Here is an array of the most exciting performers at any convention! Meet some of them here on line and in person in Dallas July 4-5-6-7! Click any image to enlarge for detail.

is one of the top cruise ship acts in the U.S. who comes to us from the "Pride of Aloha " sailing around the Hawaiian islands. A favorite of the Cunard lines and on 40 other cruise ships this dynamic performer makes an S A M return engagement. Yes this is the same Becker who wrote the "Cruise Ship Magicians Handbook". You'll meet him on the Oceans 7 gala show.

Brandon & Silvana split their time between appearances in South America and in Europe. The team has won awards around the world. We won't take away some of the surprises they have in store, but their "Busker and Florist" act combines illusions, classic magic and quick changes will stop the show. The team hails from Argentina, Spain and Italy. You will meet them at Viva La Magia.

Our S.A.M. International Deputy is a respected International performer, lecturer, author and producer. He generally performs as Dr. Anthony Darkstone. Tony will appear as a session leader of "Curtain Call" a session that will focus on the Performance and Presentation of magic. Other panelists will contribute to this session. As a highly esteemed Radio and Talk Show interviewer he will also host a Talk Show session entitled ' In Conversation with Maria Ibanez.

A home town Dallas couple whose magic is combined with the "Bull Whip" sequence they did at Six Flags Over Texas- This fun act is featured in the Heart of Texas show on Wednesday.

a full time magician and illusion builder from Ft. Worth, Texas. Bruce has been behind the scenes as stage manager for most of our recent conventions. His Power Point seminar "Magic and Marketing:" will be full of the marketing ideas you need for success. Five key component will combine to help you better your fees, bookings and the magic you are selling.

is an Emmy Award winning TV reporter in Dallas whom will give you some insights into how to get free publicity and how to to increase your bookings while gaining in notoriety in your home town. We'll all be blowing bubbles at his special seminar.

One of the most famous women in the magic field for the past 50 years, Celeste Evans has played every venue from her early shows in the Far East to banquets, night clubs and as a State Department entertainer representing both the US and the UN . She was probably one of the first women to perform dove magic. She comes out of retirement in Florida to chair a special Session with the Women of Texas.

is probably best known for his invention of the appearing and vanishing candles, Fantasio made his debut on the Ed Sullivan show years ago and is still very popular both here in a South America. His creative workshop session will be full of ideas on how you can use " Everyday Objects " for props and make them magical. "Anything can be magic if we look at things the right way." His Q&A alone will be worth the time spent.

This is the exciting team who brought their MGM Las Vegas show to the cruise ships. You may have seen them on the Jay Leno show or on the "Masters of Illusion" TV special. You may remembers their "Light as a Feather" Illusion. They come to us from the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas where they have their own show. Watch for some amazing illusions, You'll meet them at the Oceans7.

Our PNP who edited the M-U-M magazine for more than 30 years has found some great effects of the past and will present them as a 'BEST OF M-U-M -PLUS!' lecture covering some of magic he presented over the years, and will show them off with the "Goodsell" touch.

Maria Ibáñez is probably one of the busiest magicians we know. She has been performing hundreds of shows every year for 30 years! of magic. Her enthusiasm for magic is truly contagious. Our President Elect and popular children's magician will be appearing in two of our Sessions with Tony "Darkstone" Brook.

will emcee the Heart of Texas Show. Whether as himself or as Topper the Clown he has performed his unique blend of magic and mentalism and appeared in 14 states raising money for the Shriners and at Children's Hospitals.

Bruce Kalver, an expert on trivia, is celebrating his 15th year on the radio airwaves with his highly rated New England award winning Program "Radio me. Bruce is the recipient of the Leslie P. Guest award for his November 1999 issue of M-U-M magazine. Along with Jay Gorham, Bruce is writing a trivia book on magic. The Game Show Event will bring prizes and trivia fun .At this convention, Bruce will become President Elect of the Society of American Magicians.

is a stage and cabaret worker who will appear in the Heart of Texas show. His performing credits include appearances at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas , The Magic Attic (A Six Flags show) and every Saturdays Afternoon can be seem in Dallas at the Slappy & Monday Variety Show.

Debbie Leifer is a funny, bright, creative, and powerful entertainer and speaker who specializes in customized presentations for meetings. Her Session is called "Motivational Magic! - Making Magic Relevant in the 21st Century". She is a Corporate Magician and Motivational Speaker who was recently named 2006 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year. Debbie will share her secrets of developing routines that not only entertain, but also enlighten and inspire through a creative mix of magic and messaging. Her 2-part presentation explains the process of developing effective motivational magic for both corporate presentations and elementary school programs. As "Magic Debbie", she performs in Georgia at elementary schools and libraries presenting amazing educational comedy magic shows.

We got lucky this year to have Mark coming in from the UK- Mark is one of the leading lecturers in England and has appeared all over Europe. There is always a crowd three deep around this funny man not just because his tricks are great but because he is the most entertaining close-up performer around. Mark has had more than 15 years of full time magic experience in England. He will also blow you away at the Close-Up Gala!

Howard first started in showbiz as a professional break-dancer in the early eighties. Strongly influenced by comic legends Harpo Marx, Jackie Gleason, Red Skelton, Dick Van Dyke and John Ritter. Howard’s performances combine movement, comic mime, stand up comedy, and juggling. With his very unusual and hilarious performance, Howard has become one of the most popular entertainers for fairs, festivals, variety shows, corporations and special events across North America.

After twenty years in the entertainment business Howard Mincone has worked with many world class variety performers from world champion magicians & ventriloquist to nationally recognized comedians and jugglers from around the globe. He will appear on the Viva La Magia Show.

While not busy pursuing an active film and TV career in Hollywood, Chris also spends his time as a busy cruise ship performer. He traveled the world and recently returned from a 17-city tour of China. He will be our emcee and cruise director for a " Magicruise Experience " appearing on our Oceans 7 show.

of Argentina tied for 2nd place at FISM in the category of Mentalism. After watching this act the audiences had a great new opinion on the performance of mentalism. Juan will also lecture at the convention. He bamboozled them as he will all of us. See him on the Viva La Magia show.

An active performer and author especially known for this story telling magic. Kyle is skilled as a children's performer and is also a highly rated Graphic's Designer and Illustrator. Kyle will be on the Curtain Call panel in one of the Sessions.

comes to us from Argentina. Not only was he a great hit in the South American FLASOMA convention but he competed and won great response at FISM. Gustavo will do two spots on the Viva La Magia show with shadows and manipulations, and will be a dealer in the dealer's room.

works 44 weeks each year as a cruise ship star with world class illusions for major cruise lines such as Royal Viking, Norwegian Cruises, Celebrity Lines etc. His amiable high seas hi-jinx comes us on the Oceans 7 show.

brings his illusions to the Heart of Texas Show, with extraordinary magic, audience participation and gorgeous girls. A well traveled entertainer he has appeared in every one of the 50 States.

our Dean, and PNP is professionally known as the "Magicomedian." He will show us how he makes his living with his "Entertainment First" lecture doing stand up . George will also be one of the Close-up performers at the convention.

Yu was one of the two high score( tied ) winners at the SAM Japan convention last year. His unusual routine will show why he is a "hats off" favorite new comer in Japan. He will appear as a guest performer on Opening Day.

Along with Mari Lynn he has performed all over the world on Caribbean, Baltic, Mexican and Mediterranean ships combining great sleight of hand with colorful illusions. He is a favorite at Caesars in Las Vegas and is often seen at the Magic Castle. (In all 3 showrooms) .You will not only see them on the Oceans 7 Show but John will also be doing Close-up as well as a super lecture.

of Portugal placed 2nd in Manipulation at FISM. His astounding act touches the hearts by pleasing magic appetite of all manipulators. Viva La Magia.

shown his here with his famous Ring routine will appear at the Heart of Texas Show. He has been in magic for 20 years and combines magic and comedy to amuse and amaze.

"The Business of Magic/Entertaiment " will be a session you need if you are really serious about making magic your profession. Tips on Bookkeeping, Insurance, Better web sites, tax benefits and more. If that is what you are doing, do it right.

is the winner of two FISM awards. Not only did he win First place for "Originality", but his unusual UFO illusion took Second place in the "Stage Illusions" category. Hugo is from Argentina and appears on Viva La Magia.

specializes in corporate events , private parties and trade shows in Dallas and vicinity. We'll see him in the Heart of Texas show at Opening Day.

is our RVP for the Northwest Region and Membership Committee Chair. He is also working children's performer whose expertise will be very valuable in the session "Who, What,. Why and where of Library Shows".

is probably the busiest sleight of hand entertainer in the private sector of Dallas and Ft. Worth . He seldom makes public appearances as his work is mostly at lucrative small private parties, banquets and for corporations. Bob will grace our stage with a commercial lecture and some knockout Close-up. His is a "Matter of Style".

"All Latin Magic Gala" Theme Show to Feature FISM Magic Contest Stars and Award Winners

October 27, 2006 - RG Smith, producer of the S. A. M. Convention shows in Dallas this summer (July 4-5-6-7) has announced that the Saturday Night All Latin Magic Gala will be entitled "Viva la Magia" featuring six of the many FISM acts he watched this summer. Every act was well received and breaks the "same old" mold of other US conventions. These stars have not been seen in the U.S. and he promises a blockbuster event. One stop shopping- No need to travel around the world to see the newest acts. Come to Dallas in July. Never before has any US based convention presented such an award winning line of all Latin acts. Click to register today!