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Invite to Houston Association of Magicians Banquet

HAOM%20IBM%20SAM%20Banquet%202026.pdf Hi Magic Classroom members. The Houston Association of Magicians (HAOM) is having our annual Installation Banquet on February 15th in Houston. If you live in or near Houston and would like to attend as my guest please contact me at macmagic4u@yahoo.com. Please put Banquet in the Subject line. Click link for the…

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Posted by Johan T. McElroy on January 9, 2026 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Memories

A discussion on the Genii forum sparked a memory: I attended the very first lecture Bill Malone ever did. I still have the notes, entitled "Who Is Joe Dudek?". He wasn't sure he was a good enough lecturer to have his real name on the notes.

Spoiler alert: he was far more than good enough.

Posted by James Short on January 8, 2026 at 10:29am — 1 Comment

Looking forward to this Halloween weekend!

Posted by Joan Patterson on October 31, 2025 at 9:41am — 1 Comment

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment III), by Anthony R. Kolb

    Business cards are a must.  Ensure these go to existing and potential customers.  Giving existing customers a few extra business cards can pay dividends as they refer you to peers, friends, family, neighbors and other professionals in their industry.  Never leave your home or office without a few business cards.…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 27, 2025 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment II), by Anthony R. Kolb

     Everyone must find their way of growing a customer base.  Schools, churches, clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and organizations are common employers of magicians.  Developing a contact at the local newspaper, television and radio station doesn’t hurt, publicity is your friend.  Cultivate relationships with…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 26, 2025 at 11:00am

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician By Anthony R. Kolb

     Most amateur magicians begin by doing magic for friends and family.  These typically evolve into free shows, and there is nothing wrong with doing free shows for friends and family. 

     Many amateur and professional magicians will perform on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube to name…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 25, 2025 at 1:02pm — 2 Comments

 

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'Houdini Speaks to the Living' 2026 tour

Houdini Speaks to the Living, the acclaimed play from The Hidden Room Theatre, has left Austin and will embark on a 2026 tour. Below is a list of current dates. I will add more as they become available.🔮 March 6 - New York Public Library. Click for tickets.🔮 May 28, 29, 30 - House of Magic in Glenside, PA. Click for tickets.🔮 August 7-22 - Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Click for tickets.In

LINK: Dunninger tells dramatic stories about Houdini’s Death

Our friend Joe Notaro has added the October 26, 1952 Parade Magazine to his collection. This issue contains an article about Houdini and Joe Dunninger by Hy Gardner. Many wild tales here, but are any of them true? This one is a must-read, so click on over to Harry Houdini Circumstantial Evidence. Related: Hear Dunninger inventory his Houdini collection Deconstructing Houdini '53: Main

Under since 1921

I know politics isn't very funny these days, but here's something from a gentler time. I've seen a lot of Houdini political cartoons, but this is the only one I've seen that ties into a specific Houdini stunt. In this case, it's his Shelton Pool Test. Just goes to show how much that feat captured the public imagination. Rockford Register Star, Aug 28,1926.The artist is actually making a

The Ultimate Houdini Chronology book update

What's going on with the first volume of my Ultimate Houdini Chronology book? The book is still on track for release this year, but I continue to make discoveries, and it continues to grow. To read about those discoveries and the people helping me make them, check out the latest book update below. I've been taking my patrons along on this journey from the very start.If you just want to know

Guest Blog: The Magic of Houdini's Library

Today sees the release of Houdini's Library by Barb Rosenstock. I am beyond honored to see that Barb dedicated this beautiful book to me. She has now graciously written a guest post sharing her experiences researching and writing this terrific book. Take it away, Barb!The Magic of Houdini’s Library by Barb RosenstockThere’s a new children’s book about Harry Houdini out this week. I wrote it.

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    SAM Podcasts!

    25. Magic Saved My Life - Ryan Loyle

    We continue with another unusual story on how someone became a magician. Ryan Loyle hit rock bottom and saw no hope of getting out of it. The a bit of magical fate entered his life. Listen to this tale of hope and inspiration as host Bruce Kalver tells the tale.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicSAM.com

    Ryan Loyle's YouTube channel is: Loyle Magic

     

    24. Magic Saved My Life - Vee Sovann

    All magicians have a story on how they became a magician. We found someone who has an unusual story that will show you that the art of magic is truly magical. Vee Sovann tells how magic turned his life around in a very dramatic way. 

    To learn more about the Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicsam.com

     

     

    23. The Trivia of Magic Babylon

    This episode discusses the new magic trivia book Magic Babylon with it's author Joe Hernandez. You can find the book on Amazon.com

    Be sure to also check out the new S.A.M. history book at magicsam.com/historybook.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians, go to www.magicsam.com

     

    22. Joe Givan's Halloween Disaster

    They thought they had a sure thing with a Halloween show that would bring in hundreds of people. They soon found out that luck was not on their side. Listen to a funny tale of a time when things didn't turn out the way they expected. Guest Joe Givan of Theater of Dreams in Castle Rock Colorado tells the Story

    You can learn more about Theater of Dreams at www.amazingshows.com

    Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com

    21. The S.A.M. History Book

    Editor David Charvet discusses the new book Magic in America: The Story of the Society of American Magicians written by David Goodsell. Get the behind the scenes story of the making of this monumental publication.

    You can learn more about the book and how to order at www.magicsam.com/historybook

    Hosted by Bruce Kalver, Backstage S.A.M. is a production of The Society of American Magicians.

    To learn more about The Society of American Magicians. please visit www.magicSAM.com

     
     
     




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