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.

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.

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!

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.

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)

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

Tony Brook, Ali Bongo & Scott Wells. Tony is holding a ring whilst Ali does his Golum thing!!!

Happy spectators lean forward fascinated as Tony Brook & Ali Bongo perform a "double" act making a key move!!!

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)

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Andreas Swatosch, Austria

Domenico Dante, Italy

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.

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.

August 22, 2005 - Top row left top right: Brad 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)

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.

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Charles Brook being presented The Circle of Palace magicians Award by Ali Bongo

Tony Brook in his role as Zadok - Keeper of The Seal of the Ancient Magi shares a smile with a happy spectator.