Events and times are subject to change, and MORE events will be added!
Please see the Convention Acts Page for updates on specific acts and lecturers.
Tuesday, July 11 |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Early Bird Registration (Desk by Ballroom IV) |
| 6 pm - 9 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 7 pm |
All-Contestant Meeting (Ballroom II)
Contest Judges' Private Meeting Room: Jockey Club |
Wednesday, July 12 |
| 8 am-6:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open (Desk by Ballroom IV) |
| Throughout Day |
Louisville Assembly Hospitality Desk (by Ballroom VI) |
| Throughout Day |
SYM "Teen Space.Com" Area (Prefunction Area outside Marriott Ballrooms I-IV) |
| 8 am-11:30 am |
Jr./Sr. Stage Contest Rehearsals, S.A.M. Stage (Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 8 am-11:30 am |
S.A.M. National Council Meeting (Marriott Ballrooms I-II) |
| 10 am - 5 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 11:30 am |
Stage Contest Judges' Meeting (Jockey Club) |
| 11:30 am |
Endowment Fund Meeting (Clubhouse) |
| 1:30 pm |
Opening Ceremonies-S.A.M. Stage (Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 2:30 pm |
S.A.M. "Five in One" Dealer/Lecture Special! - S.A.M. Stage (Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 2:30 pm |
S.A.M. Session #1: Magic with a Feminine Touch! Panel including Arian Black, Luna Shemada, and more! (Bluegrass 1-2, combined) |
| 3:30 pm |
Spouses Welcome! (Marriott Ballroom II) |
| 3:30 pm |
S.Y.M. Opening and Scavenger Hunt Kick-off (SYM HQ, Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 4:00 pm |
S.A.M. Occult Investigation Committee (Skybox) |
| 4:30 pm |
S.A.M. Session #2: Balloons and Birthdays - Inflating Your Business! with Bruce Kalver (Bluegrass 1-2, combined) |
| 4:30 pm |
S.Y.M. Kids do Magic for Kids (Ages 7-12) (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 8:00 pm |
Evening Gala: Senior Stage Contest/People's Choice Award!
S.A.M. Stage (Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) Open Seating |
| 9:30pm - 11 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 10 pm |
SAMTalk Forum (Marriott Ballroom II) |
| 10 pm |
Late Night S.A.M. Session #3: The Art of Manipulation, with Mahka Tendo (Bluegrass 1 and 2 combined) |
| 10 pm |
S.Y.M. Teens do Magic for Teens (Ages 13-18) (Marriott Ballroom I) |
Thursday, July 13 |
| 8 am-6:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open (Desk by Ballroom IV) |
| Throughout Day |
Louisville Assembly Hospitality Desk (by Ballroom VI) |
| Throughout Day |
SYM "Teen Space.Com" Area (Prefunction Area outside Marriott Ballrooms I-IV) |
| 8:00 am |
Close-Up Contest Judges' Meeting (Jockey Club) |
| 9 am - 11 am |
Close-Up Contests:
- Bluegrass 1
- Bluegrass 2
- Rose
- Filly
- Thoroughbred
- Sky Box
|
| 9 am |
S.Y.M.: Storytelling Lecture/Workshop (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 9 am - 10:30 am |
S.A.M. Session #4: Life Membership and the S.A.M., with Clem Kinnicut (Marriott Ballroom II) |
| 10 am - 5 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 11 am - 12:30 pm |
S.A.M. Session #5: Bizarre Magick Then and Now! with panel including David Goodsell, Tom Crecelius, Marlene Clark and Bruce Kalver (Marriott Ballroom II) |
| 11 am |
S.Y.M.: Vent Lecture/Workshop (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 1 pm - 2:30 pm |
S.A.M. University Lecture: "Losander" (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 3 pm - 4:30 pm |
Life Members Program (Bluegrass 1 and 2 combined) |
| 3 pm - 4:30 pm |
Legends of Magic: Lee Grabel's Historical Presentation (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 3 pm - 4:30 pm |
S.A.M. Session #6: The Magic of Wizards Like Potter! with Tom Jones (Skybox) |
| 3 pm |
S.Y.M. Bob Sammons Lecture/Workshop (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 5 pm - 6 pm |
Magic Circle Reception (Members Only!-Ballroom II) |
| 5 pm - 6:30 pm |
S.A.M. Session #7: The Magic of Improv! with Marlene Clark (Skybox) |
| 5 pm - 6:30 pm |
Open Close-Up! (sign up at Registration Desk, 5 minutes per performer!-Rose Room, hosted by Chicago Assembly) |
| 8 pm |
Evening Gala at Whitney Hall: "Bargatze's Boys!" (Tickets req'd, Reserved Seating) |
| 10:30 pm |
Louisville Assembly Bonus Stage Show (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) Open Seating |
| 12 Midnight |
Invisible Lodge (members only-Bluegrass 1 and 2 combined) |
Friday, July 14 |
| 9 am-6:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open (Desk by Ballroom IV) |
| Throughout Day |
Louisville Assembly Hospitality Desk Open (Desk by Ballroom VI) |
| Throughout Day |
SYM "Teen Space.Com" Area (Prefunction Area outside Marriott Ballrooms I-IV) |
| 8 am - 11:30 am |
(Stars of Tomorrow Rehearsals, S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballrooms VI-X Closed for Cast Only!) |
| 9 am - 2 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 9 am - 10:30 am |
S.A.M. Session #8: Magic for Special Education with Harry and Trudy Monti (Marriott Ballroom II) |
| 9 am - 10:30 am |
S.A.M. Session #9: Entertaining the Troops and How It Was! with R. G. Smith (Bluegrass 1 and 2 combined) |
| 9 am |
S.Y.M. Lecture/Workshop (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 11 am - 12 pm |
S.A.M. Session #10: Entertaining Troops - The V.A. and Where We Are Going! with Vinnie Grosso (Bluegrass 1 and 2 combined) |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm |
Stars of Tomorrow Show! (S.A.M. Stage Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 3 pm - 5 pm |
Belle of Louisville Riverboat Cruise (first 750 Registrants only!) |
| 3 pm - 5 pm |
Alternative Event (See Event Schedule at Registration Desk) |
| 8 pm |
Evening Gala at Whitney Hall: "All-Gal Gala!" |
| 9:30 pm - 11 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III) |
| 10 pm - Midnight |
Late Night S.A.M. University Lecture: Jay Sterling |
| 10 pm |
S.Y.M. Teens do Magic for Teens (13-18) (Marriott Ballroom I) |
Saturday, July 15 |
| 9 am-12:00 noon |
Registration Desk Open (Desk by Ballroom IV) |
| Throughout Day |
Louisville Assembly Hospitality Desk Open (by Ballroom VI) |
| Throughout Day |
SYM "Teen Space.Com" Area (Prefunction Area outside Marriott Ballrooms I-IV) |
| 9:00 am |
Tribute to David Goodsell, P.N.P. and
Contest Awards Ceremony (S.A.M. Stage, Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 10 am - 5 pm |
Dealers Open (Marriott Ballrooms V, IV, III)
Note: Dealers close for good at 5 pm! |
| 11 am |
S.Y.M. Autograph Party (Marriott Ballroom I) |
| 11 am-12:30 pm |
Pro Close-Up Yellow Badges:
- Bluegrass 1
- Bluegrass 2
- Rose
- Filly
- Thoroughbred
- Sky Box
|
| 11 am-12:30 pm |
S.A.M. University Lecture: Juliana Chen (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballrooms VI-X) |
| 2 pm - 3:30 pm |
Pro Close-Up Green Badges:
- Bluegrass 1
- Bluegrass 2
- Rose
- Filly
- Thoroughbred
- Sky Box
|
| 2 pm-3:30 pm |
S.A.M. University Lecture: Gene Anderson (Marriott Ballrooms VII-X) |
| 2 pm |
S.Y.M. Young Magicians Workshop (Marriot Ballroom 1) |
| 5 pm-7 pm |
International Banquet and Installation of Officers (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballroom VI) |
| 8 pm |
Evening Gala at Whitney Hall: "Mac King Homecoming Celebration!" |
| 10 pm- Midnight |
President's All-Convention Reception (S.A.M. Stage, Marriott Ballroom VI-X) |
