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Magic Clubs and Conventions - Meet Other Magicians

This page presents the major magic organizations: The International Brotherhood of Magicians and Society of American Magicians, and ways to locate a club near you. And to learn about magic, you can also attend a magic convention.

Review: The Magic Castle

Hollywood's Magic Castle is a showcase for magic and is the home of the Academy of Magical Arts.

The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.)

The International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.) is a prominent magic organization with some 15,000 members worldwide, and over 300 local groups, called Rings, in some 73 countries.

International Brotherhood of Magicians: Finding a Local Ring

This page helps you locate an I.B.M. ring near you.

Society of American Magicians

The Society of American Magicians, founded in 1902, is the oldest magical society in the world. The society promotes the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and some 30,000 other world-wide members to elevate the Art of Magic.

Society of American Magicians: Local Assemblies

The web sites of the assemblies of the Society of American Magicians. This web page will help you locate an assembly near you.

Genii Magazine

Genii Magazine is the oldest and most respected magic magazine in the United States. Each month, the publication is filled with magic advice, techniques and reviews. Also, the Genii forum is among the most active in the field of magic.

The Academy of Magical Arts & Sciences

The Academy of Magical Arts is an organization devoted to the advancement of magic. The Academy encourages and promotes public interest in magic, with an emphasis on preserving its history as an art form, entertainment medium and hobby. The Academy has a membership of nearly 5,000 and the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California is its private clubhouse.

The Magic Circle

The Magic Circle, which is based in London, is a prestigious society that promotes the world of magic and illusion. The society has an international membership of some 1500.

Winter Carnival of Magic

Winter Carnival of Magic is held the first weekend in March at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Each year the three day convention features several lectures, a dealer's room, a close up competition, a stage competition and two evening shows.

Battle of the Magicians

Battle of the Magicians is held in North Canton, Ohio in the spring.

Magi-Whirl, Washington DC

Magi-Whirl is put on by International Brotherhood of Magicians, National Capital Ring 50.

World Magic Seminar

Las Vegas' magic convention is held yearly.

Columbus Magi-Fest

A long time event, some 76 years old, that's held annually in Columbus, Ohio.

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