About Ring 50

Ring 50 is the world’s largest local chapter (“Ring”) of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M.), the world’s largest organization dedicated to the art of magic. As a non-profit, 501(c)(6) association, Ring 50 serves the Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland region.

Membership in Ring 50 is open to all professional, amateur, and hobbyist magicians, as well as anyone who just loves the art of magic. Learn more about membership or view our By-Laws and Standing Rules.

Ring 50 meets on the first Wednesday of each month.  Learn more about monthly meetings.

The objectives of the I.B.M. include:

• Organizing and associating those interested in the art of magic and its advancement without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin;
• Advancing the ethics of the magical fraternity by adopting a Code of Ethics;
• Encouraging humane treatment of animals used in magic presentations;
• Opposing public exposures of the principles of the art of magic; and
• Protecting the magic creations of authors and inventors.

Ring 50 Officers and Board of Directors
2024-2025

President
Marc Carrion
president@ibmring50.org

Vice President
Mark Phillips
vp@ibmring50.org

Secretary
Todd Eisenstadt
secretary@ibmring50.org

Treasurer
Mike Peckham
treasurer@ibmring50.org

Sergeant-at-Arms
Haig Colter
sgtarms@ibmring50.org

Magi-Gram Editor
Larry Lipman
magi-gram@ibmring50.org

Youth Activities Director
Drew Owen
youth@ibmring50.org

Board Member At-Large
Mike Hummer
mike@ibmring50.org

Board Member At-Large
Mitch Praver
mitch@ibmring50.org

Immediate Past President
Craig Fifer
craig@ibmring50.org

I.B.M. Territorial Vice President
Dwight Redman
dctvp@ibmring50.org

Past Presidents of Ring 50