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| − | == '''Introducing the Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis''' == | + | == '''The Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis''' == |
| | + | ''Camelard College'' is the world's only Honor Society for magicians. The Honor Society takes the form of an educational institution. Distinguished and honored magicians are admitted as Faculty and given the title of Professor. Accomplished young magicians (under 18) are admitted as students and given the title of Fellow (for both boy and girl magicians). |
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| − | <font+2>''Camelard College'', as an educational institution, functions in two worlds--the mythical and the mundane. The College is a mythical magic school that exists in the world of magical delight, but the College also has an actual faculty of magicians that includes national officers in our largest magical organizations, household-name professional magicians (many with Las Vegas fame), local and regional professional magicians, dedicated magic hobbyists, and young magicians (under 18) who are learning The Art and who constitute the student body. Camelard College has a home page. Click [http://www.camelardcollege.org HERE] to visit.
| + | The Camelard College is partly a mythical magic school, but the College has an actual faculty of magicians that includes officers in magical organizations, professional magicians, dedicated magic hobbyists, and young magicians (under 18). |
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| − | See also [[Camelard]].
| + | Camelard College Faculty and Fellows can be found throughout the world. Included among the Faculty are Jeff McBride, Just Alan, Bev Bergeron, John Calvert, Tammy Calvert, James Canaday, Rick Carruth, Mandy Davis, Paul Green, I.B.M. Past International President Bill Pitts, Ruth Pitts, Bob Sammons, S.A.M. Past National President Maria Ibenez, I.B.M. Territorial Vice-President Ed Hurtubis, S.A.M. National President Mark Weidhaas, and many, many other accomplished and distinguished magicians and magical historians, writers, and collectors. The best-known Fellow of the College is Derek McKee. |
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| − | == '''The Myth''' ==
| + | The web site for the Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis is www.CamelardCollege.org . |
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| − | In its mythology, ''Camelard College'' is affiliated with the ''Avalon Institute of Magic'' in Albion and with the original ''Bogmere School of Wizardry'' of Wales, near Stonehenge (made famous under another name in a series of popular novels about a young magician with a peculiar mark on his forehead). Camelard College is located in Chemmis, Egypt. Visit fabulous Chemmis online by clicking [http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/Places/chemmis.htm HERE].
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| − | Also, all Camelard College faculty members are personal friends of Camelard Professors Merlin, Gandalf, and Dumbledore, as well as select famous and friendly wizards who live in the many magical lands of delight, including the land of Chemmis where Camelard is established. Camelard College Faculty are always proud to reference their Camelard College appointment during magic performance patter, especially during shows for youngsters who may already have read about famous schools of magic and wizardry. Faculty Members of Camelard College have the priviilege of using all or part of the Magic Maxim of the College to perform their wonders: ''Em Conspiciendus Miraculum''!
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| − | == '''The Mundane''' ==
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| − | In the mundane world (the doorway to the World of Magical Delight), Camelard College has specific goals for its Faculty and Student Body:
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| − | *''CCCC'' enriches the magical persona of its members by granting lifetime titled positions on its Faculty and by granting the right to use its '''''Magical Maxim''''' in the public performance of conjuring. Thus, Faculty members may, in their magical persona, introduce themselves (or be introduced as) Professor ''Name'' and may speak all or part of the Magic Maxim in performing magic. Magicians under 18 are granted the title of ''Fellow''.
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| − | *''CCCC'' honors magicians who are dedicated to the Art of Performance Magic. The several ranks from Fellow to Trustee constitute the honors conferred.
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| − | *''CCCC'' encourages those of its Faculty who are so inclined to teach magic to the worthy interested (see ''Faculty Handbook'' information, below). The Professor, as Sage, hands on the precious Magical Tradition as a vital part of the life of the conjurer.
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| − | *''CCCC'' offers a free service of email redirection which shows affiliation with the College. Thus, Faculty and Students may use ''anyname''@camelardcollege.org .
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| − | CCCC is no-cost service for magicians. There is <span style="color: red">'''no'''</span> cost for a Faculty or Student appointment. There are <span style="color: red">'''no'''</span> dues, <span style="color: red">'''no'''</span> ongoing costs or expenses of any kind.
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| − | == '''The Faculty Handbook''' ==
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| − | While the Institution is mythical, its members are not. All Camelard College Faculty are encouraged, as their time and ability permit, to take their honored role as Sage and teach the Art of Magic, as, for example, through local libraries and community colleges. To that end, our teaching Faculty may order the official ''Faculty Handbook, The Complete Guide to Teaching Magic'', 2nd edition written by CCCC Senior Full Professor Alfred Albers. The book contains guidance and tips to teaching magic courses through the local library or community college. Included are sample syllabi. For CCCC Faculty who are interested, the ''Faculty Handbook'' can be ordered from the home page of [http://camelardcollege.org CCCC].
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| − | == '''Camelard College Honors''' ==
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| − | Magicians are appointed to the following faculty positions at Camelard based on years of service to the Art:
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| − | *'''Fellow''' — a young magician (under 18) may apply for membership in the student body of CCCC and receive the title of “Fellow of the Camelard College.”
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| − | *'''Assistant Instructor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the end of the first year of magical dedication, practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Associate Instructor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the second year of magical dedication practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Full Instructor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the third year of magical dedication practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Assistant Professor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the fourth year of magical dedication practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Associate Professor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the sixth year of magical dedication practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Full Professor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the tenth year of magical dedication practice, and performance;
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| − | *'''Senior Full Professor of Conjuring''' — appointment made at the completion of the fifteenth year of magical dedication practice, and performance. Additionally, the Senior Full Professor is one who has made and continues to make contributions to the Art of Magic.
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| − | A Camelard College appointment comes with a Letter of Appointment from the Chancellor and a Diploma of Rank and Title in the College. Both documents are suitable for framing and display. ''There is no cost for these documents.'' They are free with the appointment.
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| − | == '''Camelard's Highest Honor''' ==
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| − | '''TRUSTEE OF THE COLLEGE'''
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| − | To be a Trustee is to hold the highest title at Camelard. The title is rarely conferred, and then only to Magicians of importance to the world wide community of Magic. To be named as a Trustee of Camelard is a distinct honor and cannot be applied for. The Trustee is selected by the College.
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| − | == '''How to Apply to Camelard College''' ==
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| − | Even though “mythical,” Camelard has actual Faculty and Students. A magician who holds S.A.M. membership or I.B.M. membership or who holds membership in an equivalent national/international magical society may apply for a faculty position at the fabled Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis, Egypt. Also, young magicians (not yet 18) may apply for student status.
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| − | If you qualify for a Faculty Position at CCCC and if you are 18 years of age or older, you are invited to apply. Applications with the appropriate resumè are never declined, although the requested rank appointment may be adjusted. A Faculty Member receives a Letter of Appointment and a Certificate of Membership at the appropriate rank. A Fellow (under 18) also receives a Letter of Appointment and a Certificate.
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| − | Application is uncomplicated: merely send an email with a brief magical resumè attached in Word format or in rtf format. A pdf file of the resumè is also acceptable. The resumè should show your years in the Art and any other magical accomplishments. In the email, give the rank to which you are applying. All materials submitted, including emails, are held in confidence and are neither sold nor distributed in any manner.
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| − | ''We emphasize again that there is <span style="color: red">no cost of any kind</span> for an appointment or for CCCC documents''. Your magical accomplishments and qualifications are your payment.
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| − | For an application, go to the [http://camelardcollege.org CCCC] site and click on the Application link.
| + | == References == |
| − | [[Category:Biographies]]
| + | * http://www.camelardcollege.org |
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The Camelard College is partly a mythical magic school, but the College has an actual faculty of magicians that includes officers in magical organizations, professional magicians, dedicated magic hobbyists, and young magicians (under 18).
Camelard College Faculty and Fellows can be found throughout the world. Included among the Faculty are Jeff McBride, Just Alan, Bev Bergeron, John Calvert, Tammy Calvert, James Canaday, Rick Carruth, Mandy Davis, Paul Green, I.B.M. Past International President Bill Pitts, Ruth Pitts, Bob Sammons, S.A.M. Past National President Maria Ibenez, I.B.M. Territorial Vice-President Ed Hurtubis, S.A.M. National President Mark Weidhaas, and many, many other accomplished and distinguished magicians and magical historians, writers, and collectors. The best-known Fellow of the College is Derek McKee.
The web site for the Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis is www.CamelardCollege.org .
