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Introduction To The International Brotherhood Of Magicians.( British Ring).
The British Ring No.25. is part of the International Brotherhood of Magicians(IBM),which is the world’s largest organization for magicians.With over 15,000 members in more than 75 countries all belonging to local groups called Rings,the IBM must be considered the premier organization for professional and amateur magicians,enthusiasts and collectors.
The British Ring was founded by Oswald Rae in 1928 and is the largest ring of the IBM, with over 2000 members.The British Ring organise an annual 5 day convention held in September.Magicians from all over the world attend,offering lectures and performing in the shows.A large hall is given over to magical dealers to sell there magic effects and props.
The British Ring No. 25 keeps in touch with its members via a monthly magazine called The Budget.The magazine contains news and views,reviews of magic tricks,adverts from magic dealers, and tricks contributed by professional magicians.
If you are interested in joining the British Ring of the IBM you need to have been interested in the art of magic for at least 2 years ( 1 year for Junior Membership).By being a member you pay a reduced registration fee for the annual convention,are entitled to enter the various competitions for cash and trophies,have access to a postal library service of 3000 books,and receive the monthly magazine plus the opportunity to network with like minded enthusiasts.
The parent body based in the U.S.A. was founded by Len Vintus,Gene Gordon and Don Rogers in 1922.It is governed by a board of trustees and elected officers and has its headquarters in St.Louis,Missouri.The British Ring is also affiliated to another International body called the Federation of Magical Societies (F.I.S.M.) founded in 1948,which brings together the world's leading magic clubs and represents some 50'000 magicians from 41 countries.
To get more information on the British Ring and to download an application form check the resource box.
The author of this article is Peter Jest,a British Ring member and professional mix and mingle close up magician and balloon twister based in the U.K.