The purpose of this Society shall be to advance, elevate, and preserve magic as a performing art.
The Society of American Magicians, founded on May 10, 1902, in Martinka’s famous magic shop in New York City, New York, is 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 50,000 others world-wide who have held membership in the society. Those ideals include the elevation of the Art of Magic, the promotion of harmony among magicians, and the opposition of the unnecessary public exposure of magical effects.
The S.A.M. 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. Through its monthly publications, annual conventions, and with almost 300 Assemblies throughout the world, the S.A.M. provides the necessary forum for the advancement of magic through discussions, lectures, research, performances, and exchange of magic secrets within the magic community. To promote those endeavors the S.A.M. presents awards and fellowships in recognition of outstanding achievement in the Art of Magic.
If you have a serious interest in the Art of Magic then you, too, can follow in the footsteps of Harry Houdini, Harry Blackstone, Jr., Siegfried & Roy, Lance Burton and David Copperfield by joining the most prestigious magical organization in the world – The Society of American Magicians.
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If you are a young person that is interested in Magic, you are welcome to join us, with your parent or guardian. S.A.M. nation has a very supportive program called S.Y.M.
The Society of Young Magicians Members for Ages 7 through 17 inclusive. As a member of SYM you will receive a membership card, membership pin, Certificate of Membership and have full access to the Society website: www.magicsam.com to view the youth newsletter; The Magic SYMbol and the magazine; M-U-M and discounts to The Society of American Magicians’ annual convention. You will also be able to join our local Assembly.
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Type of National Memberships
all includes online M-U-M
Regular Memberships – $55
Active-Military
$20 discount for any Active Military.
College Student Membership
(post High School ages 18-24) $25.00.
Trial Membership – four months: $20.
SYM Membership
(Age 7 through 17 inclusive) $20.00.
SYM Trial Membership $10 (6 months)
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National Society of American Magicians Web Page:
https://www.magicsam.com