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Ring 199 Notables
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Like most Rings, Ring 199 is a collection of professionals, semi-professionals, and hobbyists.  We are fortunate to list among our members, three people who have served or are serving as president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and two Teritorial Vice Presidents.  We also have members who have published magic books and newsletters and who are well respected in the magic community.  Here are some of our better-known members:

INTERNATIONAL I.B.M. OFFICERS IN RING 199:
Phil Willmarth:  International President - 2007
Bill Spooner:  International President - 1985
Mike Gorman:  International President - 1991
Tom Beaman: NC Territorial Vice President
Fred Rosenbaum:  Past Territorial Vice President

OTHER MEMBERS OF NOTE
Steve Beam: Pasteboard architect, lecturer, publisher of The Trapdoor, creator of the seven books in the "Semi-Automatic" card magic series, the book "Digital Effects - the Magic of Joe Mogar", and numerous other magic effects .
 
Josh Lozoff: Professional Actor, Close Up Magician

Ellison "Penny" Poland: Author of Books "Wonderful Routines of Magic" and "Wonderful Routines of Magic - Second Addendum"
 
Steve Pressley: Close-up Magician, Author of the book "Endless Possibilities"
 
Fred Rosenbaum:  Mentalist, Creator of the effect "Szechuan Sampler"
 
Phil Willmarth:  prior to attaining the position of President of The IBM, Phil served as the editor of the Linking Ring for fourteen years. 

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