Posted June 24, 2007 - It was announced today that Gay Blackstone was just added to the list of panelists on the "Magic With A Feminine Touch" Special Session at the Society of American Magicians National Convention in Dallas.

The Q & A panel is chaired by Celeste Evans one of the most famous women in magic and will include Gay Blackstone, president of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood;- Trixie Bond, who has appeared at the Magic Castle and Houston's Magic Island; and Debbie Leifer, a successful corporate magician and motivational speaker who is the current Greater Atlanta "Magician of the Year."

Posted May 20, 2007 - Just a reminder to all registrants of the S.A.M. Dallas Convention celebration, Andy Dallas will be the emcee hosting the "World’s Biggest Magic Show" Wednesday July 4th at 10:30 PM. We are attempting to set a Guinness world record for the most magicians to perform in a one hour magic show. Yes, you can honestly say you were one of the featured performers in the "World’s Biggest Magic Show" at the S.A.M. convention in 2007 in Dallas, Texas. If you are interested, just mention it at the registration when you check in. Remember, no effect to last more than 60 seconds. Even better, keep it under 30 seconds! An appearing cane, coin vanish, card color change (no fire tricks), anything from a close-up trick to a stage illusion. Set-up will be included in your entire time, so keep it quick, visual, and fun. Should be a great time! See you on stage in Dallas!! "Escape into the Magic"

Posted May 7, 2007 - Five young magicians from all over the globe will appear in the seventeenth annual Stars of Tomorrow Show at the Society of American Magicians convention in Dallas, Texas, July 4-7. Hope Anderson, the show's Executive Producer, has announced the lineup, which will include seventeen-year-old Trigg Burrage, from New Orleans, Louisiana, as emcee. In addition to magic, Trigg performs mime and juggling. David Boyd, age 17, from New York City, will present a dove act. Nicholas Chow, from Vancouver, Canada, will perform a lively act with a variety of effects that demonstrate how skillful he is for only seven years old. Sixteen-year-old Eric Giliam, from Anchorage, Alaska, will present a quick change act. Ben Farrar, age 16, from Winchester, England, will close the show with a manipulation routine. Ben is a member of the Magic Circle's Young Magicians Club.

Ben Farrar	David Boyd	Eric Giliam
Nicholas Chow	Trigg Burrage

Posted May 5, 2007 - Producer RG Smith announced the addition of comedy magician and juggler Howard Mincone to the roster of performers in Dallas. Howard will perform at the "Viva La Magia" show and will be doing close-up magic. Click here for a complete bio and photo.

Posted April 7, 2007 - "Magic From the Heart of Texas" - to open DAY "ONE" of the fabulous S.A.M. Convention in Dallas (July 4)- Six home town Dallas Professional magicians will be featuring everything from illusions, comedy, and magic, plus a "Bull Whip" act at this performance. Emceed by Carl Jones, the show stars Rick Walker, Mike Squires, Jeff Lee, Mica and Judy Calfee and Dal Sanders. All followed by the city of Dallas Firewors! To see bios and photos of the performers in Magic is the Heart of Texas, click here. What can be better? Register Now!

Posted March 24, 2007 - Debbie Leifer, a funny, bright, creative, and powerful entertainer, is a Corporate Magician and Motivational Speaker. She has been added to the roster of great Sessions at the S. A M convention in Dallas, July 4-5-6-7. Debbie specializes in customized presentations for meetings and conferences nationwide. You won’t want to miss her "Motivational Magic! - Making Magic Relevant in the 21st Century" presentation. 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. In a two-part presentation she will explain the process of developing both corporate presentations and how to bring effective motivational magic to elementary school programs. Debbie was recently named 2006 Greater Atlanta Magician of the Year. Click here for a complete list of all the performers on our list!

Posted March 10, 2007 - Bob King, Mark Mason, George Schindler, John Shryock and Bob White, will be appearing at the S.A.M. convention in Dallas (July 4-5- 6-7) performing in the Close-Up Gala. This powerful five star line-up is in addition to seven lectures, seven special sessions, two seminars and three full evening shows Add the Stars of Tomorrow and Contest shows and you have a full plate of great magic. Dealers from around the world will add to the excitement. Register today for best theater seating. See who's who in the cast.

Posted March 1, 2007 - Here is an array of the most exciting performers at any convention, and a sneak peek at some of the special sessions planned:

• "The Business of Magic" by John Trzesniak-
• "A Conversation with Maria Elena" (Tony Darkstone Brook & Maria Ibanez)
• "Curtain Call" The Performance and Presentation of Magic (Tony Brook, Kyle, Peron and Maria Ibanez
• "My Magic Medicine Cabinet" (Fantasio)
• "Who, What, Why and Where of Library Shows" (Mark Weidhaas) and
• "The Women of Texas" (Celeste Evans).

Be sure to see the performer listings and photos on our Who's Who page!

Posted February 3, 2007 - An all new FIVE STAR TEACH-IN lecture show will be produced at our convention in Dallas on opening day the Fourth of July. This will be a most entertaining master class by five talented stars of magic. Opening day will also have more surprises and a gala "Magic From the Heart of Texas" (starring only Texas Magicians) evening show followed by the Dallas Fireworks. Register before the March 1 deadline at the special pre registration price. You won't want to miss this great convention. Three great Gala shows, a People's Choice contest show, seven lectures, five close-up stars, the famous "Stars of Tomorrow" show, Plus "The World's Biggest Magic Show" (starring you, if you if you can do a 60 second trick), more workshop sessions and of course, the Dealers.

The SAM National Convention has a reputation for the best magic has to offer from around the world, some of which you will find in our dealers room. The dealers invited each year bring something new, something original, something unique, and are always World Class. Many of the dealers are the ones who advertise each month in MUM, and here is your opportunity to meet them. See for yourself why the SAM has the reputation it does. The talent alone represented in our dealer room could be a headliner talent lineup at any major convention. Join us in Dallas, and experience "the best". If you register NOW you can save money for your friends and family. The early bird rates expire at the end of this month. You can also register online, and see the dealer's list on our web site today.

Posted February 2, 2007 - Michael Douglass is happy to report that we have an arrangement with Yellow Checker Shuttle in Dallas to provide a special $13 one-way rate to and from the Adams Mark Hotel and DFW Airport. Regular taxis are near $50, and the Super Shuttle is about $17.

Our members who are staying at the Adams Mark Hotel can log into a page at Yellow Checker Shuttle, reserve and pay for their shuttle tickets, and Yellow Checker will be there with a customer service representative at DFW to transport them to the Adams Mark. This special rate ONLY applies to the Adams Mark!

At the DFW Airport, you'll find Yellow Checker on the upper level just outside the baggage claim area at the orange "Shared Ride Yellow Checker" signs.

So click the button to the right or on the Convention Page and sign up for this convenient service whenever you're ready!

Posted January 21, 2007 - Here is an alphabetical list of the eight lecturers who will offer you every kind of magic you'll want to see!

David Goodsell brings you practical magic gleaned from his 30 years as editor of the MUM Magazine. Back by popular demand is England's most entertaining performer Mark Mason, whom you'll remember from the few minutes you saw in Louisville at a dealer show. Juan Ordeix is the exciting FISM winning mentalist who proved that he can fool you without putting you to sleep. Another FISM winner, Gustavo Raley, astounded the FISM judges with his unique inventions and more. Dean George Schindler offers his "Entertainment First" lecture of stand-up close-up magic from your pockets. Loads of laughs and great "walk around" magic. John Shryock's comprehensive lecture teaches not only great tricks but his "let's have fun" teaching technique covers what makes the tricks work, how to get booked and how to get the right music for your act. Rarely seen corporate performer Bob White tips the commercial effects he uses in the "real world". An unique Cruise Ship Panel answers questions and gives you tips on how to book yourself and what to do on cruise ships. This group is made up of performers from the "Oceans 7" gala show, so you know it will be great. But wait there's a plus - Author Jeff Crilley is a working journalist with a lecture that teaches you how to get free publicity for your show or Assembly.

Guarantee your best seating by registering now. There are surprises in store before and after the "fireworks". July 4-5-6-7 - register online or e mail - sam@appsmagic.com

January 9, 2007 - RG Smith has announced that David Goodsell will present his 'BEST OF M-U-M -PLUS!' lecture covering some of the magic he presented during his 30 year tenure as editor of the magazine. With the permission of the contributors David Goodsell offers the best of the magic that entertains and mystifies audiences. David adds his own presentation and thoughts on each of the effects. Yes, this is magic you can do! You will be surprised at the impact of the material. This is the lecture that drew raves in Europe. See it in Dallas, July 4-5-6-7. Make your reservation early to get the best seats in the house.

November 22, 2006 - Added to the great list of events at the S.A.M., America's "friendliest" Convention in Dallas (July 4-5-6-7) this coming year will be more sessions and lectures plus an accent on the Cruise Ship performer. Workshop and panel discussions will teach you how to get the bookings, the art of working this lucrative venue, life aboard the luxury liners and more inner secrets taught by the pros. All this in addition to the "OCEANS" theme show featuring the top cruise ship acts travelling the world today. Chris Mitchell will be our active cruise director and other seven seas celebs will show you what they do. Fred Becker, Greg Gleason, John Shyrock and Chip Romero are among the stars at the Friday Gala. Be there. Make your reservation early to get the best seats in the house.

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.

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

Juan Ordeix of Argentina tied for 2nd place in the category of Mentalism, After watching this act the audiences had a great new opinion on mentalism. Juan will also lecture at the convention.

Hugo Valenzuela was the winner of two awards. Not only did he win 1st place For Originality: but his unusual UFO illusion took 2nd place in the "Stage Illusions" category. Hugo is from Argentina.

Gustavo Raley also comes to us from Argentina. Not only was a great hit in the South American FLOSOMA convention but he competed and won great response at FISM. Gustova will do two spots on the show and will be a dealer in the Dealer's room.

Brandon & Silvana split their time between appearance in South America and in Europe. The team won award around the world. We won't take awe some of the surprises they have in store, but their Busker and Florist combine illusions, classic magic and quick changes. The team hails from Argentina, Spain and Italy.

Senko is from Argentina whose classic dove act is simple and features a number of new equipment involving canes candles and light bulbs. He will also be seen in our Deserter room.

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!

October 16, 2006 - R.G Smith announced the first theme show for the Annual S. A. M. Convention in July. The "Ocean's 7" Gala show July 6 will allow you to take a magical cruise to the Majestic Theater in Dallas to watch top notch pro cruise ship magicians at work. These are acts you won't see at other magic venues. Yes, you will meet them earlier in the week to talk about the "how to" of their business.

Book your cabin at the Adam's Mark Hotel for July 4-5-6-7. No cruise line offers more lectures, fun family events, close-up shows, a contest in a class theater, magic dealers and the camaraderie of the S.A.M. — Plus the Fourth of July fireworks. And you won't get seasick! Register early for the best seats in the house. Call 618- 451-9749