The Society of American Magicians is the oldest fraternal magic organization in the world. Its purpose is "to advance, elevate, and preserve magic as a performing art, to promote harmonious fellowship throughout the world of magic, and to maintain and improve ethical standards in the field of magic."

Founded on May 10, 1902 in the back room of Martinka's magic shop in New York, the Society expanded under the leadership of Harry Houdini during his term as National President from 1917-1926. It now numbers 250 assemblies throughout the world. Harry Houdini (March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was the stage name of Ehrich Weiss, one of the most famous magicians, escapologists, and stunt performers of all time as well as an investigator of spiritualists. ...

Prominent members of the S.A.M. include David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and Siegfried & Roy. David Copperfield is a quasi-autobiographical novel by Charles Dickens. ... Lance Burton (full name William Lance Burton) was born 10 March 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky; and is a famed American stage magician who performs in his own show at The Monte Carlo hotel and resort, Las Vegas. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Membership in the S.A.M. is open to professional magicians, amateur magicians, youth magicians, collectors and historians, as well as inventors, manufacturers, and dealers to the trade.

External Link

[Official Site of the Society of American Magicians]