MagicCon: Chicago Cosplay Contest

Thank you for your interest in being part of the MagicCon: Chicago Cosplay Contest. This application form is for the contest taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The winner of this competition will receive a prize. Applications close on January 19, 2025, 11:59 PM PT. Approved applicants will be notified by the MagicCon Cosplay team.

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Email Address Required

Chosen Name Required
The name you use day to day.

I will be at least 18 years of age by February 22, 2025.

I certify that I am a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, Mexico, or Canada (excluding Quebec)

City of Residence Required

Country of Residence Required

I have crafted my own costume i.e. It is not store bought, commissioned or assembled from readymade clothing. 80% of the costume is handmade by me.

I have not won an award in a previous cosplay contest with this costume

Please share your pronouns with us: Required

Name to be used onstage: Required
Please enter your cosplay name or nickname; if you have neither then list your chosen name. We will not include surname unless when specifically required.

Phonetic pronunciation of any uncommon stage/cosplay names: Required

Character you are cosplaying in contest as: Required

My Costume is Required

Please give a brief description of your costume and how you constructed it (150 word maximum) Required
Things to consider: What research, materials and crafting skills did you use for this costume? What highlights or hidden features of the costume would you like attention drawn to? This can be something personal about the costume if you would like to share

Which level of competition are you entering as? Required

NOTE: Large image files can cause the form to crash - please ensure uploaded files are under 3MB, if we require higher quality we will request these via email.

Please upload a card image you are basing your costume on Required
For example: If you are cosplaying as Nissa Revane, please include that character illustration here.

Please upload an image of your costume (FRONT) Required
This must be the costume you wish to enter. It should be 50% complete with allowance for minor unfinished elements.

Please upload an image of your costume (BACK) Required
This must be the costume you wish to enter. It should be 50% complete with allowance for minor unfinished elements.

Any additional images you would like to include?

Use the space below to tell us any important information that you would like to share with the MagicCon Staff (ReedPop and Wizards of the Coast) Required

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MagicCon: Cosplay Contest terms and conditions

I have read and agree to the MagicCon: Chicago Cosplay Contest terms and conditions.

The contest will require a valid badge to the day of the event. Applying does not guarantee a spot in the contest. Acceptance into the contest does not qualify for free entry.

If you are in need of ADA assistance, please be sure to review our ADA Accessibility Services. Information coming soon to our official MagicCon: Chicago website.

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