Join WASM
Membership in WASM is earned, not purchased. Here is exactly what the process looks like.
Who Can Apply
Ordinary Member
Open to anyone aged 16 and above with a genuine interest in the Art of Magic, as an amateur or professional. Ordinary Members have full voting rights at general meetings, per WASM's constitution.
Associate (Youth) Member
Ages 12–15 are welcome, accompanied by a parent, guardian, or assigned responsible adult at all times. Associate Members have full access to meetings but, per the constitution, do not have voting rights. Applicants under 12 are considered only at the committee's discretion.
What Membership Costs
Ordinary · $50 a year
Joining in October: $12.50 (3 of 12 months, about $4.17 per month: 3/12 of the $50 annual fee).
Ordinary member aged 18 or over (everyone 16 or over is an Ordinary member, with a vote; 16 and 17 year olds pay the Youth rate). The fee includes joining.
Youth · $45 a year
Joining in October: $11.25 (3 of 12 months, $3.75 per month: 3/12 of the $45 annual fee).
Youth: under 18. The rate for an Ordinary member aged 16 or 17 (with a vote) and for an Associate member aged 15 or under (no vote). The fee includes joining.
Country · $40 a year
Joining in October: $10 (3 of 12 months, about $3.33 per month: 3/12 of the $40 annual fee).
An Ordinary member who lives outside the Perth metropolitan area, confirmed by the Secretary. 80% of the Ordinary fee. The fee includes joining.
| Joining month | Months paid | Ordinary | Youth | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 of 12 | $50 | $45 | $40 |
| February | 11 of 12 | $45.83 | $41.25 | $36.67 |
| March | 10 of 12 | $41.67 | $37.50 | $33.33 |
| April | 9 of 12 | $37.50 | $33.75 | $30 |
| May | 8 of 12 | $33.33 | $30 | $26.67 |
| June | 7 of 12 | $29.17 | $26.25 | $23.33 |
| July | 6 of 12 | $25 | $22.50 | $20 |
| August | 5 of 12 | $20.83 | $18.75 | $16.67 |
| September | 4 of 12 | $16.67 | $15 | $13.33 |
| October | 3 of 12 | $12.50 | $11.25 | $10 |
| November | 2 of 12 | $8.33 | $7.50 | $6.67 |
| December | All of next year | $50 | $45 | $40 |
The amounts include any joining fee. The annual fee is divided by 12, and you pay for each month from the month you join to the end of the membership year (31 December), the month you join included. Join in January and you pay all 12 months, the full annual fee; join in October and you pay 3 months; join in November and you pay 2 months. Join from 1 December and your membership covers the rest of December and all of next year, at the full annual fee. A renewal from 1 January is the full annual fee. The Country fee is for members who live outside the Perth metropolitan area.
Eight Steps to Membership
Attend Three Meetings
Come along as a guest so we can get to know each other — and you can see whether WASM is the right fit.
Apply, With Two Nominations
Find a member to nominate you and another to second you, then send the application form: your details and the members’ declaration, under the Society’s Constitution.
Audition — Three Tricks
Perform three magic tricks for the members. It's a very friendly audition — nobody's trying to catch you out, and members will help you prepare.
The Committee Decides
The committee considers your application, after hearing the members’ views, and tells you its decision either way.
Take the Oath
Once accepted, you'll be asked to take a formal oath to protect our magical secrets — a tradition unbroken since 1922.
Settle Your Fees
Once the committee has accepted you, pay the membership fee: you become a member when it is paid. It includes any joining fee. Join part-way through the membership year (1 January to 31 December) and it is charged by the month for the rest of the year (January is the full fee). Join from 1 December and your membership covers the rest of December and all of next year. Membership Fees, above, shows the amounts. Pay or renew your membership online.
Begin Participating
Attend meetings, take part in the jam sessions, and start building your place in the Society.
Keep the Secrets
For as long as you're a member — and beyond.
Questions About Joining
Who can join the West Australian Society of Magicians?
Anyone aged 16 or over with a genuine interest in the art of magic, amateur or professional, can apply as an Ordinary Member with full voting rights. Ages 12 to 15 are welcome as Associate Members when accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult at all times; Associate Members attend everything but do not vote. Applicants under 12 are considered only at the committee's discretion.
Do I need to be a good magician to join?
No. The membership spans every level of skill, from people who have just learned their first false shuffle to working professionals. The audition is three tricks performed for the members and is friendly by design.
Can I attend a WASM meeting before joining?
Yes, and you are expected to — the first step of joining is attending three meetings as a guest. Regular monthly meetings are closed to the public: they are for club members and vetted guests, so contact the committee first and they will arrange your visit. There is no cost and no pressure to perform. Open meetings, which alternate with the closed ones, are open to anyone without arrangement. Meetings are second Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start, at the Le Roi Function Room, Belgian Beer Café, in the Perth CBD.
Where and when does WASM meet?
Second Tuesday monthly, 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start, at the Le Roi Function Room, Belgian Beer Café (Cnr King St & Murray St, Perth WA 6000). Open meetings, which anyone may attend, alternate with closed meetings for members and vetted guests.
How old is the West Australian Society of Magicians?
WASM held its first meeting on 6 February 1922 and has met continuously ever since, through depressions, a world war and a pandemic. It is one of the oldest continuously operating magic clubs in the world.
Can I hire a magician through WASM?
Yes. The Find a Magician page lists WASM members available for bookings across Perth for parties, weddings and corporate events, searchable by speciality and area, with an enquiry going straight to the magician through the committee.
Ready to Begin?
No cost to attend as a guest. No pressure to perform before you're ready. Just a conversation to start — get in touch for a membership application, or to arrange your first visit.
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