As I'm sure many of you are already aware, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti earlier this week, devastating the country. Thousands lost their lives and countless homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses were destroyed. As a country that relied primarily on their natural resources to survive (most Hatians live on $2.00 or less per day), a disaster of this magnitude requires the immediate effort of anyone capable... including magicians.
The goal tonight is to increase awareness of the current situation in Haiti, and attempt to raise as much money as possible through everyone that participates in this contest. Your task is to create a video demonstrating an effect (or routine) using only natural elements - earth (sand, rocks, etc.), water, wind (air), and/or fire - to express the need for assistance in the Haiti relief effort. This can be an original effect or one that has been previously published, performed either live or on your own. Other items may be used, but the primary effect should rely on something elemental - symbolizing the country's 80% poverty rate, as well as this tragic disaster.
The video must also include text somewhere during the duration of the video pointing viewers to a charity or organization directly benefiting Haiti. Some examples are below.
"Donate to Haiti Earthquake Relief now by visiting www.redcross.org"
"Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the relief effort"
We're looking for creativity and clarity of message, tonight. All entries should be uploaded to either YouTube, Vimeo, or Drop.io - and posted as a response to this thread no later than 11:00pm EST, for judging. The winner tonight will receive a six-pack of playing cards sent your way, on the house. Here's a quick video from a humble contributor to the Haiti relief effort, to inspire you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAy340uxsV0
Let's make something magical happen tonight guys!
The goal tonight is to increase awareness of the current situation in Haiti, and attempt to raise as much money as possible through everyone that participates in this contest. Your task is to create a video demonstrating an effect (or routine) using only natural elements - earth (sand, rocks, etc.), water, wind (air), and/or fire - to express the need for assistance in the Haiti relief effort. This can be an original effect or one that has been previously published, performed either live or on your own. Other items may be used, but the primary effect should rely on something elemental - symbolizing the country's 80% poverty rate, as well as this tragic disaster.
The video must also include text somewhere during the duration of the video pointing viewers to a charity or organization directly benefiting Haiti. Some examples are below.
"Donate to Haiti Earthquake Relief now by visiting www.redcross.org"
"Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to the relief effort"
We're looking for creativity and clarity of message, tonight. All entries should be uploaded to either YouTube, Vimeo, or Drop.io - and posted as a response to this thread no later than 11:00pm EST, for judging. The winner tonight will receive a six-pack of playing cards sent your way, on the house. Here's a quick video from a humble contributor to the Haiti relief effort, to inspire you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAy340uxsV0
Let's make something magical happen tonight guys!
