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Steve Brooks Founder / Manager Northern California - United States 3780 Posts |
HOW TO JOIN THE S.A.M.
The first step toward joining the Society of American Magicians is determining what kind of member you will be. -----------> There are six categories <------------ Step 1: Find your membership category ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP: This is the most popular form of membership, since it allows the member to participate in local Assembly functions, enjoy camaraderie with fellow magicians, share knowledge, practice the magical arts, and grow in its rich history. Application must be approved by the Assembly and local dues may be required. To find out which Assembly is nearest you Click here! ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: This form of membership is available to anyone who is not able to affiliate with an Assembly. Assembly and Associate Members receive a subscription to the S.A.M. magic magazine M-U-M. JUNIOR ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP: Certain S.A.M. Assemblies allow Junior Members to affiliate with their Assembly. YOUNG MEMBERSHIP: This membership is available to young persons between the ages of 7 and 17. Young Members may form their own S.Y.M. Assemblies (Society of Young Magicians). They receive a membership pin and a monthly publication written especially for young magicians, The Magic SYMbol. S.Y.M. Assemblies have adult leaders who provide guidance, special programs, guest speakers and lectures, and magic instruction at Assembly meetings. The leaders receive their own newsletter, The S.Y.M. LeaderLetter, as an excellent idea resource. Some S.A.M. Assemblies allow Young Members to participate in their activities as well. CONTINGENCY MEMBERSHIP: This special class of membership is available to individuals who live in the same household as a Member in good standing. Contingency Members do not receive the M-U-M magazine because a subscription is already assigned to the same address. SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP: Any member from any of the previous categories can become a Sustaining Member by making a contribution to the S.A.M. Endowment Fund in any amount above the regular Dues and Fees. Step 2: Take the 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." Step 3: Submit your application online, by mail, or in person If you’d like to get started right away on applying for membership in the S.A.M., click Here! Local Assembly Member applicants, please bring a checkbook or cash to the next Assembly meeting to meet the local dues requirements (usually about $15 per year). To apply in person, please attend a meeting of your local Assembly. At that time, bring two checks — one made out to the local assembly for local dues (ask the membership chair of your assembly for the exact amount) and one made out to the “S.A.M.” for national dues in the amount of $65 — along with completing this application form. The above dues include a one-time $15 Initiation Fee. In following years, your dues will amount to $50 for national (which includes your subscription to [url=http://www.magicsam.com/MUMonline.aspM-U-M[/url], plus local dues. If there is no Assembly near you and you do not wish to apply online, you may also mail in the above application form.
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