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INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following carefully and then complete the Application fully.
A. Eligibility.
1. Assembly Membership: Any reputable person 17 years of age or older, sincerely interested in Magic as an Art, is eligible for Assembly Membership, provided the individual agrees to join an active Assembly. Two Assembly sponsors are required.
2. Junior Assembly Membership: Any reputable person between the ages of 14 and 17 years, sincerely interested in Magic as an Art, and sponsored by two Assembly Members, is eligible for Junior Assembly Membership. That person will remain under the sponsorship of the Members endorsing the application until the individual assumes regular Membership at age 17.
3. Associate Membership: Any reputable person 14 years of age or older, genuinely interested in Magic as an Art and agreeable to a bona fide endeavor to affiliate with an Assembly, is eligible for Associate Membership. No sponsors are required, but applicants are carefully screened by the National Committee on Admissions.
4. Contingency Membership: Any reputable person 14 years of age or older, sincerely interested in Magic as an Art, residing at the same address as another member. Contingency members do not receive the M-U-M magazine.
Note: An applicant may not elect to apply for Contingency Membership unless the M-U-M magazine is currently being sent to a Member in Good Standing in the same household.
5. Young Membership: Any reputable person 7 to 17 years of age, sincerely interested in the Art of Magic, is eligible for Young Membership as:
a. A Member of an S.Y.M. Assembly (sponsored by an S.A.M. Assembly or an S.A.M. member)
b. An at-large Member (who does not belong to any Assembly)
c. A Member of an S.A.M. Assembly (for certain Assemblies)
Following the 17th birthday, a Young Member may become an Associate Member by signing the S.A.M. Oath, or may apply for membership in an S.A.M. Assembly. S.Y.M. Members receive a monthly newsletter written especially for young people, The Magic SYMbol, instead of M-U-M. Applicants for Young Membership are requested to submit a Young Member's application.
See Dues Schedule below for current dues structure and fees.
B. Definitions.
1. Professional: At least 50% of an individual's livelihood is earned through the practice of Magic.
2. Part-time Professional: Less than 50% of an individual's livelihood is earned through the practice of Magic.
3. Amateur: One who is interest in the Art of Magic and who receives no compensation for the practice of this Art.
4. Assistant: An individual who helps any of the above in their
presentation of the Art of Magic.
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Society of American Magicians
DUES & FEES
National Dues are Paid Annually
Postal Surcharges (if applicable) are Paid Annually
Initiation Fee is Paid One Time Only
· Assembly, Junior Assembly or Associate Member
$50.00 Dues plus $15.00 Initiation Fee plus postage surcharge*: $65.00
Annual dues include $20.00 for a yearly subscription to M-U-M magazine.
· Contingency Member (Resides in same household as a Member)
$15.00 Dues plus $5 Initiation Fee: $20.00
· S.Y.M. Member (Age 7 to 17. See instructions.)
$15.00 Dues plus $5.00 Initiation Fee plus postage surcharge**: $20.00
Includes a yearly subscription to The Magic SYMbol.
· Reinstatements
$5.00 Reinstatement Fee plus Annual Dues plus postage surcharge* $55.00
Local Assembly Dues are set by each Assembly and are paid directly to the Assembly Secretary.
* Postage Surcharge - Members: All Members receiving M-U-M outside the 50 States & Puerto Rico must include an Annual Postage Surcharge in addition to Annual Dues according to the following schedule: Canada & Mexico-add $5.00; All Other Countries (magazine mailed through ISAL)-add $15.00.
** Postage Surcharge - Young Members: All Young Members receiving The Magic SYMbol outside the USA, Canada or Mexico must include an Annual Postage Surcharge of $10.00.
Sustaining Member:
This category of membership applies to those members who realize that the above charges are not sufficient to attain the aims of the Society, and make a contribution in any amount above the Dues and Initiation Fees Please indicate contribution amount on application.
Complete the application for membership, read and sign the Oath,
Include a check payable to S.A.M., for your Dues, Initiation Fee
(Contributions and Postage Surcharges where applicable) and mail to:
Richard Blowers, National Administrator
P. O. Box 510260
St. Louis, MO 63151-0260 USA
Phone (314) 846-5659
(Rev. 3/23/93)
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Fill out and print the application below and mail as per instructions above, be sure to include appropriate payment. Visa and Mastercard accepted:
APPLICANT'S BACKGROUND
(Please print carefully)
Full Name:
Address:
City, State:
Zip / Postal Code:
Country:
Phone (Home):
Phone (Work):
Date of birth (Month/Day/Year):
Professional Name:
Business or Profession:
Company:
College(s) Attended:
Degree(s):
Are you interested in holding office or serving on local or national committees? (Publicity, Occult, Convention, Ethics, Membership, etc.)
If possible, would you affiliate with the nearest S.A.M. Assembly?
If no Assembly is available to you, would you, when conditions permit, be interested in helping organize one in your area?
MAGIC STATUS (check all that apply - see Instructions)
[ ] Professional
[ ] Magic Manufacturer
[ ] Part-time Professional
[ ] Dealer
[ ] Amateur
[ ] Collector
[ ] Assistant
[ ] Writer
[ ] Other (please explain):
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP DESIRED (check one only, plus Sustaining Member if
desired - see instructions)
[ ] Assembly(#)
[ ] Junior Assembly(#)
[ ] Associate
[ ] Contingency
[ ] Sustaining Member (indicate amount of contribution) $:
Have you previously been a member of this Society? [ ] Yes[ ] No
Please give old membership number (if known):
Have you ever been expelled from or refused membership in any magic organization?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If so, give details
Give the name(s) of any magic organization(s) to which you belong:
Do you, or did you, hold any office in any other magical organization(s)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No If so, state the organization(s), office(s), and year(s)
you held such office(s):
APPLICANT'S COMMENTS
Please use this space to give a short biography of yourself that will indicate how and when you became interested in magic; the type of magic that interests you most; your connection with shows, stage or club work; the extent of your magic collection; or anything which you feel will be of interest to magicians in general, and to the Society of American Magicians in particular. List any special skills you have (such as computer, artistic, stenographic, theatrical, typographic, technical, managerial, linguistic, musical, electronics, communications, etc.) List any hobbies besides magic:
Please read the Oath carefully, then sign and date.
OATH
If accepted as a Member, I agree to do my best to elevate the Art of Magic and to abide by the Constitution, By-laws, Code of Ethics and Ritual of the Society of American Magicians.
I shall endeavor to cooperate with the Society in the promotion of its objectives and to promote harmony among those interested in magic and to advance the ethics of the profession.
I agree not to expose any modus operandi from stage, platform, television, radio or in any manner whatsoever.
I am opposed to cheap literature wherein magical secrets are needlessly exposed, or to the sale of professional magical effects in cheap miniature form to the public.
I am opposed to needless and useless explanations of secrets to persons who are not entitled to know them or who are not interested in magic.
I am opposed to placing any legitimate performer in a predicament while that person is before an audience.
Signed on Honor:
Date:
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FOR ASSEMBLY APPLICATIONS ONLY-MEMBERSHIP SPONSORS
This applicant is vouched for as worthy of Membership by the following S.A.M. Members in Good Standing:
Name S.A.M.#
Address
City, State Zip
(signed)
Name S.A.M.#
Address
City, State Zip
(signed)
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
The Committee on Admissions has investigated and finds
The above applicant worthy of membership.
1. Date
2. Date
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FOR NATIONAL OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
Date Filed
Membership #
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