I thought it might be of interest to many to know who won North America's premiere magic competition at this years I.B.M. convention in Pittsburgh.

The IBM hosts the International Magic Challenge for as long as I can recall.
Over the years it has introduced the world to magicians like Shin Lim, Lance Burton, Greg Frewin, Johnny Ace Palmer, David Williamson, Jade, Kekio Muto, Oscar Munoz, Nathan Burton, Juliana Chen, George Saterial, Lee Asher, Rick Merrill, and so many more.


2023 I.B.M Competition- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Congratulations to our amazing well-deserved contest winners!

Close-Up:
4F Award – Jeffrey Wang, CA
People’s Choice Award – Jeffrey Wang, CA

Award of Merit – Dreygon Hibbler, MI
1st Place Award– Farren Poage, MI

Stage:

Fantasma Award – Olivier Henning, The Netherlands
People’s Choice Award – Olivier Henning, The Netherlands

Stage – Youth Category

Award of Merit – Anja Steyn, Cape Town, South Africa
1st Place Award – Olivier Henning, The Netherlands

Stage – Adult Category

Award of Merit – Joseph Marchese, New York
1st Place Award – Danny King, Texas

I suspect you will see many of these magicians make incredible careers in the not so distance future.

Contest applications for next year in Tacoma, Washington will open soon.

Just want to put here: The correct spelling for the 1st place close-up winner is Ferran Poage. A great and super skilled young magical artist!