vegas
  • All costumes must be related to Magic: The Gathering characters
    • Each costume must be hand-made
    • Store-bought, online-purchased, or rented costumes are NOT permitted
    • Commissioned costumes may be admitted if the creator of the costume is present. If the costume wins, the creator of the costume will receive the prize
  • Costumes are judged on the craftsmanship of the costume
  • Contestants must be present for both the pre-judging and Cosplay Contest on Saturday to be eligible to win
  • Costumes can be an original concept/design related to a Magic Character; or, costumes can be an accurate recreation of an existing design
  • Only one entry per person
  • All costumes and props must comply with the MagicCon: Las Vegas rules, guidelines, and weapons policy
Full contest terms and conditions

Prize Information

  • One (1) Best in Show Award: US $4000 cash prize, two (2) 3-Day VIP badges to the final Festival event scheduled to be held in 2024 (estimated retail value of $700), and one (1) standard hotel room at the official Festival event (as determined by Wizard of the Coast; estimated retail value of $200);

  • One (1) Best in Show Runner-Up Award: US $2000 cash prize, one (1) 3-Day VIP badge to the next Festival event scheduled to be held in 2024 (estimated retail value of $350), and one (1) standard hotel room at the official Festival event (as determined by Wizard of the Coast; estimated retail value of $200);

  • Three (3) Judges’ Awards for Novice, Journeyman, and Masters categories: Each category winner receives: $1500 cash prize, one (1) 3-Day badge to the next Festival event scheduled to be held in 2024 (estimated retail value of $160), and one (1) standard hotel room at the official Festival event (as determined by Wizard of the Coast; estimated retail value of $200).

Additional prizing and winner categories may be announced during the Competition, in Sponsor’s sole discretion.

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