LET ' S TALK ABOUT YOU : CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR OWN FISM ?
My first FISM should have been the one in Rome in 1991 , but due to a series of unfortunate circumstances I couldn ' t participate . Italian magic enthusiasts are well aware of the story : Italy was forced to give up organizing the event due to the untimely death of the president of the Club Magico Italiano , Alberto Sitta , who was head of the organizing committee . This episode marked a moment of great difficulty for the Italian magic community , and the dream of attending my first World Championship was postponed for almost a decade .
Finally , my first FISM was in Lisbon in 2000 . Since then , I have been lucky enough to participate in almost all the editions , only missing the 2012 one in Blackpool for personal reasons .
The organizational structure of the FISM is a system in continuous evolution , which requires constant work to improve and adapt in order to respond to the needs of the international magic community . Although on paper the subdivision into continental divisions was conceived as a step forward in the growth of the federation , in practice its impact has been uneven .
Some continents , such as Europe , already had a solid structure with a consolidated organizational and qualitative level . In these areas , the implementation of the continental subdivision did not introduce significant changes compared to the previous state . However , in other geographical areas , where the FISM culture is less rooted , there is still a lot of work to be done . bring local associations into the federation that can bring new energy and development to the continental divisions , strengthening the link between the various magic organizations and the international organization . Only through this process of structured growth will it be possible to guarantee a balanced expansion of the IMF and consolidate its role as a global reference for the art of magic .
The main objective remains to create a more inclusive and efficient structure , capable of responding more consistently to the needs of magicians all over the world , ensuring that each continental division can actively contribute to the growth of the entire federation .
Since 2009 , I have had the honor of being a member of the jury at the World Championships in which I have taken part , as well as serving as a juror at numerous Continental Championships , including those in Europe , North America , Latin America and Asia . Working as a judge has always been an intense and stimulating experience , allowing me to closely observe the evolution of this magical art and to contribute , through the evaluation of performances , to the growth and development of emerging talents .
I could tell many anecdotes , and there have been numerous complex , amusing and sometimes even surreal situations over the years , both as a judge and as an FISM manager . However , what I remember most fondly are the trips and the moments shared with friends and my wife . The long trips to reach the World Championships , often characterized by improbable itineraries and exhausting rhythms , have created unforgettable memories . The sleepless nights spent between flights , trains and lively discussions about magic remain among the most significant and precious experiences of my journey within the FISM .
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