So here's the deal. School took over recently and has been taking over my love for magic. Now, I have the opportunity to write a paper on magic, but I really need your help. The papers source cannot be me, and cannot come from research other than "interviews." I had a few interviews scheduled, but their schedules got to busy. I've got some questions down below. If you can answer them or part of any, your help would be greatly appreciated. The main questions come first with some follow ups or guiders below them.

1.What type of people go to magic meetings or groups (such as IBM, or SAM)?
-What age are the people (usually)?
-What gender? Does it lean more towards one side?
-How do the people dress? (I know this is a bit touchy, but please be honest!)
--Do they were "street" clothes or suits? Are they in good condition, or are they a tad ratty?
-Do any non-magicians come? Why and how many?
-Are the members related in any other way outside of the group?

2. Why do people come to the meetings?
-How do they get involved? Do you recruit?
-What do they hope to gain from them?
-What do they give in them?

3. How are the meetings run?
-What is the basic structure?
-Are there any "rituals" or things that are repeated every time?

4. Why did the group form?
-What was the demand?
-Why was there a need for the group?
-How did it start?

5.How did you get into these meetings?
-How old were you?
-How did you find out about it?
-Why did you join, what was the motivation?

Thank you so much. Really. If you answer any of these you are my hero.

Christian

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I posted this in the IBM section too, please PM me if this is the wrong section to post in