How to Apply for Membership
Applicants aspiring for membership in Inner Magic Club must agree to perform and observe the following requirements:
An applicant must be willing to be interviewed by the Club Secretary, or Chairman of the Committee on Membership, or any IMC officer duly designated by the Club president, to determine the extent or lack of magical background, his interest in magic, and his present skill level as performer.
From the results of the interview or background check, the applicant will be categorized as beginner, hobbyist, advance hobbyist, semi-professional or professional magician.
He/she must be willing to attend 10 consecutive IMC meetings as a test of his/her interest to join the Club. Failing to attend a single meeting without prior notice, valid reason, or securing an excuse from the IMC president or secretary will lead to the resetting of the 10-consecutive-meeting requirement to the first week.
On the third, sixth and 10th meetings, the applicant must perform at least two tricks before the IMC membership. The 10th meeting performance will be the graduation performance and should be a special event both for the applicant and the Club. To encourage a high-level performance and quality magic, the applicant will be graded by the Club officers according to the following criteria:
Beginner/Hobbyist:
- Magical content 15%
- Deportment (Grooming, Costume, etc.) 15%
- Presentation 50%
- Effort 20%
Semi-Pro/Professional
- Magical Content 15%
- Technique 15%
- Deportment (Grooming, Costume, etc.) 30%
- Presentation: 40%
The applicant’s acceptance will depend on the score he/she gets during the 10th-week performance.The applicants will be sworn to uphold the code of secrecy. Breaking the code knowingly or unknowingly during the initiation period will be ground for non-acceptance.
Acceptance of the applicant(s) upon his/her 10th week of attendance, as affirmed by the officers of the Club, is still subject to his paying the yearly dues.
Applicants must pay their full membership dues upon assessment and/or notice of collection by the Club Treasurer.
Failure to do so after several requests by the Treasurer, without valid reason, can be ground for the revocation of his/her acceptance.
Leodini
dear IMC im SKY 18 yrs old…i write my comments to your club bec. since i learn magic trick i promise to my self that one day i will join a magic club…and the thing that i choose your club bec. i know that your club may help to pursue my performance as a magician…so i want to join your club and i don’t know how…IMC can u help to join your club???thanks IMC and more power to your group.
Hi Sky,
Attend one of our weekly meetings first and observe. We meet every Wednesday at Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant at Mother Ignacia corner Scout Borromeo Streets in Quezon City.
You are welcome to attend. If you feel you want to be with the group, you will have a long talk with Rael, Chairman of our Committee on Membership. He will tell you what you ought to do to apply for membership in IMC.
Basically he will advise you of the points discussed in this post. So re-read this article. Be sure that you can arrange your schedule for the next 10 weeks in such a way that you won’t miss a meeting.
Next week, two aspirants will begin their initiation process.
Good luck. See you in one of our meetings.
Hi my name is Johnuel isaac and i’m willing to join your happy club pls mail me im a filipino and im at taguig place
Hi Johnuel,there’s no need to mail you anything. All the requirements for joining IMC are spelled out in the post.
Attend one of our meetings at Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant on Mother Ignacia corner Borromeo streets, Quezon city. We meet every Wednesday from 8PM onward.
When you are there, look for Rael, our Chairman on Membership Committee.
Inner Magic Club,
I would like to attend one of your meeting to join but i work in a call center and i would like to ask if there are any other times that i could attend, i could make it on wednesdays but will only be able to stay until 10pm. would that be enough to start the 10 consecutive meetings?
Hi, there’s no other time to attend meetings. We meet only once a week at Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant, corner Mother Ignacia and Scout Borromeo streets, Quezon City. Our meeting starts at 8.30PM.
Yes, we will consider your application even if you stay only up to 10AM. We will put you early in our agenda, so you won’t be late for your call center job.
I suggest you come before 8:30PM, so you can assimilate with other members. One of the purposes of the 10-week initiation process is to allow applicants to bond with the members of the Club.
Good luck. Drop by our meeting place whenever you are ready.
Leodini
hello,
is there any contact number that i can call so that when i attend next wed i know that its the group meeting???
thanks…
Get in touch with Edgar or Danny, head waiters of Pepeton’s. They will show you our meeting room.
Dear IMC,
I am a researcher for ABSCBN shows, I would like to ask for a contact number you can send it through my email.
I would like to request for access to anyone who could help us in our creative process, especially those inspired by magic.
Please help us learn the lives of Pinoy Magicians.
Thanks for your kindness and consideration
Hi John, I sent you an email, but it bounced.
If you want any help regarding you research on magic, send an email to sirleodini@gmail.com
my dream from my early ages was to become a magician,i have tried all the magic club to accomodate me but non have exactly what can i do to becoome one iam from botswana and there are no magician in botswana who will help me
i will be happy if you can help me
Hi,
I’m glad you found this blog. We are ready to help aspiring magicians, wherever they are in the world. You have to be more specific, though, what kind of help you need.
Unfortunately, we don’t have international chapters in Botswana to accept your membership. If there’s a local ring near you, try applying for International Brotherhood of Magician’s (IBM) membership. You can go to their website http://www.magician.org/and read about their requirements. Or, you may want to join the Magic Cafe Forums (http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/index.php). You can ask questions there, and lots of knowledgeable members will post helpful replies.
Good luck and stay magical.
Leodini
im harley ong i want to learn more abaot street magic and atage magic im filipino
Hi Harley,you can learn things not only about street and stage magic but also other aspects of the art if you become a member Inner Magic Club.
Attend one of our meetings as observer. Then decide if this is a group you want to be a part of.
Best regards,
Leodini
Hi I’m Ronal, a professional Musician Musical Composer/Arranger by profession. I’m very much interested in joining your prestigious group of magicians but the thing is i have a regular playing an recording stint evry wed, do you meet any other day aside wed? Thanks and best regards to your fold.
Ronald is my name i mean…
Hi Ronald, I’m sure you’ll fit right in when you join our Club. Unfortunately, we meet only once a week, and that’s every Wednesday.
Leodini
hi i’m paul and i live in manila, chinatown, i’m a chinese that already stay in philippine for 13 years, and i learn magic for about 2 years. Can i know any information about the magic shop/group/session/ring in manila ? because i’m only 16 yearsold and that’s difficult to go to quezon city. thanks!
Hi Paul, nice to hear from you.
We have members of Chinese descent like you. One is a 16-year-old high school student who is into card and coin manipulation. He lives in Paranaque, probably further away from Quezon City than where you are. As high school student, he brings his class assignments to the meeting and do it there in between discussions and performances.
We have members further South, as far as Cavite and San Pablo, Laguna. They attend the meeting regularly every Wednesday. You see, if you are dedicated to your art, other workaday concerns and distance don’t matter.
I’m sorry to tell you there are no magic clubs in Manila. That is, none that I know of. If you are interested to join us, you have to commute quite a distance, but not as much as our members coming from faraway Cavite and Laguna.
Best regards,
Leodini
ah ok thank you very much, i will think of it , can i know how much the membership fee is if i want to join the club? Can i join meeting if i’m not very well in sleight of hand? but i really interest to magic. thanks!
sorry i forget to ask, on what time of wednesday will the meeting start and finish?
The meeting will start at 8:30PM, every Wednesday at Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant, Mother Ignacia corner Scout Borromeo streets, Quezon City. The business portion of the meeting will last only for about one hour, but most magicians stay around to show each other new tricks, entertain visitors, or just enjoy each other’s company until around 2 o’clock in the morning.
The annual fee is P2,500 for the first year, and P1,200 for the second year and every year thereafter.
If you are a hobbyist or beginner, you will not be required to perform advance magic. That means you can performa small or simple tricks during your initiation period.
We don’t look for skills and expertise from beginners. Rather we are more interested in their attitude, the intensity of their interest in magic, their willingness to learn and fit in our group.
Best regards,
Leodini
Hi Leodini,
We are brothers’ who are into street magic, (mearly beginners)we would like to take our craft into the next level by learning “serious” magic, we would like to attend one of your meetings as observers. please let us know what we need to prepare on our meet. and do have magic classes?
Thank you
Jon & Cris
Jon and Cris,
There’s no preparation needed except to be ready to enjoy an evening of magic.
We don’t offer magic classes. We are not a school. But joining us will give you access to the sources of information, props and literature.
See you around.
Leodini
Hi Leodini ^^
My name is Jeff, Im from Sn. Pedro Laguna & I am doin street magic for almost two years. And I want to Expand my knowledge and to learn from pros. I have a work now so I want to ask if you guyz hve a near meeting area here in Laguna coz the time is 8:30 Pm so I think its kinda far for me on my way back home… I hope you can help?
Hi Jeff,
I’m sorry. We don’t have a meeting place near you.
Best regards,
Leodini
Dear Leodini,
I just make this inquiry if you can give me your contact address and full details on how to apply here in Cebu City.
Thank you,
Mark
Hi Mark,
Maayong adlaw sa inyong tanan sa Cebu.
Unfortunately, IMC has no local chapeter in Cebu, so it’s not possible to accept membership from there.
If you can gather a few magicians and organize a Cebu Chapter of IMC, we will extend some help in the organization process.
Let us know if you are interested, because we also like to put up a chapter in Cebu.
Best regards,
Leodini
Hi im eric from iloilo city, im wondring if pwede akong maging member ng inner circle if im based here sa iloilo city. ty
Hi Eric,
As of now, we have no way of accepting out-of-town applicants. However, if you can gather 10 or more magic enthusiasts in Iloilo, we will consider opening a local chapter in your city.
Just let us know…
Leodini
hi.
I am very interested in learning magic tricks.
Do you teach new members in your group. I have basically no knowledge in magics and tricks.
But would be very willing to learn.
How much is your membership fee? How many days do I need to attend in order to learn magic
Regards
Enyw
Hi Enyw,
Inner Magic Club is not a school of magic, therefore it does not teach magic tricks (or expose them)to anyone.
However, we have members whose business is to teach magic. You can approach them individually and study under them.
Our membership fee is P2,500 for the first year, and P1,200 thereafter.
How fast or slow your progress as a student really depends upon your willingness to learn and your innate talent. Some students learn faster than others. You have to discover for yourself how teachable you are.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Dear Leodini
My name is Bryan, Im from Cabanatuan City., But im staying now here in Mandaluyong. I Really want to learn magic and tricks., bcos i want to give happiness to other people and also im very willing to learn.. I want to visit your place sometime.. i hop you help me to become a good magician someday.. Thank you and Godbless
Hi Bryan,
You are welcome to visit us at the Club.
We are here to help every lover of magic who wants to spread the appreciation of magic in the Philippines.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Good Day Mr. Leodini., This is Bryan again.. Can i ask where ur club is?.. and wat day can i go in your club.. thanku..
Inner Magic Club meets every Wednesday at Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant, Mother Ignacia corner Scout Borromeo streets, Quezon City. Our meeting starts at 8:30PM.
Leodini
Hello!I am interested in joining your group. I am from Los Banos, Laguna and I have started learning magic, specifically card magic. I think that joining your group will allow me to expand my magic repertoire, and improve myself on a lot of stuff. Just one question though, how good do I have to be to join your group. I’m not very good yet, and I’m still learning. Thanks.
Hi, we accept applicants regardless of skill level, from beginners to advanced practicioners. As long as you are interested in magic, we will consider your application.
You are always welcome to attend our meetings to observe if you like.
Leodini
Greetings IMC,
I am quite a late bloomer at 48 but a magic enthusiast in actual fact.Kindly advise me if I can still enhance my iota of knowlege in performing sleights/close-up magic at my age. Likewise I am really interested in joining your group.
Thank you and best regards!
Hi Bong,
Learning magic depends on the person’s attitude, not on his age.
You can be nine or 90, and still learn magic with equal facility with other age groups provided you are willing to learn.
Magic is NOT easy. Performing it can be one of the most challenging skills to learn. To the true lovers of magic, however, the challenge is what makes magic enchanting. In fact, many students find magic more enjoyable the more challenges they meet on the road of studying it.
If you are the kind of person who enjoys challenges, come join us, and we will help you discover and savor the joys of the art of magic. Learning to perform magic is limited only by the amount of time and effort (and oftentimes money)you are wiling to spend for your study.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Good day Leodini,
Thank you so much for your inspiring words and for taking time to answer my call for advice. It really boosted my interest more in learning the art of MAGIC.
Looking forward to meeting you and the rest of the team in the Inner Magic Club.
Best regards, more power and GOD bless!
to:imc
baguhan p lng po ako,hehe.im a carditian po.mtgal tgal n rn po ako ng street magic,and i realy wnna join a club.lhat po ng magician n nkausap ko,kyo ang nrerecommend.how can i apply po b?pls. txt me nmn po.i really wanna learn more about d art.pls imc let me join ur club.here is my # 09062778410 17yrs old po pla ako.tnxill be waiting
Hi,
To apply, go to Pepeton’s Grill and Restaurant at Mother Ignacia corner Scout Borromeo streets on Wednesdays at 8PM. Look for the Chairman of Membership Committee. He’ll guide you in your application.
Leodini
tnx po sir.leodini geh po ill try to go at pepetons grill sa wenesday..tnx po
sir,
good day, i am abel a diaz, just a beginner and still studying more magic by watching dvd instructional video and reading books, i want to be part of your group to learn more and to enchance my skils… sir how to join your group? my kontak number is 09193912163 … maraming salamat po.
Hi Abel,
I have answered this question several times already. Please read the main article and all the comments that follow it. The answers to your question are all there.
Stay magical,
Leodini
sir its wed today , do you have a meeting tonight?can i go there and be an observer?thanks
Hi Abel,
Yes, you are welcome to attend and observe. If you decide to apply, see our Chairman on Committee on Membership, Rael.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Hi,
I’m JoBZ, 21y/o currently studying. Ever since I was a child, I really like to learn and do magic to friends and relatives although those tricks that I’ve learned in the past are just “fraud” tricks that I’ve read on a book entitled “Magic made easy”. The tricks that you’ll learn from it are just for kids that you can “Uto-Uto”.
What I really wanted is to learn serious magic tricks that I can show it to anyone and make them believe that magic is a real thing. I would like to learn serious magic tricks and join you club.
What would it take me to learn (serious) magic tricks and join your club.
Thanks in Advance!! ^_^
Hi JoBZ.
The title of this article is “How to Apply for Membership”. Please read it and all the comments after it. The requirements for membership application, where to apply, to whom to apply, what day to apply, what time to apply, how much is the yearly dues, the process of initiation, etc.—all this information is in the article and the comments. There’s nothing more I can add to what has been discussed.
Good luck.
Leodini
Hi,
I’m John Michael, can I join into your club, even I don’t know any magic trick. Can I ask sir, if magic is really real or not.
Hi John,
Yes, you can apply. Whether you will be accepted is altogether another matter. You have to undergo a rigorous initiation period. Your attitude will be evaluated together with your knowledge in magic.
if you believe in it, magic can be as real as you want it to be.
Leodini
I have another question about magic, Sir. Is magic has a
ritual book or ceremonial or it has been spoken its spell/ritual before it will work.
You may be confusing magic entertainment with black magic or witchcraft.
Stop watching too much Harry Potter movies.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Thanks for the reply, Salamat kaayo.
Yes, i always watch magic shows from great entertainers like david copperfield, david blain, eric mana from dvd copy.
i was captivated by their performance. how did they do their tricks/magic. i like magic very much.
that’s also help me encourage to join. Unfortunately cebu doesnt’ have club like there’s in quezon city.
this letter let you know how interested i am.
thanks for IMC for the reply.
just let me know when your going to start here!
hail leodoini and IMC!
mark
this site really helps… thanks for all the tips and the learning. this site makes it definite that IMC is elite… i hope i can be part of your group. more power!
(sana ‘di pa ubos ang ticket para sa remix)
-juls, hobbyist-
hi,
i’m 19..i always wanted to learn magic tricks since i was a child..but i know that trick cards and gadgets have a price..but i’m still eager to learn..can i know how much is the fee during the application if there is any..and also the fee that is collected when you are already a member…is the tricks free when you are a member or we have to provide our own??
thank you…Godspeed!!!!
Dear Leodini,
iam jhay from bacoor cavite i met one of your member in SM Bacoor and told me about this site… iam a begginer but i want to be a pro… i hope we have time to talk … iam looking forward in joining your club and do all my best tnx and more power
>>JHAY<<<
ohh iam mastering card and thumbtip!! and some of coin magic tnx ^^
Hi Jhay,
Nice to know you found this blog. Please visit us in one of our weekly meetings, so you can assess for yourself if joining the Club is good for you.
Leodini
iam here agian mr.leodini i met MIFER in bacoor and told me about this… can u tel me what can this very good club help me tnx for the compliment
Where do I get in touch with your office, address and telephone number bcoz i am interested to learn and be educated.
Hi,
We meet every Wednesday at 8 PM at Pepeton’s Grill and Restauran, Mother Ignacia corner Scout Borromeo. Look for the Club Secretary or for the Chairman of Membership Committee. He’ll guide you in your application.
Leodini
hello sir!
i am interested to join your club & ‘hope soon!!!
i am a hobbyist magician/mentalist and can only perform for friends ‘coz i’m a shy type,and maybe joining your club may boost my ego.though this may not be categorized as “magic”, one of the skill that i am developing now is to memorize a shuffled whole deck of playing cards.is there a present philippine record for the fastest time in doing this?
many thanks and more power….
Hi Biboy,
If there’s a Philippine record of the fastest memorization time for playing cards, I don’t know about it.
Leodini
hi sir,I’m Taro From Binangonan Rizal.My friend mention ur club to me.I believe his a member of inner magic?he is Erwin Cervo.,Iam very interested to learn magic tricks. right now I’m just watching tutorials from youtube and try to do their tricks. I want to improve my Knowledge about this,can you help me?or suggest any dvd tutorial?I want to be part of your club but I dont know if I’m qualified?!
thank you sir…
You wouldn’t know if you are qualified until you apply.
Leodini
hi sir..
i would like to know if you help younger magicians perform in the streets?or in stage?.. i specialize in card magic, but im a little shy performing in streets, to unknown people.
Join IMC. Maybe the camaraderie and the opportunities you get to perform live for people will cure your shyness. The more you perform the more you build your confidence.
Stay magical,
Leodini
sir im only 16 years old i specialize in card trick i want to develope it more i know the basic of card trick like the basic pass could you tell me where to learn more or if i can join your club
dear IMC
sir i just want to ask if its ok to join even i have other club??
i am a newbie street magician i want to join your club bcoz i want to improve my skills, to explore the community of magicians, to know also d art of stage magic and to have more friends tnx alot im hoping 4 our response tnx
and i also want to know if there is also a street magicians in your club?? tnx po
GODBLESS!!! more power IMC
Hi Vanz,
Yes, you are welcome to join IMC even if you are already a member of another Club.
Just read carefully the requirements for membership, then follow religiously the initiation process, and you are assured entry to the elite group of magicians in the country.
Good luck,
Leodini
Hi Paolo,
Inner Magic Club is not a school of magic, so we don’t teach magic. However, joining the Club will afford you opportunities to meet the professional magicians of IMC, who are well respected in the industry. You can certainly learn from them.
Joining the Club will also give you opportunity to enter into our competitions, perform at our public shows, and have access to literature on magic and sources of props.
Since we have young members of the Club of about your age, you will not feel alone. You can visit the Club as an observer, then if you are really interested to be part of the group, file your application and go through the initiation process.
Good luck,
Leodini
hi mr. leodini im edgardo from binangonan rizal and i want to join in your club but the problem is im too far from your place
do you have a branch near here in binangonan???????
good luck and more power thanks
Hi Edgardo,
So sorry to inform you that IMC has no provincial chapters.
Leodini
hi imc,
does your group have an age limit?
cause i’m just 13
thanks
We don’t have any age limitation in the criteria for accepting new members.
Stay magical,
Leodini
Thanks
i watched one of your competitions at pepetons. i saw many of the magicians in the flesh that i only once watched on t.v. like sir chris & d’ ever living jeff tam (those shown in channel 2’s KALYE and Channel 7’s bearwins show b4). i do tricks only to my friends and relatives,but performing in front of many people, i feel im gonna melt and will evaporate into thin air..im a poor talker,poor dancer,i shake bcoz of nervousness and somewhat awkward oftentimes.aside from the mentioned requirements,would this inability of mine would give hindrance if i wish to become an imc member…by the way i really enjoy the bravo dove production, the zombie ball, “The cowboy champion” von joker’s dancer and the slydon card and multiplying ball routine…
If you are willing to learn to perform magic, there is no hindrance to becoming an accomplished performer.
Practice, practice, practice…then perform, perform, perform to overcome all you fears and lack of confidence.
Stay magical,
Leodini
hi sir!!
..can join in your magic club..i came from laguna..
sir,can i know what’s the requirements in joining your club…
tnx…
Niel,
Read the post above and all the comments following it. How to join IMC is all spelled out there.
Stay magical,
Leodini
sir do have a branch in alabang???
Hi Neil,
So sorry, we don’t have a chapter in Alabang.
Leodini
It’s nice to be a member of your club. I’m zero knowledge about magic, but I want to learn. I hope you can help me.
Thanks.
Hi Fernan,
We all started with zero knowledge, even the best magicians in the world. If you are interested to learn, you will find a way to gain knowledge.
Stay magical,
Leodini
hi i am from bataan,i like to be a street magician,how can i join if i were here in bataan because i’am studying here right now
Hi Kenneth,
I’m sorry that at this time we can’t accept out-of-town members. One of the requirements to become an IMC member is to pass a 10-week initiation period. You have to show up every meeting for 10 weeks to be able to finish the initiation.
Stay magical,
Leodini
hi there! i’m really interested in learning magic, is there anyone in the IMC who offers teaching magic? if ever there is someone how can I contact them? Thanks a lot!
Hi Mike,
Yes, we have members who teach magic. You have to show up in one of our meetings, so we can interview you. We entertain only serious students. We discourage the mere curious from taking a peek at our work. We take our magic very seriously and don’t intend to give away our secrets to those with only passing fancy on art.
I hope you understand.
Leodini