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Shawn Farquhar Lectures at Clube Illusionistas in Porto. Portugal. |
June, 2011 As part of his European lecture tour Shawn spent time relaxing, seeing the sights & dining in Porto. Two days later he gave an outstanding lecture to a four minute standing ovation. After the lecture at a reception that included several glasses of Port wine , Shawn was presented with an award and stayed on until the wee hours showing his new ideas & inventions. L-R: International Deputy Anthony Darkstone, Shawn Farquhar, Antonio Cardinal & Joferk. Click the image to enlarge.
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Dal Sanders in Portugal |
April, 2011 2nd VP Dal Sanders after lecturing at Clube Ilusionistas Fenianos in Porto, Portugal. The lectured was well attended by many Magicians not only from Portugal but also England, Sweden and Russia.
Photo: L-R Dal Sanders, International Magician from Sweden Jahn Gallo, Master Magico Joferk from Portugal, International Deputy Anthony Darkstone Brook & Cinde Sanders. Click the image to enlarge.
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Bob Little Honored |
November 3, 2010: Italy - On October 14-17, Bob Little was honored by the CMI (Magicians convention) and received an
award from Domenico Dante - Bob set up a foundation there years ago to honor the memory of his wife Barbara. The funds are used to
present awards at the convention.
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Israeli Holy Land Assembly 184 |
October 31, 2010: Israel - The Israeli Holy Land Assembly 184 performed Houdini's broken wand cermony, which took place at Mofet Hall in Tel Aviv.
Yosi Notkowitz did a broken wand ceremony and recounted Houdini's life history.
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Thomas Driver Grave Refurbished |
Updated September 7, 2010: Wellington, New Zealand, August 27, 2010: Robert Kudarz (aka Thomas Driver) died in 1922. He was member #167 of the Parent Assembly and a friend of Harry Houdini.
At the time of his death, friend Billy White arranged for the grave which was purchased in 1929 and donated to the S.A M. Graham Grant send us an estimate from the Karori Cemetery for funds to repair
the site. In 1999 the money was provided by the SAM Magic Endowment Fund and Graham Grant arranged the repairs. Weather conditions over the years eroded the area and thanks to Mr. Michael Woolf with
help from the Endowment Fund replaced the missing "broken" wand. A ceremony was attended by some of the descendents of the Driver family. Michael performed a broken wand ceremony with the wand
vanishing and re-appearing on the grave. (Click either image to view an enlargement.)
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International Deputy Visits Singapore |
Posted June 12, 2010: On a recent visit to Singapore, International Deputy Tony Brook formally conveyed Magical Greetings from SAM President Elect Mark Weidhass and presented IBM Ring President & SAM member John Teo with the 2010 pins depicting Kellar and a "friend in the SAM". Pictured at right is John Teo (right) proudly wearing his pin. Click the image to enlarge.
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ASSEMBLY 272 GOES UNDERGROUND! |
Posted June 28, 2009: On June 19th & 20th, Assembly President and SAM International Deputy Dr. Anthony Darkstone (aka Tony Brook) together with 272 member Kristine from Norway, wowed audiences some 3 miles underground in a former Silver mine in Kongsberg, Norway. Once a fully operational Silver mine, it is now an Events venue and has a stage and performing hall hewn out of rock. This is the first time ever a full Magic gala show has been performed underground in Norway and in all likelihood in Europe. Another first for the SAM. Other well known Scandinavian performers were also on the bill. Click photos to enlarge; Left: Antony Darkstone; Right: Kristine Hjustald.
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Magic Cow Comes to Tokyo! |
September 12, 2008 - Japanese RVP Steve Marshall designed a Magic Cow now entered in the Cow Parade In Marunouchi, Tokyo. The Cow Parade originated in Sweden in 1988 and has since been replicated in many cities around the world including, New York and Paris. This is the world’s largest public festival for local artists. Steve’s Magic Cow has a secret built in magic trick so local magicians visiting the cow can have the cow do a card trick. Watch the video below - enjoy!
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Korean Assembly 290 First Assembly Meeting! |
April 15, 2008 - Members and guests of South Korean Assembly 290 enjoy their first Assembly meeting at the Dong-A college in Mokpo, South Korea.
The charter members have the distinction of organizing the first Assembly in Korea. The meeting was brought to order by newly
elected Assembly President, Kim Se Jun. Lots of magic was presented and topics were discussed for upcoming meetings including a
stage show presented by the S.A.M. members at the Dong-A College theater. Click the image to enlarge.
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SAM 272, Scotland |
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September 28, 2007 - SAM International Assembly 272 Members headlined with other SAM members at
The Castle of Magic on 21, 22 & 23 September at Stirling Castle in Scotland. Click any image to enlarge.
L-R: International Deputy & 272 President Tony Brook ( Dr. Anthony Darkstone)
Kristine of Norway, Kramus Nexifius ( Mark Fisken ) three International members of
Assembly 272 together with SAM members Scott Wells ( Houston, USA) and Ali Bongo (England)
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A gargoyle at Stirling Castle peers down at the Headliners at The Castle of Magic.
L-R: Mark Fisken, Ali Bongo, Pat Page, Kristine, Scott Wells, Tony Brook, Alex Procter
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Tony Brook, Ali Bongo & Scott Wells. Tony is holding a ring whilst Ali does his Golum thing!!!
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Happy spectators lean forward fascinated as Tony Brook & Ali Bongo perform a "double" act
making a key move!!!
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MARS Convention, Israel, November 21-23, 2007 |
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Israel, Posted October 1, 2007 - What do you get when you mix a magic
seminar with an unforgettable vacation? You get to be a part of magic history at a
beautiful resort on the shores of the Red Sea.
Roei Zaltsman, in
conjunction with Isrotel,
is proud to offer hospitality to the fraternity of
leading magicians from Israel and the world over attending the international
magicians' seminar.
There will be three days of lectures, workshops, performances and various
attractions. Participants will be accommodated at their choice of one of the
hotels of the Isrotel chain. This seminar will enable the professional magicians
to familiarize themselves with the latest updates as well as serving as a
stepping stone for the amateur magician.
Download registration form here. (View with
Acrobat Reader)
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First SAM Assembly in Macao, China (#288), hosted their first meeting event March 10. |
Twenty Six new SAM members of Assembly # 288 in Macao celebrated their charter March 10.
President Raymond Iong announced the celebration highlighted with guests from Hong Kong,
Taiwan and Mainland China. The day long event began with an inauguration ceremony by
Li Sheng president of the IBM Ring #311. Ten members of the new Assembly performed
followed by close-up and a lecture. Many of the Chinese guests plan to join the S.A.M.
Left: "Kitty" performs; Right: Guests and Members of #288. Click photos to enlarge.
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Yu Sekine appears at S.A.M. 2007 Convention |
High Score winner at the last SAM JAPAN convention Yu Sekine will appear on opening day at the SAM convention in Dallas, July 4, 2007. Click here for a complete listing
of performers scheduled for the convention, with photos!
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2006 World Symposium of Japan |
Posted November 7, 2006 - 2006 World Symposium of Japan- Left to right Shintaro Fujiyama introduces award winners. Maryuma Shinich (First Prize Close-up), Choi Min Soo (First
Prize Stage)-Yamagishi Rouis (Special Close-up award) Sekine Yu (SAM Appearance Award) Looking on in the rear, Dean George Schindler and at the right SAM Japan president Mr. Takahashi Masaki. Click the image to enlarge.
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World Symposium Convention in Hachioji Japan |
Posted September 11, 2006 - SAM Japan RVP Dr. Tashiro addresses S.A.M. members at the
World Symposium Convention in Hachioji Japan. Seated left to right are Shintaro Fujiyama, Mr. Takahashi,
George Schinder. At his right are Mr.Fujimoto and Kohtaro. Click the image to enlarge.
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Mahka for Life! |
Posted August 31, 2006 - Mahka Tendo (left) receives a Life Membership certificate from
Dean George Schindler at the SAM JAPAN convention in Tokyo. Click the image at right to enlarge.
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Magic Meeting in Lodz-Poland |
Posted July 14, 2006 - Included is a photo of a magic meeting in Lodz-Poland between International
Deputy for Israel Yosi Notkowitz S.A.M. Ambassador (to the right) and the
Polish star magician in Arsen Lupin (to the left), June 10, 2006. Click the image to view a full-size photo.
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S.A.M. JAPAN announces the 2006 WORLD MAGIC SYMPOSIUM |
Posted March 13, 2006 - S.A.M. JAPAN announces the 2006 WORLD MAGIC SYMPOSIUM
AUGUST 11-12-13 in Hachioji (Tokyo) Japan In addition to an array of wonderful stage and close-up
performers from Japan. American performers Nicholas Night, Steve Marshall, Danny Alan, Dean
George Schindler and James Brandon will appear. Registration rates before August 1:
- Members $199.00
- Non Members $220.00
After August 1 add $15.00. Contact magic@kk.iij4u.or.jp">
Full details and a list of artists may be seen at
http://www.geocities.jp/tamamg221/samp1.htm
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Holy Land Assembly # 184 joins the ISPAM |
Posted March 3, 2006 - Holy Land Assembly # 184 joins the ISPAM - Israel Magic Society at their convention
in February. Photos show Chris La artist and Yosi Notkowitz, plus Shai Nasi. Click either image to view
its enlargement.
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U.S. Ambassador to Portugal Enjoys Magic of Tony Brook |
Posted February 9, 2006 - Mr. Alfred Hoffman, Jr., Ambassador of The United States of America to Portugal, (r) points to The S.A.M lapel pin as he congratulates Tony Brook on his appointment as an International Deputy. Tony has already performed for a former US Ambassador and other Senior Embassy officials. The Ambassador mentioned that he enjoys magic and was delighted to learn about The S.A.M and its history. Click the image to enlarge.
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European Deputies Appointed by Society of American Magicians |
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January 30, 2006 - In a continuing effort to "build bridges" among magicians, the Society of American Magicians National President, Richard Dooley announced the appointment of three new International Deputies in Europe.
Domenico Dante of Italy has been appointed as International Deputy - Continental Europe. Andreas Swatosch has been named International Deputy for Austria; Tony Brook, International Deputy - Portugal. The new Deputies will work as liaison officials to bring greater awareness of the S.A.M. to their regions while cultivating new members abroad. They will be able to answer members' questions and promote the camaraderie among the existing members in their regions.
Other International Deputies around the world are Terry Seabrooke (UK), Shintaro Fujiyama (Japan), Yosi Notkowitz (Israel) and Alan Watson (New Zealand).
Please join us at the S.A.M. booths at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas, the Blackpool Convention in England and at FLASOMA in Bogota, Colombia this month.
Tony Brook, Portugal
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Andreas Swatosch, Austria
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Domenico Dante, Italy
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Assembly 272 member performs for King of Norway |
November 11, 2005 - New member of #272 Kristine (Hjulstad) performed an exclusive show for the King of Norway. Click the image for a more complete photo.
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2005 MARS convention in Israel |
November 8, 2005 - #272 members Tony Brook (left) and Charles Brook (Right) ensnare Max Maven at the 2005 MARS convention in Israel. Portugal Assembly welcomed 3 new members. Mark Fisken of Scotland (See Nov. MUM), Kristine of Norway and FISM 2006 President Dag Lofalk. Click the image to enlarge.
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Houdini Bust Presented to Magic Circle on their Centenary |
August 22, 2005 - Top row left top right: Bradley Jacobs, George Schindler, Michael Douglass,
Dan Garrett, Craig Dickson, Warren Kaps, Don Oltz, Caesario Palaez; Bottom row: Gary Hughes, Ed Thomas,
David Goodsell, Jann Goodsell, Harry Monti, Dick Gustafson. (Also attending -not shown- were Jim Zachary,
Hank Moorehouse and Bill Andrews)
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Houdini Bust Presented to Magic Circle on their Centenary |
July 23, 2005 - Alan Shaxon (left) accepts the gift from S.A.M. President Richard Dooley.
Seventeen S.A.M. Past National Presidents attended the ceremony. Click the image to enlarge.
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INTERNATIONAL MAGIC CONVENTION, ISRAEL, SEPT 25-27, 2005 |
July 18, 2005: The First International Magic Convention in Israel, MARS (Magic At the Red Sea),
Convention will take place September 25-26-27 in Eliat, Israel, and will feature four S.A.M. member performers.
Anthony Darkstone, Charles Brook, Duane Laflin and Max Maven will join other acts including Pit Hartling,
Menny Linderfeld and FL!P for the three day convention.
For more information,
http://www.mars.org.il/index.htm
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PAUL CRITELLI INVITED TO JAPAN |
July 13, 2005: S.A.M. contest chairman Paul Critelli has been invited to attend the World Magic Symposium at Saitama Japan August 26,27,28 2005 to consult and look at Rules and Criteria for contests. Paul is sure to come back with new Origami designs. Information at www.samjapan.org (Rod Chow Photo, click to enlarge)
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SECOND AUSTRIAN S.A.M. CONVENTION |
April 20, 2005: More than 20 acts, lecturers and workship performers booked for Second Austrian
SAM Convention May 26-27-28-29. Click on
www.zaubertheater.at and take a look at the
performers list. Check out the NEW POSTER for the convention by clicking the image or
here.
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ROYAL MAIL (UK) TO ISSUE FIVE SPECIAL POSTAGE STAMPS
FOR THE MAGIC CIRCLE CENTENARY |
Each stamp will be unique with illusions, scratch off features and
interesting magic references depicting playing cards and heat sensitive
designs. This is the first time a magic organization will be shown by name
on postage stamps. March 15 is the First Day of issue. The Magic Circle has
First Day Covers available on their website (as a hi-res PDF available for download) at
http://themagiccirclecentenary.co.uk/html/the_stamps.html
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NEW M-U-M EDITOR-IN-CHIEF WANTED |
After more than 29 years, David Goodsell Editor of the MUM Magazine will retire from this position
in 2006. A search committee has been formed to look for a replacement. If you are interested in this paid
position or know someone who may qualify, click here for details.
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PERFORMERS FROM 12 COUNTRIES TO APPEAR AT 2nd AUSTRIA S.A.M
CONVENTION |
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December 26th, 2004: Here are some of the performers scheduled to appear at the convention
May 26-27-28-29-2005:
- Performers from the USA: Jim Pace, David Goodsell, Duane Laflin
- Germany: Boretti, Gaston, Peter Bold, Florian Zimmer
- Hungary: Ferenc Galambos, Jupiter
- Austria: Heinz Thiel, Wunderbaldinger, Michael Schuller
- India: Shanto ...
...and other performers from Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland,
Slovenia! For more info, Click here to visit
www.zaubertheater.at
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MAGIC CIRCLE CENTENARY SOLD OUT |
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October 12th, 2004: The Magic Circle has announced that it is sold out ten months before the
opening July 20, 2005 in London. To be put on a waiting list for cancellations contact them at
www.TheMagicCircleCentenary.co.uk.
(Do not send money). This promises to be a highlight event of 2005.
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EISENSTADT, AUSTRIA SAM CONVENTION (ass'y 187) |
October 12th, 2004: David Goodsell and Robert Kaldy display a poster for the 2nd SAM convention
in Eisenstadt, Austria sponsored by Assembly 187. May 26 thru May 29, 2005.
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Assembly 272- Portugal: Palace of Magic Event, August 13-15, 2004 |
September 9, 2004: SAM Members appear at the Palace of Magic event at the Royal Palace of
Falkland in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland during the weekend of August 13-15. The event was
Produced by Mark Fisken & Jay Scott Berry. Ali Bongo of England, joined Charles Brook and
Tony Brook of Assembly #272 (Portugal) . Tony is President of the Assembly. Both Charles
and Tony were also awarded The Circle of Palace Magicians Award. Other well known performers
included Patrick Page, Jay Scott Berry, Piet Forton as Pierre de Beaufort, David Goldrake and
Mark Fisken as Kramus Nexifus. Apart from his performance as Dr. Anthony Darkstone at the gala
show, Tony Brook in the character of Zadok emceed in the Gallery of Wonders and Ali Bongo Emceed
in The Palace of Magic Theatre Gala show. The image to the right is, left to right:
The Gallery of Wonders Performers Patrick Page, Tony Brook (Zadok) Jay Scott Berry and David Goldrake.
Click any of the images to enlarge.
Tony Brook being presented The Circle of Palace Magicians Award by Ali Bongo
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Charles Brook being presented The Circle of Palace magicians Award by Ali Bongo
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Tony Brook in his role as Zadok - Keeper of The Seal of the Ancient Magi shares a smile with a
happy spectator.
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