SAM Annual Conference

The last day of the 2026 Convention kicks off with a Houdini Fun Run. Followed by a the All-Star Awards show. Then catch the John Shryock lecture. The second show is out Speak Easy Close-up show.. Then S.A.M. President Matthew Crabtree and incoming S.A.M. President Michael Heckenberger welcomes you to their reception before the Houdini Banquet. Finally the convention wraps up with the day's third show of Jonathan Neal!

There is still time get one of the last few spots for the 2026 S.A.M. Convention in Appleton, WI. magicSAM.com/appleton

Last chance to sign up and guarantee your fun run shirt is June 15.

On the morning of July 4th, join us for a 1 mile (1.6km for our metric friends) through Appleton.

Cost for the Fun Run is $20 for your tee-shirt, and you will need to sign a wavier.

Sign up at MagicSAM.com/appleton

One of the great things about an S.A.M. convention is there is magic everywhere all the time. No matter what time of day you will find magicians around a table sharing magic, swapping ideas, and creating life long friends.

In just 44 days, we are heading to Appleton for the 2026 S.A.M.

Kicking things off on June 30, 7pm the night before the convention join us as we take a look at séances. Bruce Kalver and Dorothy Dietrich talk about traditional and theatrical séances.

Then from July 1-4 you will see
Four shows from world class performers
In depth lectures, and workshops
Coaching sessions
The Contest of Magic
Curated Dealer Room
SAMYouth Academy

We are also hosting
Poster Contest
Fun Run
World Record Escape Attempt
Movie screening with live music score

Every S.A.M. member attending and who pay the full convention registration fee, receives a complimentary Houdini Gift Bag valued at $100!

Whether you are coming to connect, get inspired, compete, or learn, Appleton is where it all happens

🗓️ July 1-4, 2026 with a special seance workshop the night before
🏨 Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
🔗 magicSAM.com/appleton

Are you coming? Leave a comment and let us know!