11 . Part of the reason for the under-representation of women in performing arts is the domination of male power . The magician is a symbol of power and the keeper of secrets . To hold power is to control others and an effort was made to keep women at a safe distance . However , as documented female magicians are numerous on planetary scale .
12 . The question of equality in the practice of conjuring is indicative of the representativeness of women in this area . According to the IBM ( International Brotherhood of Magicians ), there are about 5 % women in magic circles around the world and there are 3 % magicians at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles . In France , the FFAP ( French Federation of conjuring artists ) barely recites 3 % of its members as women .
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