FISM: When did you decide to participate in the FISM World Championship of Magic?
Miguel Muñoz: For the 2018 FISM, I made the decision just a few months before. However, I had participated in other FISM events before.
FISM: What factors influenced your decision to participate in FISM WCM?
MM: The primary motivation was to give more visibility to my work.
FISM: What were your biggest fears and insecurities leading up to the FISM WCM?
MM: It is daunting to showcase your work to 3000 magicians who will judge you. So, my biggest fear was probably delivering a subpar performance on that day.
FISM: What aspects of your performance were you most confident about?
MM: I was confident in the artistic and personal proposal I brought to the table.
FISM: How did the preliminary rounds of the FISM WCM go for you?
MM: After securing 2nd place in 2015, I did not participate in any more preliminary rounds.
FISM: Can you describe your experience during the final round of FISM WCM?
MM: It was a positive experience; I enjoyed my performance and wasn't very nervous. The show went well, and people seemed to enjoy it a lot, so I was satisfied even before learning about winning the world champion title.
FISM: What happened after you were declared the FISM WCM Grand Prix?
MM: It was an incredibly happy moment, and soon after, numerous contracts started coming my way.
FISM: How did you handle and manage your success following the victory of the FISM Grand Prix?
MM: I didn't feel the need to manage anything special. I simply attended and enjoyed the contracts, which is always a pleasure. Every opportunity to showcase my work and meet fellow magicians brings me immense joy.
FISM: Do you want to add any feelings or anecdotes about your trip after winning the FISM World Championship of Magic?
MM: I want to express gratitude to everyone who contributed to my Grand Prix win. Ezra Moreno, Willy Monroe, Zenaida Alcalde, Celia Muñoz aided me in the creation process, and Hector Mancha, Kayto, Jaime Figueroa, Javi Benitez, Ruben Vilagrand, and many other friends supported me during the contest. Thanks to them and friends like Gea, Furdnajiev, Mario Lopez, Pipo, Pablo Clabó, etc.…
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