October 6, 2006 - Most Magic conventions have some things that will stand out. Maybe the show or the lectures or the dealers or . . . something. The S.A.M. Convention has it all! There will be so much to do at The Convention in Dallas that we can make the following prediction: If you are not completely worn out and in need of a few days to return to a non-Magic universe, you must have stayed in your room! The Contest of Magic is always a highlight, and we have a few surprises which we are working on for Dallas. The performers will be ready to share their best with you . . . wait a second, why don't YOU think about being a performer in the Contest of Magic! Sure the selection is much tougher than other contests, but if you don't submit an application, you'll never know! If you would like to apply for The Contest of Magic, just mail a request for an Application Packet to:

Paul Critelli
858 Iroquois SE
Grand Rapids MI 49506

Include your full name, full address, phone number with area code. PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION!

DEADLINE FOR REQUESTING APPLICATIONS: May 1, 2007

Only mailed requests will be honored. NO FAXES. NO EMAILS. NO PHONE CALLS.

The Application Packets will first be sent on January 8, 2007 for those who have requested before that date. After January 8, 2007, if you do not receive anything from Paul within 10 days after you requested it, call him at: 616.245.6835. DO NOT SEND ANY VIDEO OR DVD UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ENTIRE APPLICATION PACKET AS THIS WILL DELAY YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING PROCESSED!

All requests for Application Packets must be in Paul's possession by May 1, 2007. All completed applications and videos or DVDs must be in Paul's possession by May 18, 2007.

Good luck!