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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
MAGIC AND SHOWMANSHIP

The next Monthly Assembly Meeting of the SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists will be held on Thursday February 20, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The main core activity for the meeting will be discussion and explanation regarding the performance of magic, including showmanship, presentation tips, and basic theatrical actor tools. This will be a phenomenal meeting for any magician or other variety artist who wants to improve their entertainment and presentation skills. And yes, lots of magic will be performed!

New AOI President Cindy Bighorse has called for an Executive Committee Meeting to be held at 6:00 pm immediately prior to the February 20 Monthly Assembly Meeting at 7:00 pm. It is requested that all officers be in attendance. Also any AOI member in good standing (dues-paid-up member) may also attend. Visitors may not attend Executive Committee Meetings.

The SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists normally meets monthly on the third Thusday of each month at the Illusion Warehouse, 3917 McCart Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas. The store is located about three blocks north of Seminary Drive and across the street from the Rosemont Sixth Grade school. Additional parking is available at the school and school side street.

National SAM Beginnings

The Society of American Magicians was founded on May 10, 1902 in Martinka’s famous magic shop in New York City. The SAM is now the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world. For over a century it has promoted the ideals shared by Kellar, Houdini, Thurston and more than 47,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. 

National SAM Benefits

Members of the national SAM organization receive a host of benefits including a subscription to the monthly periodical called M-U-M, a full-color premier magic magazine. Members can access the SAM Media Library, may attend the national SAM magic convention every July, and receive a large host of other benefits and services.

National SAM Service

The SAM offers the opportunity to unite and associate with leaders in the World of Magic – not only professionals, but amateurs, manufacturers, magic dealers, book authors and magic collectors. The organization's forum promotes discussions, lectures, research, performances, and exchange of magic secrets within the magic community.

Local Meeting Information

The SAM Assembly 138 Alliance of Illusionists meets on the third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm at the Illusion Warehouse retail magic shop. The facility features a theater, museum, magic shop, and workshop facilities of Bruce Chadwick Illusion Fabrications. The shop is located at 3917 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76110. See www.IllusionWarehouse.com.