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Welcome to
The Philadelphia Society of American Magicians
James C. Wobensmith
Assembly Number 4
Welcome to The Philadelphia Society of American Magicians: SAM #4 Philadelphia, PA
Mission Statement:
To promote and maintain harmonious fellowship among those interested in magic as an art, to maintain and improve the ethics of the magical profession, and to foster, promote and improve the advancement of magical arts in the field of amusement and entertainment.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Society of American Magicians September 27,2008

DISASTER RELIEF NEEDS HELP.

The Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund has already supplied disaster assistance payments to recent victims of the Ike Hurricane in Texas. While payments have already been extended more money is still needed.

Many magicians still have no power, much water damage and need shelter, food and drinking water to carry them through. Many of them have lost their means of support due to school, park and other venue closures. We urge you donate whatever you can to this assistance effort. Your private tax exempt donations and those from your magic clubs will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged.

Please send checks payable to the Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund and mail to Disaster Relief, SAM Magic Endowment Fund, 234 Towyn Court,- Ambler , PA 19002

2007-2008 Schedule
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ANNOUNCING THE LAST CALL FOR TICKETS TO

THE 2009 SAM ASSEMBLY 4 BANQUET & STAGE SHOW

HONORING NATIONAL SAM HISTORIAN TOM EWING:

Tom Ewing
Tom Ewing

Evening Entertainment

Mike Bonacci
Master of Ceremonies Mike Bonacci

Doc Swan
The World Famous Comedy Magic of Doc Swan

Tom McDonnel
Please Touch Museum Offical Magician - Tommy McDonnell

Rev. William Rauscher
Tricks Old and Seldom Seen by William Rauscher

Mike Miller<
The Illusions of Mike Miller

Al and Rebecca Llyod
2009 Stage Contest First Place Winners Al & Rebecca Lloyd

Featuring: (Above) :
  1. Master of Ceremonies Mike Bonacci
  2. The World Famous Comedy Magic of Doc Swan
  3. The Official Magician of Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum - Tommy McDonnell
  4. Presenting Selections From His Repertoire of Wonders: Tricks Old and Seldom Seen - William Rauscher
  5. The Illusions of Past Local Assembly 4 President & the Next SAM National President - Mike Miller
  6. 2009 Stage Contest First Place Winners Al & Rebecca Lloyd.

For over twenty years, the knowhow and nonsense of J.G. "Doc" Swan has been enjoyed throughout the United States and Canada at fairs, festivals, theme parks (such as Walt Disney World, Six Flags over Georgia, and Great Adventure).

Doc Swan won first prize in the Variety Arts category at the International Circus and Variety Arts Competition in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 1995. He placed second in his category at the Comedy Arts Competition held in Toronto, Canada in 1993.

His act is a unique, hysterical, fun-filled experience unlike anything you've ever seen before and the likes of which you will never see again.

Don't miss this exciting evening of family entertainment featuring a Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar) accompanied by the keyboard and vocal artistry of Wayne Gustafson, a Buffet Style Dinner catered by Romito Caterers/The Maltese Room which will include a roast beef carving station, the Fabulous Stage Show, and the Awards Ceremony presided over by the one and only Professor REM.

THE DATE: Thursday, June 18th, 2009

THE PLACE: Bustleton Memorial Post

American Legion Hall
9151 Old Newtown Road
Philadelphia, PA

Directions to the Bustleton Memorial Post are available online at www.SAM4.org

THE TIME: 6:00 P.M.

THE COST: A bargain at only $30.00 per person

THE BANQUET IS SELLING OUT. DON'T BE LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.

To Order Tickets: Send a check made payable to: "SAM 4" today to Peter Cuddihy at the following address:


4 Brondesbury Drive
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003

Peter's contact information is as follows:

Telephone Number: (856) 489-3459
E Mail: edcathome@comcast.net

We regret that due to the need to inform the caterer of the exact number of individuals in attendance well in advance, we will not be able to sell tickets at the door.

We Can't Wait to See You There!

September 18, 2008Jim Pace Lecture
7:00 - 7:30Mini-Tech Workshop - Scotch & Soda/Dime and Penny by Peter Cuddihy & Jim Straub
7:30 - 7:40Book & DVD Review - Seriously Silly the DVD - Review by Jay Langrock
7:40 - 8:00Free Time for Dealers
8:00 - 10:00Jim Pace Lecture - Free to Assembly 4 Members who pay their yearly dues at the September meeting. Assembly 4 members who pay their yearly dues at the October meeting will receive a credit for the $15.00 lecture fee paid in September.
$15.00 Lecture Fee for non- Assembly 4 members.

October 16, 2008Annual Mini-Convention
7:00 - 7:45Dealer Demo Show
7:45 - 8:45Round Robin of 4 Close-Up Performers
(15 Minutes Each)
Featuring:
Ralph Armstrong,
Bart Clare,
Ed Hanisco,
George Hample
8:45 - 9:30Lecture by Ron Geoffries: Mental Magic You Can Make
9:30 - 10:30Stage Show M.C. : Professor REM
Performers:
Jim Straub,
Bill Brown,
Harrison Lampert,
& Dick Gustafson
 

November 20, 2008 Theme: Holiday Magic & Comedy Contest
7:00 - 7:30Mini-Tech Workshop on Holiday Themed Magic by Dennis Dowhy & Jay Langrock
7:30 - 8:00Tarbell Treasures Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Tarbell Course in Magic - Presentation by Tom Ewing featuring magic gems from the Tarbell Course
8:00 - 8:15Free Time for Dealers
8:15 - 10:00Comedy Magic Contest
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

December 18, 2008Holiday Party & Show
7:00 - 8:00Social Hour
8:00 - 8:20Dealer Demos for Holiday Shopping
8:30 - 9:40Stage Show MC: Tom Ewing, Performers will include:
Reba Strong,
George Hample,
Arlen Solomon,
Mike Bonacci,
Professor REM
and SYM Members
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

January 15, 2009Panel Presentation on the Art of Performance:
Panel Discussion on the Elements of a Top Flight Magical Performance (Sound, Lighting, Patter, Music, Timing, Dress, Blocking, Routining, Rehearsal, Grabbing and Connecting with your Audience)
7:00 - 7:30Mini Tech Workshop - Rubber Band Magic - Al Angelo
7:30 - 7:45Book and DVD Review: Joe Mogar's "Thimble Dexterity " DVD - Review by George Hample
7:45 - 8:00Free Time for Dealers
8:00 - 10:00Panel Presentation on the Art of Performance
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

February 19, 2009Annual Auction
7:00 - 7:30Annual Aution Item Set-up
7:30 - 7:45Popular Childrens' Effects - Presentation by Tommy McDonnell
7:45 - 8:00Book & DVD Review: "Coinsomnia" Book - Review by Bart Clare
8:00 - 10:00Annual Auction
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

March 19, 2009Close-Up Contest
7:00 - 7:30Tarbell Treasures: Classic Effects from the pages of Tarbell - Presentation by Dick Gustafson
7:30 - 8:00Mini Tech Coinsomnia Workshop - Bill Citino (author of "Coinsomnia")
8:00 - 8:15Free Time for Dealers
8:15 - 10:00Close-Up Contest
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

April 16, 2009Bob Sander's Silk Magic Lecture
7:00 - 7:40Mini Tech Workshop - Thimble Magic - Joe Mogar
(Internationally Renowned Authority on Thimble Magic)
7:40 - 8:00Free Time for Dealers
8:00 - 10:00Bob Sander's Silk Magic
Read More About Bob Sanders
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

May 21, 2009Stage Contest & Elections
7:00 - 7:30Five Tricks You Can Make
7:30 - 7:45Mini Tech Workshop: Loops - Harrison Lampert
7:40 - 8:00Free Time for Dealers
8:00 - 8:20Business Meeting & Election of Officers
8:20 - 10:00Stage Contest
Guests and non-registered members: $15.00)

June 18, 2009Annual Banquet & Show
6:00 - 7:00Cocktail Hour
7:00 - 8:15Dinner
8:15 - 8:30Awards Presentation by Professor REM
8:30 - 10:00Stage Show
(Tickets are $30.00 per person)

Contact for SAM Assembly #4
Philadelphia, PA

Officers For 2008/2009:

President: Peter Cuddihy - (856) 489-3459 - edcathome@comcast.net


1st Vice President: Tony Antonelly - (215)355-8284 - magicforfun60@aol.com


2nd Vice President: Ed Hanisco - (215)632-3958 - EDHANISCO@prodigy.net


Treasurer: Eric B. Lampert, CPA 215-939-5555 - ebl00@aol.com


Secretary: Bart Clare - (215) 632-1688- bartclare@comcast.net


Sergeant of Arms/Club Photographer: Dave Compton - dave.compton@juno.com


Members at Large:
Dennis Michael Dowhy -(856) 768-2281 - DennisMichael@SAM4.org
Donna Horn -(856) 983-5360 - DonnaMagic@comcast.net
David Sharlin dnsharlin@patmedia.net
Arlen Solomon SYMSymbol@aol.com
Bruce Langrock bruce.langrock@ubs.com
Reba Strong Reba@MagicByReba.com
Bill Brown



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