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The International Brotherhood of Magicians

27 Jun

Why Join the I.B.M.? Lance Burton, Criss Angel, and Jeff McBride know!

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

Why become a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians? Our 10,000 members probably have 10,000 different answers. Collectively, the answers cluster into three main categories. Read this post for the answers, and also to find out why Criss Angel, Lance Burton and Jeff McBride think YOU should become a member too! Read More

26 Jul

Inclusivity & Diversity in Magic Conference

Category: Events   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

Magic’s First Inclusivity and Diversity Conference will take place in conjunction with Jeff Mcbride’s Magic & Mystery School on August 27th to 29th. Read More

09 Jun

Information for I.B.M. Members Regarding the 2021 Annual Business Meeting

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

The Board Meetings and Annual Business Meeting that would normally take place at the Annual Convention will again be happening on Zoom on July 25, 2021. All I.B.M. Members in good standing are welcome to attend. Read More

02 Jun

I.B.M. Ring Meetings Start to Take Place In Person Again

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

As I.B.M. Rings are starting to meet again in person. International President Stephen Bargatze attended his own local meeting, and handed out some well-deserved Presidential Citations. Read More

29 May

International President Stephen Bargatze's Son on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

International President Stephen Bargatze and the I.B.M. were talked about on NBC's 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.' Read More

23 Jan

Members Only Discounts

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

New Member discounts are appearing. We start with Magic & Balloon, and Monday Night Magic. More will follow soon. Read More

23 Dec

Linking Ring Cover Art Goes Live on eBay

Category: Blog   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

The Oil Painting, "The Harmony of Magic," which was the December issue of The Linking Ring cover art is now live on Ebay. The painting was created by the very talented International Past President Vanni Pule. Read More

22 Oct

Passing of Past International President - Ken Klosterman

Category: Broken Wand   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

The International Brotherhood of Magician is sad to announce the passing of Past International President Ken Klosterman at his home yesterday, October 21, 2020. Read More

09 Sep

Two-Headed Dreams Show on September 12th Starring World-Class Magicians

Category: Events   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

Get your tickets quickly for the online Two-Headed Dream Show on September 12th, featuring Penn & Teller, Rob Zabrecky, Michael Carbonaro and Peter Stickles, Mike Pisciotta, Liberty Larsen, Blood Bros, and Puddles Pity Party. What a great line-up! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Dai Vernon Foundation supporting magicians in need. Read More

15 Aug

AMA Awards Virtual Show Open to All

Category: Events   Posted by: SIMONE MARRON

The Academy of Magical Arts 52nd Awards Show will be broadcast virtually, and is free to all who wish to see it on August 23rd. Come watch the awards being announced live online for the first time ever. Read More