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595: George Schindler - What Da Dean Does

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The Dean of the Society of American Magicians, George Schindler, has lived through many generations of magicians both celebrated and relatively unknown and he remembers them all. This week George shares many of his stories. George will be celebrating his 92nd birthday on March 31st this year and his memory of events is as clear as if they happened yesterday. He is an author, actor, performer, creator, lecturer, magic dealer, ventriloquist, comedy writer, and so much more. He regularly contributes to the M.U.M. magazine (the journal for the S.A.M.) with a monthly column and he maintains his relevancy by keeping current with the times and technology. He is a true treasure in our magic community and we owe him so much for what he has given us.

http://www.magicsam.com George Schindler is the Lifetime Dean of the Society of American Magicians, Past National President and Honorary Lifetime Member.

George Schindler is a magician, ventriloquist, author and the Dean of the Society of American Magicians.
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George has known and worked with many top celebrity actors, directors and magicians. In this week’s episode, George shares stories about Woody Allen, Dai Vernon, Slydini, Ed Mishell, David Copperfield, Frank Garcia, Abe Hurowitz, Shari Lewis and many, many more. This is a delightful trip down memory lane from one of our community’s true treasures.

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Tagged with George Schindler, Dean of S.A.M., Society of American Magicians, Steve Cohen, Jay Marshall, Abe Hurowitz, Shari Lewis, ventriloquism, Woody Allen, Frank Garcia, Max Holden's Magic Shop, Houdini, David Copperfield, Ed Mishell, Dai Vernon, Slydini, Terry Seabrooke.

January 21, 2021 by Scott Wells.
  • January 21, 2021
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  • George Schindler
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  • Jay Marshall
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  • Shari Lewis
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  • Woody Allen
  • Frank Garcia
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543: 2020 S.A.M. Update Day Five

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Schedule of Events - Tuesday, January 21

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM       SAM Life Member Breakfast                                                  President’s Suite

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM     Registration Open for 2021 Convention                           Conference Center Prefunction

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM     LECTURE: Fielding West – Master of Ceremonies      Houdini Theater

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM        EXHIBITORS                                                                                  Kellar Exhibitor Hall

11:00 AM – 12:30 AM      Youth Protection Training & Certification                       Martinkas Backroom

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM        Stars of Tomorrow Close-up Performances                   Kellar Exhibitor Hall

Grab N Go lunch with Dealers 

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM           Special Event Presentation                                                  Houdini Theater

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM           LECTURE: Danny Archer  & Cosmo Solano                 Thurston Lecture Hall

Create a Magic Theater

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM           EXHIBITORS – Last Chance                                                  Kellar Exhibitor Hall

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM           V1.1 Podcast Convention Wrap-up                                   Martinkas Backroom

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM           GALA SHOW: Gold Medal Magic of China                     Houdini Theater

Juliana Chen, Vinny Grosso, Chen Jian, Xin Yafei, Yu Boran, Zhu Mingzhu, Yang Xaiolei, Ding Yang
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9:30 PM – 10:00 PM        Farewell                                                                                              Houdini Theater

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00:00:17 - Marc DeSouza and scott recap yesterday’s activities

00:16:51 - S.A.M. National President gives us some insight into his Presidency

00:26:00 - Kayla Drescher, Shezam Podcast, talks about being on and touring with the Champions of Magic.

00:35:23 - Spencer & Caroline Horsman talk about their Illusions bar in Baltimore plus other shows they have been traveling with and where they have been performing

00:52:37 - Katrina Kroetch talks about Magicians Without Borders

01:05:20- Mark Weidhaas, Convention Chairman, wraps up the convention

01:13:02 - Harrison Greenbaum was the busiest performer at this convention

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January 22, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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542: 2020 S.A.M. Update Day Four

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Schedule of Events - Monday, January 20

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM           Registration                                                              Conference Center Prefunction

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM        LECTURE: Henry Evans – Cardician              Houdini Theater

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM        EXHIBITORS                                                                 Kellar Exhibitor Hall

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM      LECTURE: Rudy Coby – Creative illusions       Houdini Theater

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM        Stars of Tomorrow Close-up Performances    Kellar Exhibitor Hall

Grab N Go lunch with Dealers

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM           Fool Us Auditions – Act 1 (open seating)               Showroom

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM           EXHIBITORS                                                                 Kellar Exhibitor Hall

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM           Fool Us Auditions – Act 2 (open seating)               Showroom

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM           Mac King Roast Cocktail Hour                              Houdini Theater

Extra Cost Ticket Event

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM           Mac King Roast Dinner                                             Houdini Theater

Extra Cost Ticket Event

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM           Mac King Roast (Adult Registrants Only)              Houdini Theater

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM           Discover Magic Youth / Family Event              Thurston Lecture Hall

10:00 PM – 11:30 AM     GALA SHOW: Comedy Cabaret                           Houdini Theater

Scott Alexander, Eric Buss, Michael Holly, Fielding West, Harrison Greenbaum
Banquet Ticket Holders, Stay at Your Table. Open seating in back for others)

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00:00:17 - Marc DeSouza recaps the convention activities from yesterday

00:17:55 - Editor of the M.U.M. magazine, Alan Howard, talks about the convention and the magazine

00:23:17 - Incoming National President, Joel “Batman” Zaritsky talks about the change in handover of the prsidentiall gavel due to the convention happening in an “off” time of the year

00:23:21 - Meir Yedid tells us about his “Finger Fantasies” act

00:36:32 - Losander talks about Marvyn’s Magic Theatre (where he just finished performing), ad tells us that he will be seen at upcoming one-day, mini-conventions…Magic Road Show.

00:42:38 - Chris Smith, MagicSmith, will be traveling with Losander on the Magic Road Shows

00:46:33 - Rudy Coby discusses his lecture

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January 21, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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