 We are excited to offer you a rare opportunity to go behind the curtain and witness the magic—literally! The Society of American Magicians invites you to an behind-the-scenes tour of Fun, Incorporated, one of the leading manufacturers of magic products in the world.
Date: Monday, October 7 Time: 6:30 Location: Fun, Inc., 333 Alice Street, Wheeling, IL 60090 During this special tour, you'll get to:
To RSVP, please use this Google Form. Don’t miss this chance to peek behind the scenes of magic production and deepen your connection to the craft we all love!
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 September 3 and 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Four Suits. Fifty-Two Cards. One Murder Mystery. For almost as long as there have been cards, there have been card tricks. In the hands of a magician, a simple deck of cards takes on a life of its own and is elevated to an instrument of wonder and awe. Seen through the eyes of some of the world’s best sleight-of-hand artists, Lost in the Shuffle is a loving look at how playing cards have become synonymous with magic and the mysteries hidden in their art. Two-time world champion Shawn Farquhar takes us through six countries as he both tries to prove his theory that hidden in the art of every deck of cards are the clues to the conspiracy to kill a French king in 1498, while simultaneously creating a brand-new routine that tells the real story of Charles VIII’s untimely demise. Workshopping different elements of the routine with four top magicians, the film pulls back the curtain on the creativity, ingenuity and psychological tricks the modern magician employs to make us all believe in the impossible. The evening includes a 30 minute live performance by two time world champion magician Shawn Farquhar prior to the screening. Standard Admission is $20.00 VIP Admission is $50.00 (Only available September 3rd) VIP Admission includes a private meet and greet party with Shawn Farquhar and the film creators. This ticket includes one drink during the party, and a poster signed by Shawn. Note: for VIP Admission Purchase tickets in the VIP and PREMIUM Floor Sections Only This event is suitable for everyone ages 8 and older  Monday, Aug 5
6:30 PM Magic Inc., 1838 W. Lawrence Ave. This is a chance for all members to take their unfinished ideas, rough routines, and new material out and workshop it with a group of their fellow compeers for coaching and feedback. Put the collective brainpower of your Assembly to work for you, and make your magic better!  Starring Jamie Sanden, Tony Mecca, and John Sturk
Voted in the top three BEST VENUES TO WATCH MAGIC in the current Chicago Reader Best of Chicago Poll, we offer a great show for everyone! Join us as the members of THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS put on their family friendly showcase! Professional prestidigitators will offer an amazing selection of magic to thrill and delight people of all ages! Though there is no admission price for our show. You can PAY WHAT YOU THINK THE SHOW IS WORTH to make a reservation and guarantee a seat. You may also come in and get a seat on a first come/first serve basis and, should you choose, pay what you feel the show is worth at the door. EVEN BETTER... Get one of the gelato packages! Each package has a set donation, a discounted gelato or food and beverage package and more! The MAGIC FUN package gives us a $15 donation, a regular gelato with up to two flavors (you save $2.50)! The MAGIC MUNCHY SPECIAL includes an ALL BEEF or VEGAN Hot Dog, Large Popcorn, Drink of Your Choice, Small Gelato and a $15 Donation. A savings of $5! RECOMENDED AGE FOR SHOW IS 6 AND UP Buy Tickets Here!  Special Date and Time:
Friday, June 7 - 6:30 PM ***VENUE CHANGED TO MAGIC INC.*** Free for SAM 3 Members - $25 for Guests Michael Ammar is one of magic's best known teachers. His body of work encompasses numerous books and videos, global lecture tours, and many television appearances, including The Late Show with David Letterman. A student of Professor Dai Vernon's, Ammar In 1983, Ammar was awarded the Gold Medal for Close-Up Magic at FISM in 1983. In doing so, he became the second American in the history of the competition achieve that win. He has produced over forty video titles, also books and magazines. In 1999, Magic Magazine named him one of 100 most influential magicians of the century. This is one lecture NOT TO BE MISSED! From Michael: "I’ve always believe live magic lectures can and should be an entertaining as any performance - you get the best of both worlds! The live performances, plus the insanely cool methods for making it all happen! This will be some of my greatest hits from 45 years of lecturing, plus some new things for those that have seen it all. Frankly, considering how long I put between lecture tours, this will probably be the last time I get to travel to your city, to perform for you. So I want to make this last time a great experience!" RSVP Here  Direct from Johannesburg, South Africa - TREVOR DUFFY! Monday, May 6, 2024 6:30 PM Magic Inc, 1838 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago Free for SAM 3 Members, $20 for guests About Trevor
Trevor Duffy is an award winning magician and innovator of magic, residing in Johannesburg—a full-time Professional Entertainer for private and corporate events, as well as having worked at one of Johannesburg’s top restaurants for 14 years. He has developed a unique blend of comedy and magic, that you will see in his new lecture, Thinking with Intention. His magic encompasses close-up and platform shows, effects with coins, thin cards, banknotes and special innovations with clothing and playing cards. What You Will Learn South African magician Trevor Duffy has over 30 years of professional experience. He is an award-winning magician and has also made significant contributions to the art of magic through his development of numerous tricks and utility devices that are used enthusiastically by magicians worldwide. Part 1: Several Close-up and Family Parlor show routines, banknote, coin-to-impossible location, card routines and his own amazing version of Diminishing Cards. Part 2: Continues with Close-up magic and also his favorite Rocky routine for all-age audiences. Throughout the lecture, Trevor shares meaningful gems and methodology that he has gleaned over the years through performing and general life experiences. He guarantees an inspiring and memorable evening! What People Are Saying “The Trevor Duffy lecture was an enjoyable experience and his new take on some old classics were very well received. We recommend this lecture to all magic clubs.”—Tom Craven “I would heartily recommend Trevor Duffy’s lecture to any group looking for magic that will please and educate their members.”—Marc DeSouza “Trevor Duffy’s lecture is commercial, numbering amongst the best this club has seen.”—John Luka  Monday, April 1, 2024
6:30 PM @ Magic Inc. Free for S.A.M. 3 members; $25 for guests payable in advance or at the door. Nathan Kranzo has performed and lectured all over the United States, Europe and Asia for the last two decades. Nathan has written SEVEN magic books and created hundreds of magic effects. His original creations have been published in MAGIC, GENII, MUM, The Linking Ring, PENUMBRA...and the list goes on. He was also a columnist for MUM magazine for multiple years. Nathan has worked as a consultant for Penn and Teller, appeared on the SyFy show "Wizard Wars", as well as the FOX show "Houdini and Doyle". Most recently Nathan was featured on the Chinese hit television series "The Amazing Magicians" which was the #1 show for TEN weeks in China!!! FOR THE CLOSE UP PERFORMER
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“I love your stuff…..great work!” -David Copperfield “VERY good lecture!” -Jay Marshall “One of the best lectures I’ve ever seen!!” -Jack Carpenter "Nathan never fails to astonish me every time we meet, he fools me badly." -Joshua Jay “Nate is part of The Next Generation of Magic. He has amazing work with everything from cards and coins to breath mints and tan lines (really!).” -Steve Mayhew "I was fortunate enough to catch Nate's lecture recently and he did an excellent job. His magic is extremely visual and very well routined." -Steve Bedwell “Magicians often claim there are no new effects in magic. Nathan Kranzo proves that’s a lie.” -Teller “This lecture was one of the bes t I have attended i n a long time. If your group is looking for a GREAT night of entertainment with something for everybody I highly endorse booking Nate Kranzo.” - Steve Zuehlke I.B.M. Ring 1 Presdent Nathan will also be demoing and selling these three new products while supplies last:  SPECIAL DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION:
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 - 4:00 PM @ Rhapsody Theater In a joint venture for Magic, Inc. and S.A.M. 3, we present French magic sensation and certified Fooler ALEXANDRA DUVIVIER! Duvivier won the Mandrake d'Or in France and the first French woman to fool Penn & Teller in their famous American television show "Fool Us". Daughter of Dominique Duvivier, a living legend of magic, she took up a double challenge: to make a name after her illustrious father and become a highly respected artist in the particularly masculine world of magic. She was never pushed by her father to follow the same path as him. He never showed her tricks when she was a child: it was only at the age of 15 that Alexandra set out to become, little by little, the worthy heiress of the paternal empire. She has become a favorite artist of the biggest brands for their private events (Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, L'Oréal...), double of famous hands in the cinema, she has no less than eight shows to her credit: three shows alone on stage, three others in duet with her father, a children's show and the last played entirely in English. With her so powerful humor, her magic both so pure and so generous, her natural empathy with young and old, she seduces an ever-increasing audience. Beyond her talents as an artist, Alexandra Duvivier is also a trainer and speaker in companies (innovative communication methods using magic) and a trainer as part of the 1st diploma of Magician recognized by the Ministry of Labour in France. In 2021, she created with her father the streaming channel www.doublefond.tv to learn magic with the greatest masters. S.A.M. 3 members must RSVP for this event. Registration is free, but please notify us of any cancellations. RSVP By Sunday, February 25  Saturday, February 3, 2024
at Sideshow Gelato Join Master Hypnotist Bill Gladwell for an immersive and comprehensive stage hypnosis bootcamp. This unique program is designed to catapult you into the world of hypnotic entertainment. You Will Leave This Bootcamp With Everything You Need to Perform Your First Show. Plus Bill’s 4.5-Hour Stage Hypnosis Video Series Pack Full of Even More Information. The bootcamp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; it will be intensive yet engaging. We will have a few 15-minute breaks and a lunch break at 12:30 p.m., giving attendees time to refresh and ponder on their own. Registration is $196. |
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