The World Trick Shot Championships is a worldwide championship of trick shot pool. The competition first took place on snooker boards in 1991. Matchroom Sport organised the event. The competition was organized by Matchroom Sports. In 2005, the competition was held at Celtic Manor.
During the 1970s, several international professional billiards players started performing trick shots. These players were awarded prizes such as the World Championship of Artistic Pool and the International Challenge Cup. Trick shot is a type of pool that is sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Alliance. In addition to participating in tournaments and teaching others, trick shot artists can also be found instructing the sport.
Mike Massey, a trick-shot artist from the UK, has been a household name since the late 1970s. He has played many games with sports celebrities, such as Jason Gedrick and Paul Sorvino. Massey is also a prominent figure in the sport, both as an instructor and fund raiser. Massey's performance at the Waste Management Pheonix Open in New York and the Volvo PGA Wentworth in New Jersey have made him a prominent figure.
Mike Massey has taught many professionals in the sport including Scott Baiin, Dean Cain and James Tolkan. He has participated in many international professional competitions. This team has also performed at the HSBC Championships in Abu Dhabi and at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Jim Sommer is another amazing trick shot artist. He has competed in many international Trick shot turning events. He was the winner of the US Nationals Artistic Pool Championship.
The World Trick Shot Artists Association is an international organization that brings together trick shot artists from around the globe. Paul Gerni, world champion trick shot artist, is the founder of the association. The WTSAA books contains 160 tricks. Some of these tricks are the machine gun shot (kick), quick-fire shot, and other trick shots. Other trick shots include "pro" shot (extremely cut shot), and "proper" shot.
Tim "The Dragon", 2022 US Nationals Artistic Pool Champion was defeated by Jason "The Michigan Kid," Lynch in finals to win the prestigious title. Both Lynch and Chin have been ranked WPA World. However, Chin has the advantage of being a seasoned professional, while Lynch is still a student at Ohio State.
The next Trick Shot Magic event will be held on October 9-10. This event will feature eight international stars. The prize pool is $40,000. Each player will get to choose between six and ten of the predetermined shots. Each player will have three chances to complete each shot after they've chosen their favorite shots. A point will be awarded to the player who completes a successful shot.
Geoff McIlroy was the best trick shot artist of all time for many years. Noel Hunt was the inspiration that led him to take up trick shots. He's been to many places and met people he never anticipated, but he is determined to keep trying.