By Mail
To apply for membership in the Society Of American Magicians, you can
Click here to print and mail a SAM Membership Application.
The page can be printed by accessing your browser's File Menu, then choosing Print.
On-Line
Or you can submit a membership request order on-line by
clicking here to visit the SAM Shop. Note that your
card will not be charged until you receive a membership application and return it for approval.
QuickLink to items on this page:
If you have any additional questions you can contact Lahsen Mahi, Membership Development Chairman, at
2060 Ptarmingham Blvd, Eagle River, AK 99577, Phone 907-622-6244, mahi@ptialaska.net
Dues Structure
US New Member: $65.00
Canadian/Mexican New Member: $75.00
($65.00 annual dues plus $10.00 postage surcharge)
International New Member: $85.00
($65.00 annual dues plus $20.00 postage surcharge)
SYM New Member: $20.00
OATH:
If accepted as a Member, I agree to do my best to elevate the Art of Magic and to abide by the
Constitution, By-laws, Code of Ethics and Ritual of the Society of American Magicians.
I shall endeavor to cooperate with the Society in the promotion of its objectives and to promote
harmony among those interested in magic and to advance the ethics of the profession.
I agree not to expose any modus operandi from stage, platform, television, radio or in any manner
whatsoever.
I am opposed to cheap literature wherein magical secrets are needlessly exposed, or to the sale of
professional magical effects in cheap miniature form to the public.
I am opposed to needless and useless explanations of secrets to persons who are not entitled to know
them or who are not interested in magic.
I am opposed to placing any legitimate performer in a predicament while that person is before an
audience.
Membership Categories
There are six categories of membership in the Society of American Magicians, a world-wide organization.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP: This is the most popular form of membership, since it allows the member to participate
in local Assembly functions, enjoy camaraderie with fellow magicians, share knowledge and practice of the
magical arts and grow in its rich history. ("Assembly" is the name given to each local club of
magicians making up the life-blood of the S.A.M.) Application must be approved by the Assembly and local
dues may be required.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: This form of membership is available to anyone who is not able to affiliate with
an Assembly. Assembly and Associate Members receive a subscription to the S.A.M. magic magazine M-U-M.
JUNIOR ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP: Certain S.A.M. Assemblies allow Junior Members to affiliate with their
Assembly.
YOUNG MEMBERSHIP: This membership is available to young persons between the ages of 7 and 17. Young
Members may form their own S.Y.M. Assemblies (Society of Young Magicians). They receive a membership
pin and a monthly publication written especially for young magicians, The Magic SYMbol. S.Y.M. Assemblies
have adult leaders who provide guidance, special programs, guest speakers and lectures, and magic
instruction at Assembly meetings. The leaders receive their own newsletter, The S.Y.M. LeaderLetter,
as an excellent idea resource. Some S.A.M. Assemblies allow Young Members to participate in their
activities as well.
CONTINGENCY MEMBERSHIP: This special class of membership is available to individuals who live in the
same household as a Member in good standing. Contingency Members do not receive the M-U-M magazine
because a subscription is already assigned to the same address.
SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP: Any member from any of the previous categories can become a Sustaining Member
by making a contribution to the S.A.M. Endowment Fund in any amount above the regular Dues and Fees.
Assemblies of The Society of American Magicians
Use this tool to locate assemblies in your area:
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