Glad to have you aboard Tom,
Misjief summed up the Academy pretty well. It is a place where knowledge of the art is shared freely. Some stuff is for beginners, some is for experts, and some is for working magicians.
The true learning is from the combination of our bulletin board, video chat, and our store. When you mix them together you have a deadly learning combination. So I encourage you to stick around for a bit and see how you like the place
By the way, what is your favorite pie?
Cheers,