All #WritersCoffeeClub and #ScribesAndMakers authors:

Last week we wrapped up our annual #MageMadness tournament, which features spellcasters from legend, literature, media, and real life facing off in one-on-one duels. Thanks to those who participated! We had a lot of fun watching the votes come in.

For next year, I think it would be great to include some wizards, witches, and magi from the fediverse #WritingCommunity. So, if you'd like to see how your favorite magic-using characters stack up against the best in the business, please respond to this toot with your pick and the book or series they feature in. And be sure to follow the hashtag so you can support them next March.

#WizardLife

Here is the final bracket for #MageMadness 2026. All the Mages did well, and there were many surprises. But there can only be one champion ...

and for 2026, it is Circe!!

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So ends another #MageMadness. Congratulations to our Champion, Circe of Aeaea. And great thanks to everyone who voted, boosted, and replied with support for your favorites.

We plan to host another exciting wizard tournament next year. Hope you'll be back!

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Circe made an early Gandalf lead vanish, and has built a decent lead herself. But the #MageMadness Championship is not over yet!

You still have a chance to vote for your favorite. And don't forget to boost for even more support for your pick.

This is it — the #MageMadness Championship!!

In the blue corner, representing the mystic isle of Aeaea, it's Circe. Daughter of Helios, Master of transmutation.

And in the white corner, we have Gandalf. Immortal Maiar, champion of Middle Earth, and friend of the giant eagles.

One will be crowned Mage Madness Champion.

The contest will be open for 7 days. Be sure to VOTE and BOOST!!

#MageMadness has been wild and exciting so far. Only two of the most talented and persistence magic-users remain. The battle for the crown begins in a little over 12 hours.

This is it -- the Mage Madness Championship! Gandalf versus Circe for the 2026 crown. Don't miss it.

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Fans of #The_Princess_Bride this is your chance to get the wizard of Florin into the #MageMadness final. Don't forget to vote!

If there is a Cinderella Story in this year's #MageMadness tournament, it has to be Miracle Max. But can he defeat the powerful sorceress of Aeaea?

It's the #PhantasmalFour round, and a shot at the title is on the line.

The #PhantasmalFour round of #MageMadness begins with a magical battle for the ages. It's Middle Earth's finest against the Kingmaker of Camelot. Only one can advance to the title match.

VOTE for your pick.
BOOST to round up more support.
FOLLOW to keep up to date.