Welcome to our Magic Web Portal. The I.B.M. is the world's largest organization for magicians and for people interested in the magical arts. Our Brotherhood is made up of nearly 12,000 members worldwide with over 300 local groups called Rings in more than 73 countries. The I.B.M. is considered to be the most respected organization for magic collectors, amateur and professional magicians in the world! If you have a sincere interest in the art of magic, we invite you to learn more about our organization. There is plenty to see here so take your time and look around. You may be amazed!
Joan Caesar, International President
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My heart is sad and heavy this afternoon as I compose this note to report the passing of my friend Sam Schwartz. A true legend in magic, Sam's passing is a terrible loss to the magic community and to me and the rest of my family. Sam was an attorney and had been the attorney for Lou Tannens. He was a very close personal friend of Warren Kaps, Esq., Past National President of the Society of American Magicians. Assembly 274 of the Society was named after Sam. (read more) | |
Greetings, it just does not seem possible that 2008 is rapidly coming to an end. Was it not just yesterday that we were celebrating New Years Eve? This week I've had an opportunity to reflect not just on the coming year and my own business plans, but also on all the magic happenings that are and will be going on starting this week. Rich Marotta, Simon Lovell, Anasama, and Lou Johnson are some of the names associated with goings on at Fantasma Magic. William Kalush will be a special guest at Eric de Camps' Pure Magic in New York. The Hispanic magic scene is also very active as they ready for Magic Touch (Toque Magico) in Mexico and final preparations for what will be a historic FLASOMA in Peru this coming February. Alain Choquette will be touring in South Florida and excitement grows with the advent of his visit. Alexander Blade and Sonny Fontana have returned from a very successful trip to Colombia. There are birthdays and more ... get all the details, (read more) (lea en Español) |
Howdy friends. I said last week that we had a successful magic auction this month. Well the totals are in and sales exceeded $5,500 this year! Congratulations to all who sold their items and to all who got the good deals. We have all the numbers and statistics and would be glad to share our ideas with you to help your club host a successful auction. Also this week we have a new (potential) series of video interviews with your I.B.M. Board. The first of these interviews is with I.B.M. International Secretary Don Wiberg. We would love to have your feedback on this and if you want more. Also, a few other magic items and happenings to report but to read them, you will have to Click Here to Read More. | |
We have received a ton of digital information that I am passing along to you this week. Do you want a few recomendation for hotels in China for FISM? It's all here with an assortment of interesting notes from Gordon Precious, Nick Lewin, Kyle Peron, Paul Romhany, Joan Caesar, Eric DeCamps, Dale Salwak, Jane Stuart, Ross Skiffington, John Tayor, Eric Eswin (Complete FISM Contest Rules), Sean Taylor, and Tim Ellis. By the way, we are happy to report that Magic New Zealand World Report is now available on the I.B.M.Web Portal (read more) |
We're heading into the holiday season and I am ready to see those Salvation Army kettles outside shopping malls and grocery stores. Every year I put my change in the kettle as I leave a store. I have often wondered what good my pocket change is really doing. In the current economy, isn't there something more I could be doing? I read an article in People magazine that had an interview with magician David Blaine. The death of his mother was a very difficult time in his life. To help him recover, he started volunteering to do free shows for hospitals. By doing those shows, it was a great surprise for the patients, and it helped David deal with his broken heart. I thought this was a great use of magical talent to the benefit of both the magician and the audience. (read more) | |
A family of magicians and their Real Life Experiences - Not a Dime Store Novel. Why do magicians buy books about other magicians? A generic biography of most conjurers might read like this: At age 7 - 12, a young boy (more recently also girls) was enchanted by an uncle or grandfather who pulled a coin out of his or her ear. Or, said youth received a magic set or became the proud possessor of a Svengali deck etc ... Mesmerized and addicted, the next several years is a see-saw of attention to matters legerdemain. Interrupted by concerns relating to education, the opposite sex, and limited finances, the story of many magicians finds the compulsion to magic waxes and wanes.(read more) |
2008 British Ring Convention It has taken a bit of time to sort through the notes on what was an important gathering of magicians from all over the world. From the moment the Convention was declared open by Immediate Past President John Styles MBE until it was closed by newly installed President Trevor Lewis it was a continuous programme of magical venues and lectures with just enough time to socialise with friends and the opportunity to create new acquaintances. There were Stage Shows, two Close-up Shows, two Late Night Fun shows, sixteen lectures/workshops, a Micro Magic Marathon, a Collectors Seminar, two Competitions and a Dealer's Exhibition with seventy stands, 1200 registrants... the most memorable British Ring Convention ever. (read more) | |
 THE BUZZ - Latest Links And Magic Info... November 2008 by MEL KIENTZ October 2008 and Halloween are now gone. There were brisk sales of rubber masks leading up to our national elections... go figure. Now it's November and we are heading for the holidays. As usual, there are several stories that have come across my desk and I pass them along to you. Stories about Past International President - Walter Williams, Ryan Makowski and Chris Zubrick, Jonas Toutant, an old friend - Leo Luna, Criss Angel, Jamy Ian Swiss, Tom Yurasits, Diane Bouton, Joe Keppel, Paul and Lita Potassy and a great piece on Harry Houdini's cemetery grave site that is worth the price of admission to this edition of the Buzz ...have a look...(read more) |  Around Chicagowith DON WIBERG November 2008 The Devil's Daughter is set to open Thursday November 6th for a six week run at La Costa Theatre! If you are in the area, you won't want to miss this production that so purposefully combines illusion and theatre creating a new artform for the Chicago theatergoers and tourists alike. It's a Family Fantasy Magical Experience!!! This is theatre for all ages, young and old alike, so be sure to bring the whole family. The Devil's Daughter is about a professional magician/illusionist who has a full-time gig at his quirky aunt's night club, Club Magique. (read more) | |
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Past Ring 76 President and current Ring Board member, Diane Lane, died at 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, at Scripps Hospital in La Jolla. Diane had been in failing health for several months. She and her doctors were searching for a donor kidney for a much needed transplant. Her family was with her at the hospital. Diane's son Kenny told MagiCurrents that his mother did not want a formal funeral service but a celebration of her life will be held for friends and family on Saturday, November 8th. (read more) |
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