Posted May 25, 2010 - Producer Marlene Clark announced the names of seven young magicians who will perform at the "Stars of Tomorrow" show in Atlanta, Georgia, during the S.A.M. Annual Convention June 30 – July 3. Two British magicians will join five U.S. performers. Their age ranges from 11 to 17, and they are: Megan Knowles Bacon (London, England), Derek McKee (Centennial, Colorado), Reuben Moreland (New York City), Ian Rich (Canton, Massachusetts), Jacob Roeber (Superior, Wisconsin), Stephen Williams ( Liverpool, England) and Benjamin Zabin (Greenwich, Connecticut). Click here for the full list with bios and photos!

Posted May 4, 2010 - Johnny Ace Palmer will be doing a "hard core" lecture for the Society of American Magicians convention June 30 - July 4 at the Atlanta Hilton. This brings the total to EIGHT lectures at the event! Register now!

Posted April 20, 2010 - Have you ever seen the "Headless Lady" illusion - "live"? What about the "Electric Chair" illusion? Did you ever pay a buck to see the inside of the "Blade Box" at a carnival? All these plus more midway carny games, scams and pitches on the Midway at the Atlanta Hilton Hotel during the S.A.M. CONVENTION (June 30-July 3) PLUS - Over 18 great performers on Four gala evening shows, plus contest acts; Four "name" close up acts, Seven lectures, and Three special sessions, Young people's events, late night "hard core" workshops, a banquet, gifts and the camaraderie only the S.A.M. can offer. All that's missing is a partridge in a pear tree. Click the image to see a larger copy. Register now!

Posted February 23, 2010 - One of the greatest convention ideas in years! You'll be able to play the games, see the side show exhibits, be entertained, bamboozled and flat out cheated by the greatest group of con artists ever to appear at an S. A. M. Convention!

There is always something new at S. A. M. conventions. New acts you've never seen before; new lectures and close-up performers; new young stars of tomorrow; and this year a full carnival-style midway of sideshows, games, exhibits and cons. You'll meet 'Bigfoot' Morris, 'Leadfoot' Apperson, con man Bruce 'Houndog' Walsted , 'Captain' Andy Dallas, the 'Devious Dean' plus a few surprises, gifts and a special appearance by Marshall 'Wizzo' Brodein all in new starring roles on the 'Midway' in Atlanta. Hurry Hurry Hurry. One Day Only - at the 2010 S A M Convention. Register now!

Posted January 8, 2010 - RG Smith, producer of the S.A.M. convention shows announced the addition of Eric Jones to the list of great close-up performers to appear June 30 thru July 3 at the Society's annual convention in Atlanta, GA. The young performer best known for his unique card and coin effects has gained accolades for his work at the Magic Castle, Fechters FFFF convention, at the World Magic Seminar and at Bob Little's Super Sunday and has been featured at IBM and SAM magic club lectures around the country. Mr. Jones will join other close-up artists such as Aldo Colombini, Arthur Trace, Dan Garrett and Rachel Colombini, all of whom will also be lecturing at the convention as will Ice McDonald, David Goodsell and the "Balloon Guys". Click the image to enlarge.

Posted December 10, 2009 - The Society of American Magicians will feature four great Gala theme shows at its convention beginning June 30 to July 3 in Atlanta, Georgia. The convention will be held at the Hilton.

The Wednesday opening night show "Amazing Atlanta" will be emceed by Debbie Leifer with an array of well known Georgian magicians: Arthur Atsma, James Brandon, Bill Clary, Ken Scott, Paul Sponaugle and Joe M. Turner.

Thursday's contest show is "Brad Jacobs - People's Choice" show.

The Friday feature entitled "Rising Stars, Magic's Great Young Professionals, Part 1" introduces five up and coming magic stars such as Dylan Ace, Trigg Burrage, Kyle Eschen, Omnar Ferret and the colorful Reed Sisters.

Saturday's "Great American Magic Convention pectacular" stars Aldo Colombini and Rachel Colombini, Ice McDonald, Stoil and Ekaterina, Michael Tallon, Arthur Trace and Tim Wright as "Skilldini"

Lectures, Close-up and special events are to be announced. Watch this page for updates!

Posted November 22, 2009 - Society of American Magicians Conference Executive John Apperson announced that Life Member Bob Little will be the 2010 honoree at the National Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia (June 30-July 3). Bob is an honorary member of the Society and is best known as the "Wiz", a long time dealer at conventions around the world. Click the image to enlarge.