Ring 56 was founded in 1947 to promote the art of magic and comradery in the magic community. The club continues to foster the talents of many magicians and magic enthusiasts in the Southern Indiana, Northwestern Kentucky and Southeastern Illinois area.

Ring 56 is a chapter of The International Brotherhood of Magicians, the world's largest organization for magicians boasting nearly 13,000 members worldwide. The I.B.M. is considered to be the most respected organization for amateur and professional magicians in the world.