March 6 - May 31, 2025
10:00 am- 8:00 pm

Mind-Bending Story Competition


Museum of Illusions’ Mind-Bending Story Competition

Calling all young storytellers!

To celebrate Book Day on March 6th, we’re inviting all the kids and local Manchester schools to take part in an exciting writing competition!

Kids, write a fun-tastic short story about stepping through a portal and discovering a mind-bending world of illusions. The winning story earns a visit to Museum of Illusions for the entire class!

The award-winning children’s book author Marie Basting will choose the best story herself.

Teachers, parents and guardians, here’s how to enter:

  • The competition is open for the year groups 3-6
  • The story should be no longer than 500 words
  • The story must be an original idea and writing: no AI!
  • Simply fill out the form and upload your students’ / kids' stories

    Your relationship to the child *
    First name of the parent / guardian / teacher*
    Last name of the parent / guardian / teacher*
    Email address of the parent / guardian / teacher*
    Name of the school *
    Year group*
    Number of students in the class
    Upload kids' amazing stories here*