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| | == '''The Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis''' == | | == '''The Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis''' == |
| − | ''Camelard College'' is an Honor Society for magicians that takes the form of an educational institution. The Camelard College is partly a mythical magic school, but the College also has an actual faculty of magicians that includes officers in magical organizations, professional magicians, dedicated magic hobbyists, and young magicians (under 18) who are learning The Art and who are named Fellows of the College. | + | ''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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| − | Camelard College Faculty and students 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, Bill Pitts, Ruth Pitts, Bob Sammons, Maria Ibenez, Ed Hurtubis, and many, many other accomplished and distinguished magicians and magical historians, writers, and collectors. | + | 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 web site for the Camelard College of Conjuring of Chemmis is www.CamelardCollege.org . |
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| − | == '''The Faculty Handbook and College Supply Store''' ==
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| − | While the Institution is fictitious, 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 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.
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| − | The College Supply Store carries items for Faculty and Fellows who wish to show their affiliation with Camelard.
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| − | == '''Camelard College Honors''' ==
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| − | Magicians may apply for (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 by vote of the CCCC Faculty at the completion of the fifteenth year of magical dedication, practice, and performance. Additionally, the Senior Full Professor is one who has made significant contributions to the Art of Magic, especially in the areas of wide promotion of the Magical Art or magical education (as, for example, serving as regional and/or national officers in S.A.M., I.B.M., or similar national magical organizations; or, books and articles published in ''M.U.M.'', ''The Linking Ring'', ''Genii'', or ''Magic'' or continued teaching of magic in public and private schools). The ''Senior Full Professor of Conjuring'', a most distinguished title, is selected from those in the rank of Full Professor. A ballot is sent to the Faculty in December of each year, and the resulting appointments are announced in January of each year. Only two appointments are made annually.
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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.
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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 Faculty of the College names one Trustee annually, selected from the list of Senior Full Professors. The ballots are sent in December, and the Trustee for the year is announced in January. The Trustee receives a Brevet of Appointment and a large Warrant of Trusteeship, both suitable for framing. To be named as a Trustee of Camelard is a distinct honor and cannot be applied for. Current Trustees include Past SAM President Maria Ibenez and internationally acclaimed magician and magical instructor Jeff McBride.
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| | == References == | | == References == |
| | * http://www.camelardcollege.org | | * http://www.camelardcollege.org |
| − | * http://www.eaudrey.com/myth/Places/chemmis.htm
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| − | * http://www.cafepress.com/camelard
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| | [[Category:Education]] | | [[Category:Education]] |
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 .
