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774: S.A.M. 2023 Convention in New Orleans - Day Four Report

Wednesday, July 26th

9:00 AM SAM EVENT 6: Basic Training Boot Camp Session “Thurston Lecture Hall”

SYM Youth Academy “William Andrews Classroom”

10:00 AM Registration for 2024 Dallas - Vieux Carre Foyer

10:30 AM Lecture 5: David Charvet: History Comes Alive “Thurston Lecture Hall”

11:00 AM EXHIBITORS Open “Kellar Exhibitor Hall”

12:00 PM Registration for 2024 Dallas Closes Vieux Carre Foyer SYM Youth Academy Ends “William Andrews Classroom”

1:30 PM SAM EVENT 7: King Cake Surprise Bonus event “Thurston Lecture Hall”

3:30 PM Lecture 6: Pro Close-Up 2 with R. Paul Wilson and Friends “Thurston Lecture Hall”

4:00 PM EXHIBITORS Close “Kellar Exhibitor Hall”

7:00 PM Bus pick up at hotel 8:00 PM SHOW 7: GALA SHOW: Tina Lenert & Friends
Featuring Ardan James, Mike Caveney, Jorge Blass
Houdini Theater at the Jesuit

9:30 PM Bus pick up at Jesuit 10:30 PM PARTY 4: SAM Finale Party TBD

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Time stamps for this episode:

00:00:18 – at Mother’s Café, we chat with Charlie Randall (H&R Magic Books) and Scott recap a little of what went on at the convention yesterday. But Charlie recaps some of the highlights from the previous evening’s show.

00:07:52- Peter Rogers, from Sydney, Australia, talks about why he and a few other mates from “down under” travel from Australia.

00:18:03 – Bill Walsh, another friend from Australia, sits next to Scott on the bus traveling to the evening show. He tells us what he and the rest of the group plan to do between New Orleans and Las Vegas for MAGIC Live!

00:26:23 – Craig Mitchell traveled from South Africa and tells us what and who he likes about this convention.

00:34:50 – Back at the President’s Party, Ian Kendall, from Scotland, talks about his workshop that he presented earlier in the day, plus his views on this convention.

00:44:00 – Michael Dardant resides in New Orleans and was an integral part of planning this convention.

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July 27, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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744: Winter Carnival of Magic - Day Three

Saturday, March 11th

  • 9:30 AM Lecture: Guy Bavli

  • 10:00 AM Dealers Open (Closing at 3:30 PM)

  • 11:00 AM Lecture: Christopher T. Magician

  • 1:30 PM Lecture: Jonathan Neal

  • 3:00 PM Lecture: Artem Shchukin

  • 7:30 PM Contest Award Winners Announced on Stage

    • Close-Up Winners

      • 1st Place - Adi Ramakrishna

      • 2nd Place - Dregon Hibbler

      • People’s Choice - Brandon Herring

    • Open Mic Winner of People’s Choice

      • Buddy August

  • 8:00 PM Magic All-Stars Show: Jonathan Neal, Michael Bloemeke, Christopher T. Magician, Jon Armstrong, and Artem Shchukin

  • 10:00 PM Pizza Party for Registrants (at the Park Grove Inn)

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00:00:18 - Don Wiberg talks about some of his magic career including him performing as a Magic Clown.

00:10:25- Alan Fisher talks about some of the lectures we have seen today

00:20:48 - Stephen Bargatze, Past International President of the I.B.M. is from Nashville and always attends this convention.

00:27:12 - Aaron Radatz from Branson, Missouri, was the illusionist who closed last night’s show. He has advice for traveling illusionists.

00:34:11 - Guy Bavli was a Dealer, Lecturer, and a Performer at this year’s Winter Carnival which was is one and only U.S. magic convention where he will be appearing this year.

00:41:39 - Jason Michaels, from Nashville, enjoyed this convention but he has also appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us.

00:48:08 - Artem Shchukin closed the Winter Carnival and he talks about the many magic conventions around the world where he has performed and competed.

00:56:30 - Tom Vorjohan and Scott give a wrap-up of the convention

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March 12, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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743: Winter Carnival of Magic - Day Two

Friday, March 10th

  • 8:30 AM Close-up Contest

  • 9:00 AM Dealers Open (closing at 5:00 PM)

  • 10:30 AM Lecture: Bill Gladwell

  • 1:00 PM Lecture: David Corsaro

  • 2:30 PM NEW “Open-Mic” Stand-up Contest

  • 7:30 PM Magic-Cadabra Show: David Corsaro, Sterlini, Jay Brenegar, Guy Bavli, Aaron Radatz

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Time stamps for this episode:

00:00:18 - Roger Reeves, Mike Stratman, and Jack Wilson talk about registration and attedace.

00:12:04 - Anthony Gerard talks about his latest creations as a dealer

00:20:30 - Jonathan Neal talks about his upcoming lecture plus his vanishing bird cage and his appearances on Johnny Carson and other shows.

00:33:16 - David Corsaro chats about his lecture that will be presented shortly.

00:41:37 - Dragen and Ferren chat about their magic competitions this morning

00:55:05 - Keith Field and Scott wrap up the final night’s show.

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March 11, 2023 by Scott Wells.
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