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Eric DeCamps Named New PA #1 Dean

The Parent Assembly has elected Eric DeCamps as their new Dean, succeeding the late Sam Schwartz. Mr. DeCamps has been a PA member for 27 years and was the 1996 Magician of the Year. He is the second person in the 107 year history of the organization to receive the prestigious Gold Medal of Excellence for Close Up Magic. His Pure Magic show is currently running in New York City until the end of June.

 

FFFF Stars to Appear in Buffalo

The FFFF (Fechter's Finger Flicking Frolic) convention is one of the most prestigious gatherings of close-up magicians in the world. Since 1971, the by-invitation-only gathering featured the best performers, creators and lecturers in the world. By special arrangement, Obie O’Brien brings many of the FFFF stars to appear at the S.A.M. Convention in Buffalo July 15-18.

Meet talented close-up performers such as Garrett Thomas, Vic Trabucco, Dan Block, Shaun Farquhar, and Marc Oberon. Don’t miss this event. For more information visit http://www.magicsam.com/SAM2009/index.asp.

 

George Schindler Tribute Video

Click here to view a Tribute to George Schindler (produced by S.A.M. President Bruce Kalver).

 

News and Photos

George Gilbert (left) receives "Magician of the Year " award at "Salute to Magic Show" from President Ken Ferst (Photo courtesy Meir Yedid)

 

Mayor Bloomberg Proclaims

Salute to Magic Day

Parent Assembly #1 President Ken Ferst with "Salute to Magic Day" Proclamation. (photo courtesy of George Schindler)

 

June Spellbinder

The June issue of The Spellbinder (PDF) is now available.

 

 

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