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MEL KIENTZ currently resides in Wickenburg, Arizona, with his wife of 20+ years, Julie. He is a graduate of Laney College (Oakland) with an Associate Arts Degree and from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications. While in Los Angeles, he had the following experience in the Broadcast Entertainment Industry; Morning On-Air Host and Program Producer for KUSC-FM (PBS Network) Radio 1969-1971; Industrial Television producer for the IBM Corporation 1970- 1973; Unit Manager, Video Cameraman and Technical Director for Video Tape Enterprises, Transamerica Video and Hughes Sport Network in the production of broadcast programs and commercials; Associate Producer of Ralph Story's AM Show on KABC Television in Los Angeles (format that grew into Good Morning America). Mel left broadcasting and Los Angeles in 1976 to work for Benner-Nawman, Inc. (1976 to present). He is currently their Senior Vice President. This company is in the distribution business serving the construction and electrical wholesale business. He has been a member of the I.B.M. since 1978 (Order of Merlin). He has served the I.B.M. convention committee for 11 years and is currently serving a second three-year term on the Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. In 2008 he was named Managing Web Portal Editor for Magician.org.
SOLYL KUNDU and Salil Kumar Kundu are synonymous. A street magic show and a magic book from his brother introduced him to the magical arts. Solyl joined the I.B.M. in 1985, and became TVP for Northern India in 1998. He has served in Ring 83, as Secretary, Publicity Secretary and editor of house Journal; in Ring 261 as President and is a charter member of Ring 272. Solyl enjoys sharing his magic and has written books; e-books and lecture notes on assorted magical concepts. His articles appeared in publications around the world including TLR. He had edited and published “The Gimmick”, and “The MagiZette” - India’s only magic e-zine. Solyl has contributed to Ian Adair’s Dove Encyclopedia Volume 5 too. In 1986, Edwin Hooper of Supreme Magic UK, named Solyl “An Ace Dovician of India” for his pioneering work in dove magic. A double graduate (Science and Commerce) Solyl has a variety of acts ranging from cabaret performances to kids shows to illusions shows. He has organized two I.B.M. Ring Conventions and several competitions and get-togethers under banner of Ring 83. A frequent contributor to Ring 2100 digest Solyl has received Presidential Citation from past International President Tony Wilson. Tim Quinlan has featured Solyl on Inside Magic, and Tony Brook has showcased him in M-U-M magazine. Solyl has performed in Canada and Britain in television and in person too. In Reno 2007 I.B.M. Convention, he has served as Prelim judge in Stage Magic Contests, and now has joined the bandwagon of I.B.M. Portal staff.
Darryn Le Grange has been a member of the IBM for the last 7 years. Although he enjoys and performs all types of magic, his real passion is mentalism. Sadly there are no active IBM rings in South Africa, but he belongs to and is currently president of the SA Magical Society, based in Durban.The SA Magical Society is the oldest magic society in South Africa and has a proud history with rich traditions. Darryn is a Chartered Accountant and works in the security industry as a Financial Director. He is am married to Karen and have no children as yet.
RICHARD MEHRING, member since 1953 while a junior in high school. First magic was purchased from the Johnson-Smith catalog, Michigan. After that he graduated to pre-owned miracles obtained via mail-order from Harold Martin's Magic and Jack LaWain's Magic (both in Illinois). While attending Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, he worked for the Municipal Recreation Department performing in after-school social center programs. Later while serving with the Army in Germany there were several stints as MC and Magician with Special Service touring shows. Returning to civilian life my day-job was as a sales director for a housewares manufacturer for 37 years. During that time I performed evenings and weekends mainly before children and family audiences. I specialize in platform magic. Raised in Port Washington, WI, where I started performing while in high school, and for the last 53 years have lived in West Bend, WI. My business travels took me throughout the US, England, Germany, Japan and Australia. Now retired from my day-job and most magic performing I focus my magic interest as TVP-Wisconsin, member of Ring 41 Milwaukee (past President and Secretary), Ring 31 Madison, SAM Assembly 61 Milwaukee, and currently President of the Houdini Club of Wisconsin. My wife and I attend one or two magic conventions annually. 
Tony Metze learned his first trick from a circus worker who was pitching a bag of tricks for $1.25. From that point on the magic bug bit and he was hooked on magic. With Henry Hay's Amateur Magician's Handbook by his side, Tony learned coin manipulation. In 1974 he joined the IBM at the age of 16 and helped form an IBM Ring in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Today he is the TVP for the state and enjoying the installation of officers as well as the fellowship of other magicians. He is the originator of the SCAM Magician of the Year Award and has chaired or overseen this annual search since its inception. Tony specializes in small groups and close up work serving mostly the church market. The Reverend Dr. Tony Metze is Pastor of St. Paul's Columbia, SC. He has authored - Biblical Leadership: The Fifth Frame, available on Amazon... go to: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419646559
Roger Miller became interested in magic during “Magic Month” in his Cub Scouts Troop when he was 9 years old. He lived close to St. Joseph, MO and was fortunate to meet and get to know legendary magician Faucet Ross. Since those early days, he has been an IBM member for 47 years and was a member of Ring #47 in Wichita, KS when he lived in Pratt, KS. He was made a lifetime member of that Ring during his term as International President in 2005-2006. He has served as President of Ring #29, Kansas City, MO in 1967 and 1987. Roger is a retired pharmacist and other hobbies include golf, history, RC model airplanes and stamp collecting. Roger still performs his magic and is a sought after master of Ceremonies for several organizations. He has been married to Sheila for 54 years and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
MONA MORRISON interest in magic stemmed her father. When her Dad was a young man, he "moonlighted" as a theater tech. When Harry Blackstone Sr. would come to Philadelphia her father worked tech on the show. From her Mother she received a love of reading, nature, and writing. She was an art and music major in High School and then attended an advertising school. She has been working in the advertising, marketing and public relations fields since the late 1960's. Her current day job is Receptionist and Community Relations Representative for her local Township. She is also the advertising manager for THE LINKING RING, and does freelance in photography. Mona has been published in a books, and in Genii, MAGIC, MUM and THE LINKING RING. She has served on the convention committee in various positions: selling ads for the convention program, annually making a booklet for the youth contestants that consists of photos from the prior years convention and letters of encouragement. She performs a little close up magic, walk around, for local events, but basically she applies her magic knowledge to the photography of magicians in performance. Many photos can be seen at www.yomographs.com 
Dr. Dick Mossey joined IBM in 1939 as I.B.M.’s first Junior Member. He has had continuous membership since then receiving the Order of Merlin - Excelsior in 1999. Dr. Mossey is interested in all phases of magic as an art form including the literature of the craft and the collection and restoration of rare and antique apparatus. He is a retired surgeon residing in suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a founding member of Ring 41 in that city and Past I.B.M. Ring Coordinator 1962-63. Dr. Mossey was elected to the I.B.M. Board of Trustees in 1962 and elected International President 1965-66. He has also served as International Treasurer 1981-88. He received an Honorary Membership in the organization in 1986, the IBM Medallion of Honor in 1988 (one of 5 awarded in 85 year history of IBM) and has attended a total of 52 I.B.M. annual conventions.
OBIE O’BRIEN was born in Ottawa Canada. Now resides in Redwood NY for the last 15 yrs Schooled in the USA, Graduated 1957 with a BS, Math Major, Bus. Minors Earned 2 Masters Degrees, and finished all course work for a PhD. Taught College Math for 31years (High School math for 2 years), retired in 1992. Sports: Hockey All American, played Baseball, Softball, and Semi Pro Hockey. Official scorer for Hockey in the 1980 Olympic Games in Lake Placid NY. I was the official scorer for the Russian USA game, won by the USA 4-3. Refereed Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball for over 35 years. Magic: Started in College in 1953, graduated 1957, joined the IBM in Dec. 1962. Attended 1st IBM conv. in 1968 at Chattanooga Tn. I have attended 37 out of the last 40 National IBM Conventions Joined the IBM Conv. Comm. In 1981, served for 15 years ( Dealer chairman for 13 years) First two years Registration Chairman. Member Ring 151 (Ottawa Canada) & Ring 12 (Buffalo NY) & SAM member IBM representative for FISM, Comm. Member for IBM/SAM 2008 Conv. President International Brotherhood of Magicians 1993-94 I currently do approx. 40-50 magic shows a year mostly in N.Y. State & Canada. I have performed close up magic at: Abbotts Conv. 4 times, Tannens Conv. 2 times, Florida State Conv., Magie Montreal Conv., Magic Hands (Germany), Irish Conv. (Ireland), CAM (Canadian Assoc. of Magicians), NYCAN (NY State Canada Conv. 3 times), Gatlinburg Tn. Conv., Tri Cities Conv. (Buffalo, Toronto, Hamilton) IBM Conv. Kansas City & other 1-day conventions. I have attended 11 straight FISM Conventions starting in Vienna in 1976. I am the FISM representative for the IBM. A member of the FISM Jury in The Hague 2003, and the Head Judge for FISM Close Up in Stockholm Sweden 2006. I started 4F (Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic, the Original Close Up Magic Convention) in 1971 and 2007 was our 37th. I am on the Board of directors of CEMK (Close Encounters of the Magic Kind) for 20 years, Desert Magic Seminar for 25 years. Other Hobbies: Golf, Mystery Books, Bond & Seagall movies, all sports.
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