Practice.. tips?

[Azukinimagician]

Hi guys!!

Long time no see^^

Now I want to make this thread a way to make myself a better magician.

I entered mismag822's Christmas Contest #32. I spent 3 days making my trick. (about 72 hours.. maybe)
So it took me about a week altogether. (including sleeping, school, etc.)
I was really proud of it myself, and even the other magicians loved it as well!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYzQQ...eature=related

Sadly, I didn't place anything. I was kind of disappointed.
Surprisingly, some magicians that I thought were good (ie: TricksQuick.. is all I could think of) didn't make it as well.

What was something I did bad and/or good? Any constructive criticism?

Here is another entry that was a trick that I used and won 7th place. (Meaning he used Fast Food as well)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXPyjFTB4cM

Many PMs were sent to me saying that they were surprised as well.

What should I work on?

Thanks,
Azuki