Interested in magic as a young boy, Ben followed in his great-grandfather's and father's footsteps by becoming a magician. Ben has been a member of the IBM since 1985 and joined Ring 35 in 1987. Ben has held every office of Ring 35 and is currently the historian... keeper of the 1944 charter as well as four scrapbooks of photos and history of the past 70+ years. Ben held the office of Territorial Vice President for two terms. Ben is also a Life Member of the Society of American Magicians