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975: S.A.M. National Convention 2026 - Days One and Two

Schedule

Tuesday June 30, 2026

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM OPEN FORUM SESSIONING

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM HOUDINI SÉANCE HISTORY, DISCUSSION and METHODS

Featuring Dorothy Deitrich and Bruce Kalver

Wednesday July 1, 2026

10:00 AM- 1:00 PM YOUTH ACADEMY

Youth-focused lectures, workshops and group events for SAMY members ages 7-17

12:00 PM- 5:00 PM DEALERS ROOM OPEN

10:00 AM S.A.M. LEADERSHIP TRAINING

with Past National President Joel Zaritsky

10:00 AM CLOSE-UP CONTEST BRIEFING / TECH REHEARSAL

1:00 PM LECTURE - CHRISTOPHER HART - MOVIE MAGIC

2:30 PM LECTURE - SHAWN FARQUHAR

4:00 PM HARRY AND BESS HOUDINI WELCOME PARTY

7:00 PM HER SHOW

Featuring Lyn Dillies, Tiffany Sauvage, Alyx Hilshey, Julia Dryas and Cydney Kaplan

9:30 PM SCREENING OF THE LOST HOUDINI FILM: THE GRIM GAME

Hosted by Dorothy Dietrich. Live musical accompaniment by S.A.M. Past President

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SAM 2026 Convention Report Days One and Two - unenhanced
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July 1, 2026 by Scott Wells.
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