New York- October 1, 2007 - Maria Ibanez, National President of the Society of American Magicians, proclaimed the week of October 25 to October 31 as National Magic Week throughout the United States and Canada. For more than forty years the Society has recognized the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini with a special "week" of events to highlight the charitable work of the Society throughout the year.

Magic Week History

Houdini died at 1:26 PM on October 31 in 1926 and was president of the Society for the previous nine years. His grave is
in New York City. Click the image at the left to view the gravesite.

During the year the members of the S.A.M. perform for Senior Citizens in nursing homes, plus in VA Hospitals and for schools and libraries for children who cannot afford the luxury of live entertainment. The free shows are part of the service programs by its members. Magic Week is when the magicians can take their bows. Public magic events and exhibits will be taking place all over the country.

Proclamations...

Each year Governors, Mayors and other governing bodies are requested to issue proclamations declaring the last week in October as a National Magic Week.

Maria Ibanez, National President and National Magic Week Chair of the S.A.M., in an effort to assist the RVPs and assemblies, has requested proclamations from all the State Governors. The requests need to come from Assemblies in each State- You can petition the Mayors of your city six weeks before the event. Contact Maria for details on how to get to your Governor.

To date the Governors of the following states (or mayors of cities referenced) have already declared October 25-31 as "Magic Week" in their states. Click any link to view the proclamation:

To read more about the history of Magic Week and the S.A.M., please click here!

To view last year's Magic Week events and proclamations, click here.

Watch for further info on Magic Week to be posted on the home page and other locations on the S.A.M. website. To report your upcoming Magic Week event, please contact Maria Ibanez at Merlina17@aol.com.

Please note: CD copies of this and previous years' Magic Week proclamations and info are available by emailing Maria Ibanez at Merlina17@aol.com.

Colorado:

Saturday Afternoon and Evening, October 27, 2007
"Frankly Fun" magic show with Inspector Magic
Freedom Performing Arts Center "Fright Fest"
Fort Carson, Colorado
Contact: (719) 526-1867
Time: 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Audience: Military families

Ilinois

Saturday, October 27th
Chicago SAM Assembly No. 3
The Houdini Seance
Excalibur nightclub, 632 North Dearborn
SAM 3 observes National Magic Week, as well as the 90th anniversary of Houdini's founding of our Assembly. Details SupernaturalChicago.com

Louisiana

Click the images to enlarge

Jefferson Parish Libraries - free Magic Week exhibits and shows

• O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey
• East Jefferson Parish Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave, Metairie

October 27- East Bank Regional Library, 2 PM (Children's Wing)

October 30- West Bank regional Library, show at 3 PM (Children's Wing)

New Orleans Assembly #36: Irwin & Stephanie Royes, Augie Garofalo, Herb Miller, Steve Reynolds, Joe Dalgo, George Mazzeno, Winston Helling, Jr., Michael Mentz, Rick Calamia, Milton Scheuermann, Thais St. Julien, Eddie Adams, Adrian Amadeo, Joe Harrison & Lisa. Coordinators: Jon Racherbaumer, Joe Harrison, Augie Garofalo. Displays & Props: Jon Racherbaumer, Joe, Dorothy, & Lisa Harrison. Stage Manager & Sound: Dorothy Harrison.

Maine

Excerpts from local newspaper coverage. Click the image to enlarge

Library Displays - Rumford, Dixfield, Mexico, Portland

Proclamations - Oct. 2nd - Bar Harbor, Oct. 18th - Rumford

Wednesday, October 17th - Rumford Historical Society presentation - James William Elliott. Scot and Kaitlyn Grassette explain why Rumford has been named Maine's Capital of Magic. Publicity event for Magic Week 07.

Thursday October 25th - Rumford Community Home assisted living nursing home, Magic Show at 6:30 in the recreation room.

Saturday, October 27th - Legends of Houdini Show - Sideshow, Escapes and Magic, at the historic Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor.

Sunday October 28th - Portland Community Show - Olde Fashioned Halloween Party, Free to the public, Portland SYM, Magic, Dr. Wilson's Medicine Show, Balloons, and Games.

Wednesday October 31 - Theater of Marvels - Maine's Veteran Home, Bangor

Nebraska

Magic Display. Click the image to enlarge

Magic Exhibit at the Millard Branch Omaha Pubic Library
13214 Westwood Lane -  Hours 10 AM 6 PM
(Petrasheck Collection)

New Jersey

October 23 - Bristol Meyers Squibb Children Hospital,
Robert Wood Johns Hospital - Assembly #161 Members perform

New York

October 24 - NY Harbor VA hospital, 10 AM. Early Halloween Party

CANADA

• October 19-21: Vancouver Magic Circle Weekend of Magic at the Sands Hotel.
• October 22-24: North Delta Secondary School 8:30 and 12:30 PM each day for Gifted Science Students
• October 27: Juan Garcia at City Square
• October 27: Anthony Young at Catholic School-Vancouver
• October 28: Neil Bacon Burnaby Nursing Home

Details contact lonmandrake@hotmail.com

As more states report their upcoming Magic Week events, they will be reported here. Please check back soon.

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