Forum:Face-down Special Summon

Maybe this is an easy question, but when you special summon a monster in face-down defense position, with an effect like Apprentice Magician or Un-possessed, do you have to reveal the monster to your opponent? I had an opponent insist I reveal my Vindictive Magician when I summoned it, to make sure it met the requirements of the special summon, but that removes the surprise of the face-down card. Besides, at some point I'll flip the monster up, and it will be obvious what I summoned. If I cheated, then I'll easily be disqualified. So, do I have to show my opponent monsters I special summon in face-down position, or do I get to keep my element of surprise? Emeraldflame3 (talk • contribs) 21:07, August 20, 2015 (UTC)