Shock waves will pass through the magic community today as it learns of the passing of one of their most beloved treasures. Eugene Burger was taken from us suddenly after a brief illness on the evening of August 8th 2017. Read More
At the Combined Convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, July 12-15, 2017, in Louisville, Kentucky, magicians had an opportunity to compete for prizes and recognition in three contests -- the I.B.M., the S.A.M., and F.I.S.M. here are the winners in all of these, plus the names of magicians invited to F.I.S.M. in 2018. Read More
The Broken Wand in the August 2017 issue of The Linking Ring pays tribute to thirteen people. The thirteen represent a more diverse group than has been included in the Broken Wand in a long time. Among them are two women (Helen Grabel and Edna Scott), and five from outside the United States (Singapore, New Zealand, England, Canada and Scotland). Read More
Prices have been rolled back for the 2018 I.B.M. Convention taking place on July 4-7,in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But....hurry, as these rates will not last! In seven more days, this amazing price of $230 for an international convention will be gone. Don't wait....BOOK NOW! Read More
It is nearing the end of July, so I have been looking for an update on magic and magicians in Las Vegas from our friend David Neubauer. Sure enough, today brought David's monthly e-mail with everything you need and want to know about magic in Sin City USA. He updated everything July 21. Be sure to call each venue before you go since things do change from time to time. Read More
At the I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention July 12-15, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky, the officers and board for 2017-2018 were announced. Included were Bob Patterson as International President and Michael Finney as President-elect. Read More
After five days of nearly twenty-four-hour, wall-to-wall magic, the 2017 Combined Convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, came to an end sometime after midnight Saturday, July 15 in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Whether this was “The best magic convention ever,” remains to be seen. It will take several days of reflection to compare it with previous conventions. But the immediate widespread opinion was that this was, indeed, “one of the best magic conventions anytime, anywhere.” Read More
Most of the winners from the Stage and Close-up Contests at the IBM/SAM Combined Convention have been identified. Winners were announced at a special ceremony Saturday evening, one of the concluding events of the five-day convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Only missing is the complete list of people chosen to represent North America at FISM. These will be posted as soon as the list is released. Read More
On the fourth day of the 2017 Combined Convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, there was truly “something for everyone.” There were longevity recognitions, and competitions, and dealers, and lectures, and a banquet, and an evening magic show, and four lectures, and an invisible meeting. Read More
So what can you say about the third day of a major magic convention except: “More of the same!” That means the I.B.M./S.A.M. Combined Convention has continued in its third day with more meetings, more lectures, more competition, and more dawn-to-midnight and wall-to-wall magic. Official I.B.M. Photographer Michael Messing continues to capture the full spirit of the convention, and we include some of his work here. Watch for more photos and full reviews in the next three issues of The Linking Ring. Read More
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