In This Section:

• Worshop Sessions (Added May 10)
• Convention Schedule (Updated June 17)
• Special Events
• News & Updates
• Young People's Events (preliminary)
• Stars of Tomorrow Lineup Announced
• Dealer Listings
• Convention rates & Registration Info
• Gala Shows, Close-up and Lectures
• Register Online
• Downloadable and Printable Registration forms
• Audio Feeds (podcasts)
• Contest Information
• Hotel Information
• Convention Business
• Advertise in the Convention Brochure!

S.A.M. Sessions Announced

April 10, 2006: First Vice Maria Ibanez announced the exciting list of S.A.M. Sessions (workshops) at the convention this year. Click here to listen to her blog. This listing is subject to changes and additions. In no particular order, here are the sessions so far:

• Magic with a Feminine Touch: Panel led by Arian Black and made up of all ladies
• Bizarre Magik Then and Now: Panel with David Goodsell, Tom Crecelius, Marlene Clark and Bruce Kalver
• Balloons and Birthdays - Inflating your Business: Bruce Kalver
• Magic of Improv: Marlene Clark
• Magic of Harry Potter: Tom Jones
• Entertaining Troops and How it Was: R.G. Smith
• Entertaining Troops, the VA and Where we are going: Vinny Grosso
• Art of Manipulation: Mahka Tendo
• Life Memberships the Gift that Keeps on Giving: Clem Kinnicutt

Convention Contest Information

The S.A.M. Contest of Magic Shows promise to be several of the highlights of an outstanding Convention, and YOU WILL be one of the Stars if you are selected to perform. Apply to The S.A.M. Contest of Magic to experience our great Convention in an impressive and memorable way, and if you are selected to be a Contest Performer, YOU WILL experience some Special Magic that only The S.A.M. offers. If you would like to apply for The Contest of Magic, Click Here!

S.A.M. Magic Steamboat Cruise

August 22- The first 750 people to register for the 2006 S.A.M. Convention in Louisville, KY (July 12-15) will receive a free ticket for a magical cruise on the Ohio River's oldest operating steamboat. You'll also see some great river close up magicians in action. Save the date: Friday July 14. Rain or shine. Board at 3:00 pm , SAIL at 3:30 pm SHARP, return at 5:30 pm in time for dinner and the gala show. Don't be left on shore. Register now!

The convention will be held at:

Louisville Marriott Downtown
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, Kentucky 40202 USA
Phone: 1-502-627-5045
Fax: 1-502-627-5044
Toll-Free: 1-800-533-0127

Special S.A.M. Rates:

• Single/Double $99.00
• Triple $109.00
• Quad $119.00

You may access the Marriott's Online Hotel Registration page, where you can get info and special rates. The Louisville Marriott Downtown's regular website is viewable at http://www.marriottlouisville.com/

Convention Business

Dealer Inquiries may be directed to Craig Dickson, samdealers@earthlink.net.

Here is a listing of dealers slated to attend the 2006 convention:

Please Note: Dealer Space is SOLD OUT for Louisville.

Talent and Show Inquiries may be directed to the Convention Producer,
R. G. Smith, rg_magic@hotmail.com

For general convention-related business, please contact
2005 SAM Convention Executive Director: Michael Douglass, samconvention@earthlink.net

Convention Program Advertising

Advertising information is now available for the 2006 Convention Brochure. Click here for the detailed rate chart complete with all specifications and requirements. (PDF, 812kb - Updated 3/14)

2006 Convention Rates:

Register for the Convention Online by clicking here. You may also download a printable registration form by clicking here (MS Word Format).

Audio Feed available for web browsers, iPoders & iTuners!

The S.A.M. Convention Update, a dynamic new way to hear about new developments for the upcoming S.A.M. Convention, is on the air! (Well, the web, anyway!)

To Listen via your Internet Browser:

The NEWEST S.A.M. Convention Updates are just a click away:

• http://www.samconvention.blogspot.com

For iPoders and iTuners:

Paste this RSS link into your subscription window, and you'll get every update as it comes out!

• http://samconvention.audioblog.com/rss/new.xml

The first broadcast featured Maria Ibanez, First Vice President, and Coordinator for the S.A.M. Sessions, reviewing the successes in Boston, and talking about great new ideas for Louisville in 2006!

NOW PLAYING on the "S.A.M. International Podcasting Network": Dazzling magician Arian Black candidly discusses challenges for female pros in magic, the meaning of success, the hard work required, and some nuggets of wisdom for young people who are willing to persevere in the art of magic!

Arian is featured on the "All Gal Gala" show on Friday night, July 14 at the Kentucky Center Whitney Hall theatre, and will be on the special S.A.M. Session Panel Discussion, "Magic with a Feminine Touch", Wednesday July 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel.

Public tickets are on sale at the Kentucky Center for "Bargatze's Boys" on Thursday July 13; the "All Gal Gala" on Friday July 14; and the "Mac King Homecoming" on Saturday, July 15. Tickets are available at the Box Office 502-584-7777.

(The panel discussion with Arian Black and Luna Shemada is available only with a Convention Registration).

Up to 150 people a day hear this broadcast...thanks for being part of the experience!

For more information, please contact:

Michael D. Douglass, P.N.P.
Executive Director, S.A.M. Conventions
P.O. Box 579333
Modesto, CA 95357-9333
Voice: 209-595-0211
E-mail: samconvention@earthlink.net

Return to top of page
Return to Home Page
Return to previous page

© Copyright 2005, The Society of American Magicians.
All rights reserved in all media.

A Xanatos Site