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

I will give you the time stamps of who spoke when after I get some sleep.

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950: Jeff McBride - Grand Master

There are those few in our craft of magic that are well-known, but few who are as universally respected as Jeff McBride. Founder of the Magic & Mystery School in Las Vegas, Jeff has transcended to the pinnacle of our industry. Having been awarded nearly every conceivable trophy and accolade in the magic community, Jeff continues to build and personally contribute to the coterie. Jeff continues to perform and teach around the world and he has embraced technology to supplement his methods of sharing magic, too.

Jeff’s magic pedagogy reflects modern methods of sharing with our community in recognition that we all learn at different levels and speeds. This week he talks about how he doesn’t create new acts or routines for his students, but rather shapes and directs the students’ existing skills that leads to an improved show that is uniquely their own. Jeff also discusses the creation of his “Wonderground” performance venue in Las Vegas that encourages magicians to flex their creative muscles.

Jeff McBride talked extensively about the importance of storytelling. So, it is appropriate that we recognize the recent passing of a master story teller who has shared more with the magic community than most know, including Tannen’s Magic Camp, where young magicians learned the importance of a good story in strengthening their magic. Hiawatha Johnson was a magician, writer, editor, musician, singer, dancer, choreographer, actor, director, composer, teacher, professor, historian, designer and playwright. He will be sorely missed by the community. Aloha, my friend.

933: Magistrorum 2025 - Report on Days 1 and 2

Thursday September 18, 2025

vendor & stage set-up ------------8:00 am
The Guide Presenting Opening Ceremonies --------------2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Dealer room--------------------------3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Susan Gerbic-------------------------5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Richard Green------------------------6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Rolando Santos----------------------7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Paul Draper-------------------------8:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Terry Tyson's Séance Master Class----------------9:00 pm - 12:00 am

Friday September 19, 2025

Dealer room-------------------------9:00 am - 10:30 am

Bruce Chadwick--------------------10:30 am - 11:15 am
Daniel Gastellum-------------------11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch----------------------------------12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dealer room-------------------------1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
John Gilmore------------------------2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Jeff McBride-------------------------3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Andreas Sebring--------------------4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dinner----------------------------------5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Dealer Room-------------------------6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Jordan Jonas-------------------------7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mysterion------------------------------7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Terry Tyson's Séance Master Class----------------9:00 pm - 12:00 am