Welcome to the official website of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) Gene Gordon—Karl Norman Ring 12.



Upcoming Events:

Friday October 9 – Joshua Jay lecture at Ismalia Shrine Center
Monday October 19 – Steve Ehlers lecture at Ismalia Shrine Center
Monday November 2 – Workshop Sessions at Ismalia Shrine Center
Friday November 6 – Stars of Illusion Show at Ismalia Shrine Center
Monday December 7 – Holiday Party at Screening Room new location Elmwood Commons

Next Meeting:

FRIDAY, October 9

Joshua Jay Lecture

at Ismalia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd, West Seneca, NY 14224

Program: Joshua Jay Lecture
Date: FRIDAY, October 9, 2026
Time:  Doors open 6:30 PM, Program 7:00 PM
Location: Ismalia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224

Joshua has performed on stages in over 100 countries. He was awarded the top prize at the World Magic Seminar and has fooled Penn & Teller on their hit show, Fool Us. He holds a Guinness World Record in card magic. Jay has performed magic on numerous television shows, including appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late, Late Show with James Corden.

Joshua Jay is the author of several books, including the best-selling MAGIC: The Complete Course, and the upcoming How Magicians Think.

He has designed illusions for stage and screen, including a recent collaboration with HBO for Game of Thrones. Joshua consulted with the United States Postal Service on the design of their postage stamp series, Magic.

Joshua appeared at the 2008 Inaugural Ball for President Barack Obama, and has also delivered private performances for former President Clinton.

Most recently, Joshua was awarded Magician of the Year 2020 by the Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly for his contribution to the art of magic.

Joshua Jay is co-owner of Vanishing Inc. Magic, one of the world’s largest and finest online magic brands.

Our meeting location has temporarily changed to:
Ismalia Shrine Center, 1600 Southwestern Blvd., West Seneca, NY 14224