Allan Slaight Awards

We have extended the nomination period for the Allan Slaight Awards, a celebration of magic excellence, until midnight (EDT) April 5.

Nominations for work completed in 2020 are closed.

We were thrilled to announce the 2020 Allan Slaight Awards last week, celebrating the extraordinary contributions to the art of magic by seven individuals, across five categories. 

We are so pleased to announce that JIM STEINMEYER is the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for the Allan Slaight Awards!

We are thrilled to reveal the recipient for Allan Slaight Sharing Wonder Award. You sensed it already? Yes, you have it! It’s world-renowned mindreader, DERREN BROWN!

Today we recognize two recipients for the Allan Slaight Sharing Secrets Award, which comes with a prize of $10,000 from the Slaight Family Foundation—and yes, engraved iPads, to commemorate this momentous occasion, too.

Continuing to celebrate emerging talent, today we are recognizing a young magician from Costa Rica who has made a tremendous difference with his dedication as a global citizen. Meet DIEGO VARGAS.

Every day this week, we will announce a recipient for each category of the 2020 Allan Slaight Awards. We are delighted start by naming the Canadian Rising Star—make that Stars—THE SENTIMENTALISTS.