Society of American Magicians, Assembly 12
Chartered in 1923 by Harry Houdini and based in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota) metro area, we are Assembly 12 of the Society of American Magicians. Today, it is the oldest and most prestigious magical society in the world with approximately 300 Assemblies worldwide. The primary purpose of the S.A.M. is to advance, elevate, and preserve magic as a performing art. Our members are magic performers, dealers, collectors, and historians — including professionals, serious hobbyists, and students.
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September Hybrid Meeting!
Welcome back! It’s time for our September hybrid SAM assembly meeting!
We’ll meet on Friday, September 20th, at 7:00 PM at Eagle Magic. (Eagle Magic is in Burnsville, MN, 4 lights east of 35W on Hwy 13, southeast corner, next door to the BP gas station.) Bring potluck snacks to share. Connection information for the virtual view of the meeting will be sent prior to the meeting.
Our theme this month, in honor of Back to School season, is “What I Did This Summer, Magically Speaking.” Talk about the conferences you attended, the books you read, show us what you’re working on or what you performed.
As always, be prepared to demonstrate, teach, and provide guidance and suggestions for others.
See you on the 20th, either in person or online!
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Houdini’s 150th Magic Show!
150 years after his birth, Houdini’s legacy connected the Minnesota Jewish Community Center and Assembly 12, leading to “Houdini’s 150th Magic Show!” at the Capp Center on Sunday, July 14th at 2:00 p.m. Learn more and buy tickets.
Houdini (aka Erik Weisz) was the son of Rabbi Mayer Samuel Weisz, Appleton, Wisconsin’s first rabbi. He chartered Assembly 12 while visiting Minneapolis on his vaudeville tour during his tenure as S.A.M. National President (1917–1926).
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June 2024 Meeting Report
SAM12 usually take the summers off, so there will not be an official meeting until September. There might be a summer cookout, keep your eyes on SAM12.org for all the details. SAM12 Fact: SAM12 is actually 104 years old this year, but our original charter that was signed by Harry Houdini in 1920 when he was president of S.A.M. was lost. It’s likely in the secret warehouse that was featured at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Join us, won’t you? Either in person or via Zoom. Get the details at SAM12.org.Look for this in the August 2024 issue of M-U-M
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