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International Brotherhood of Magicians
International Brotherhood of Magicians
Ring 1
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August 5, 2026
The Grand Conjuring - Parlor/Stage Competition
Cast of Competitors (left to right)
Terrell - Danner - Shegitz - Desrosiers - Smith - Weidner - Queens x2
Finkelstein - Halcomb - Lana Mae & Minerva - Higround
The NEW Champions
1st Place - Josh Weidner (middle)
2nd Place Timothy Shegitz (far right)
3rd Place - Keith Smith (far left)
Attendance Winner
Bro. James
Received Two Ring One
Centennial Card Decks
July 21-25, 2026
I.B.M. Convention - St. Louis
Missouri Governor's Proclamation
State Senator Adam Schnelting
presents formal proclamation to
I.B.M President Stephen Levine
I.B.M President's Citation
Past Pres. Lenz and Pres. Queen
receive the 100 Year Honor
from I.B.M. Pres. Stephen Levine
Las Vegas Legend Honored
Ring 1 member Michael McClure II presents Masters to Mythics to
the legendary star Lance Burton.
Burton appears as a card in game.
Ring 1 Secretary Demos Comm. Deck
Michael W. McClure, TVP performed hundreds of demonstrations of the
inner workings of our Comm. Deck.
Michael designed and produced deck.
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Head Table Banquet Honorees
Seated counter-clockwise from Susan McClure (front) is Connie Boyd (Conv. Guest of Honor), Pres. Stephen Levine and wife Tina, Lance Burton (Las Vegas Legend), Roger Dreyer (CEO of Fantasma), Michael Heckenberger (S.A.M. President), and Jen and Steve Queen. (Missing is Simone Marron (International Secretary) and photographer Michael W. McClure).
Ring One Ambassadors Honored
A vetted group of members were selected to represent our Ring due to their constant positive assistance and welcoming attitude regarding our magic club. They passed that feeling on to all in attendance, and were very well received.
Jonathan Levit Gets Schooled
As Jeff Halcomb and Michael McClure II back her up, Susan McClure explains some of the miracles found within our Commemorative Deck. Jonathan was so impressed, that he created a special effect and used OUR deck in his Lecture the very next day!
Two of our Youngest Members Brought Home the Glory
Milo and Maverick, sons of David and Jamie Chancellor, represented Ring One in the Youth Stage Competition ... and WON FIRST PLACE!!!!!
Ring One Honored With ERA
Ring 1 became one of the first recipients of the newly established Effective Ring Achievement Award, acknowledging the club’s remarkable growth and impact over the past three years.
Proud Ambassadors of I.B.M. Ring One
Vice-President Timothy Shegitz - Lana Mae - Chuck Levy - Jen Queen - Michael W. McClure - Minerva
Our Very Own Christian Misner - The 97th Convention's Early Bird Lecturer
Our Ring One Beautiful Banners Graced the Halls
We provided four very colorful 7 foot signs that helped direct the traffic as attendees searched for the different venues for each of the convention's events. They also provided welcome information for the Muggles that bought tickets to attend any of the Gala Shows.
NONE of Ring One's generous offerings cost the club anything, but all expenses were covered by a private Grant received for these specific purposes. We thank our thoughtful donors for helping us set the bar high for other Rings to strive for. Support of our parent organization is something we all need to consider.
July 18, 2026
July Jubilee of Magic
Three Comedy Titans of Children's Entertainment
Silly Jilly - Chef Bananas - Christian the Magician
Ring One 1st Lady - Jen Queen - Emcee
June 3, 2026
Ring Spring Fling
The crowd begins to gather ... (over 70)
Pres. Steve nails it!
Our 1st Lady, Jen
Our ALL-STAR cast
Becca-Minerva-Lana Mae-Steve-Jen-Tim
Timothy's Tunes
Our Pres. and 1st Lady "duet" again
to close the evening
Becca's High Flying Silks
(Slydini was never this good)
Minerva hit all the
right notes
Lana lit up the stage
Lana Mae introduced us to the Ring
Our Magic Vendor was Steve Finkelstein
Lana won our attendance drawing!
Jill Schmidt was also an attendance winner!
May 6, 2026
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President Steve Queen addresses some of the excited crowd
2026 Ring One "Up Close and Magical" Competition
Cast of Close-Up Competitors (left to right)
Minth - Dunn - Queen- Holcomb -Finkelstein
Wang - Horowitz - Higround - Smith - Shegitz
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The NEW Champions
1st Place - Timothy Shegitz
2nd Place Zi Teng Wang
3rd Place - Steve Finkelstein
Attendance
Prize
Winner
Elyssa Gansner
April 1, 2026
Sandy Weis - Emcee
Jeff Rapp - Pres. Queen - Sandy McIntyre
V-P Timothy Shegitz - Steffi Kay
Don Poggmoeller - Winner!
Speed Dating Mini-Lectures (9) - Love at First Sleight
D. Jay on the ropes
Jeff Rapp - Jeff Lefton
Chad Jacobs adds some color
Steve Barcellona - Keith Smith
Steve Finkelstein meets Mr. & Mrs. Lamb
Steve Zuehlke - Sandy McIntyre - Jeff Rapp
Bob Danner - Steffi Kay - Jason Baney
March 26-28, 2026
Milo - Karl Hein - Maverick
Official Logo by Michael McClure
Steve Steer - Steve Zuehlke - Steve Buesking - Steve Bolland
2026 Gateway Close-Up Convention
Steve Zuehlke/Steve Buesking Production
Photos courtesy of Randy Kalin
Kevin Kelly - David Chancellor
Randy Kalin - Bill Malone
Baney-Larry Minth- Steffi Kay
Steves See ... Steves Do!
March 4, 2026
Javi Benitez (and Magic Peter) meet I.B.M. Ring One
February 17, 2026
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Nathan Kranzo lectures for I.B.M. Ring One at S.A.M. Assembly 8's venue
February 15, 2026
International Officers and Executive Committee join Ring One for a
joint Magic Open Mic Night and BBQ Dinner
John Skarin receives
50 Year Merlin recognition
from Pres. Levine and
Past Pres. Dunagan
I.B.M. Officers &
Executive Committee
relax after 10 hours of
mid-year planning
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