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,info on forthcoming magic conventions held around the U.K. 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 magic books,and receive the monthly magazine
plus the opportunity to network with like minded enthusiasts.
Past presidents of the British Ring have been David Berglas,Ali Bongo,Alan
Shaxon,Terry Herbert,to name but a few and Paul Daniels is the present Vice President.
To get more information on the British Ring and to download
an application form visit www.britishring.org.uk
The I.B.M emblem.The figure is Mercury,messenger of the ancient gods and a magician,
with a wand in his left hand.The oak leaf represents strength and the clasped hands signify universal fellowship and brotherhood
in magic.The background represents the world, and the two acorns the two hemispheres.
