FISM NACM

09/07/2024

The seven member of organizations of FISM North America created the Max Maven Award in honor of our friend and board member. Max was an inspiration to all of us, and in fact, all of FISM. We could think of no better recipient for the inaugural presentation of The Max Maven Award than Stephen Minch.

We would like to thank Shawn Farquhar for designing and creating this trophy.

09/06/2024

I would like to express my gratitude for your warm welcome and hospitality during the SAM-TAOM-FISM NACM 2024 Convention in Dallas.

I also want to congratulate you and your team on the flawless organization of your magic event.

The FISM North America Competition showcased very good artists, and the galas truly celebrated the art of magic, particularly the FISM gala was amazing!

On behalf of the FISM Board, I am very pleased to send you the certificate concerning the FISM NACM 2024 competition held in Dallas on August/September 2024.

Andrea Baioni
FISM International President

09/03/2024

Thanks you so much to our International FISM President Andrea Baioni and Vice-President Peter Din for being with us!

09/02/2024

Congratulation to the 2024 FISM NA Champions!

Close-up Champion
Blaise Serra

Stage Champion
Alex Ramon

And to Michael Bloemeke who also qualified to represent in the close up category!

And Congratulations to all NA competitors who performed in Texas!

09/02/2024

Happy FISM World Magic Day!

09/01/2024

Wonderful banquet!

09/01/2024

Today was the stage competition! Results will be known very soon!

08/31/2024

Rod Chow is the first close up competitor for FISM NACM.

08/30/2024

Who will be the next FISM NA Champions?

08/27/2024

at Magic Live I was interviewed by Christina Nyman, the Vice President of FISM Eurpoe. It seems like magicians around the world are interested in what we are doing at Magic Texas, the TAOM-SAM Combined Convention and FISM North American Championships.

DAL SANDERS: The Road to FISM 2025 goes through Dallas 2024

08/27/2024

BREAKING NEWS: the TAOM - SAM Conventon…aka Magic Texas will be offering day passes. Details will be at registration.

08/21/2024

This year, we will feature six sessions over the course of MAGIC Texas. For each session, you will have your choice of which speaker you would like it see, but these are only being presented once during the convention.

Our third session gives you the choice between; Fabian Moreno – The High-End Residency or Bruce Kalver – Tech Talk

To learn more about MAGIC Texas, head to magictexas.com

08/21/2024

This year, we will feature six sessions over the course of MAGIC Texas. For each session, you will have your choice of which speaker you would like it see, but these are only being presented once during the convention.

Our second session gives you the choice between; SAM Youth Protection Training, or Diamond Jim Tyler – Bamboozlers

To learn more about MAGIC Texas, head to magictexas.com

08/21/2024

This year, we will feature six sessions over the course of MAGIC Texas. For each session, you will have your choice of which speaker you would like it see, but these are only being presented once during the convention.

Our first session gives you the choice between; Kent Cummins – Marketing Magic or Gustavo Raley – Creativity

To learn more about MAGIC Texas, head to magictexas.com

08/13/2024

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We are thrilled to announce that tickets for the spectacular Magic Texas event are now ON SALE! 🔮🎟️ Prepare to be amazed!! Get your tickets now at utatix.com/MagicTexas 🪄

FISM NACM Visit Arlington, Texas Downtown Arlington Texas

08/10/2024

We have made it to episode 22 of 13 Minutes to MAGIC Texas

"Victory is in the quality of the competition, not just the final score." In this episode of 13 Minutes to Magic Texas, hosts Scott Wells and Mike Miller talk with Joan Caesar, Contest Chair for Magic Texas 2024, found of the Canadian Association of Magicians, past president of the IBM and FISM World Championship of Magic Head Judge. They discuss the move of improving North American magic by competition at Magic Texas 2024. For more information, visit https://magictexas.com

08/07/2024

Know someone in the DFW area who is a fan of magic? We have three once in a life time shows coming to Arlington this Labor Day weekend.

First we have the FISM Champions Gala show. Together on one stage Shawn Farquhar, Eric Chien, Laurent Piron, Artem Shchukin, A***n Quillen, and Norbert Ferre.

Next we have the International Gala featuring BJ Mallen, with Japanese magicians Yu Komohara, Shimpei. Syouma, Wessy, from Canada, Greg Frewin, and from France Adrien Kill.

Finally we wrap up the weekend with the winners of the FISM North American Championship of Magic with the Bradley Jacobs People's Choice awards show. Not only do you get to see some of the best rising stars of magic, you also get to vote on your favorite!

Get you tickets now at https://utatickets.com/ticketinfomagictexas.php

08/04/2024

The summer convention season is coming to a close, but there is still time to close it out in style.

The Canadian Association of Magicians awarded Shawn the MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR in 2003 and 2010, the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians awarded him the GRAND PRIX D’HONNEUR, the International Brotherhood of Magicians awarded him both STAGE MAGICIAN and SLEIGHT OF HAND MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR, making him the ONLY magician in history to win BOTH world championships and the Olympics of Magic in Beijing, China awarded him the highest award in magic, the GRAND PRIX WORLD CHAMPION OF MAGIC in 2009!

To register for MAGIC Texas just head to magictexas.com

08/03/2024

The summer convention season is coming to a close. Why not close it out at MAGIC Texas, the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention hosting the 2024 FISM NACM.

This year the banquet attendees will be treated to the magic of Gustavo Raley. If you were at Blackpool this year, you saw his some of his newest creations.

This is your chance to see Gustavo and his magic in person, only at MAGIC Texas. To register for the convention, head to MAGICTexas.com.

08/02/2024

Looking for a way to close out the 2024 Summer Convention season? Why not join us at MAGIC Texas, the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention, hosting the 2024 FISM NACM. Not only will you get to see some amazing world class shows, learn from world classes lecturers, and see the next group of North American magicians to head to FISM, you can pick up some one of a kind swag. T

One of those items is this amazing Howard Thurston poster has been locked away for more than 60 years. The first 500 full registrations for MAGIC Texas will receive one of these lost treasures of magic. We will also have posters for the first 100 young people to register for the Magic Texas Youth Academy. Go to www.MagicTexas.com and register today.

08/01/2024

This year, MAGIC Texas the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention hosting the 2024 FISM NACM, is honoring Gay Blackstone. From television magic to the grandest stages, Gay is a true entertainment icon! As a powerhouse in the industry, she's worn many hats – producer, director, consultant, lecturer, and author!

This convention will also host the FISM North American Championship of Magic. The path for a Magician from North America to go to Italy and compete at the 2025 FISM World Championship of Magic is to first compete in Dallas in 2024.

You can learn more about Gay Blackstone at MAGIC Texas the TAOM-SAM Combined Convention August 30-September 2, 2024. Don't miss a moment of her extraordinary journey! Go to magictexas.com for more information.

07/31/2024

While many of the Magic Texas sessions will feature ensemble casts, Mind2Mind will give you a chance to share some intimate, quality time with two special performers.

These exclusive sessions will feature no more than 30 to 35 guests for an up close, personal experience. This will also be their first appearance in the United States. Mind2Mind will only participate in a few sessions per day and your special tickets for this show will be distributed on a first come first served basis at the registration desk.

Step into a world of elegance and intrigue with Mind2Mind, the award-winning mentalism duo renowned for crafting unforgettable experiences in Dubai.

James Harrington and Marina Liani specialize in creating memorable and mind-blowing moments, ensuring every event is a journey through the extraordinary.

Witness the mesmerizing synergy of James and Marina, known as Mind2Mind, as they demonstrate their astounding ability to transfer thoughts seamlessly, leaving the audience in awe. Experience the incredible as Marina, blindfolded, discerns people's names, describes random objects, and even identifies banking security codes, all without a glimpse.

Mind2Mind is an immersive journey through the mystifying realms of mentalism and magic. Comprised of the charismatic James Harrington and the enchanting Marina Liani, this world-class Dubai-based duo has been the epitome of high-caliber entertainment, mesmerizing global audiences with their unparalleled feats and interactive style.

To learn more and to register to MAGIC Texas, head to www.magictexas.com

07/30/2024

It's International day of Friendship, and what better way to celebrate than reserving your spot at MAGIC Texas to hang out with all of your friend? This is your chance to end the summer convention season with the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention, hosting the 2024 FISM NACM.

For a full convention line up and to sign up, head to MAGICTexas.com

07/30/2024

We are now just a month away from the start of MAGIC Texas, the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention hosting the 2024 FISM NACM. This wee for 13 Minutes to MAGIC Texas covers out shows, lectures and session.

head to MAGICTexas.com/podcast or where ever you get your podcast feed,.

07/29/2024

We are one month away From Lance Burton and Friends performing in Arlington the night before Magic Texas kicks off.

Join us for Lance Burton Master Magician & Friends, a mix of illusions, sleight of hand, audience participation, and amazing guest stars

07/24/2024

Are you heading MAGIC Texas this year? Want to have a unique keepsake? Why not pick up your copy "Magic in America: The Story of The Society of American Magicians" and get all of your S.A.M. friends to sign it? To order your copy, head to magicSAM.com/historybook

07/23/2024

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Abracadabra Y’all…it’s time to let our Magic Texas Theme Song get stuck in your head again so you will remember to register at www.MagicTexas.com this is going to be an incredible magic convention.

Abracadabra Y'all...Have you signed up for Magic Texas Yet? This is the magic convention people will talk about for decades. It's the TAOM Convention and SAM...

07/17/2024

Coming to MAGIC Texas, the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention hosting the 2024 FISM NACM, why not make it a family vacation?

We have a worked with Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor to get special pricing for those coming to MAGIC Texas! You can come early or stay later for a family vacation or, while you are enjoying your time at the convention, your family can have a fun fill day at either park.

Our special prices are $35.71 per ticket (including parking) for Six Flags or $27.05 per ticker (including parking) for Hurricane Harbor. These prices are good for August 24, 25 ,31 September 1, 2, 7,and 8 for Six Flags August 24, 25, 31 September 1, 2 for Hurricane Harbor.

Normal Prices for these tickets are $40 for parking $89.99 for Six Flags and $69.99 for Hurricane Harbor. Full details and to get your tickets go to MAGICTexas.com

07/15/2024

SPECIAL PRE-CONVENTION EXTRA EVENT! Lance Burton & Friends!

Lance Burton is widely considered by his peers to be the greatest stage magician of the past century. As magic historian Mike Caveney has stated; "Take every Magician in the world, line them up and give them each twelve minutes...Lance Wins!"

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Lance Burton burst onto the national stage on October 28, 1981, by making his first appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Over the years he racked up appearances on David Letterman, Jay Leno, Craig Ferguson, The View, The World's Greatest Magic,Hollywood Squares, and even acted in guest starring roles on Knight Rider, and Las Vegas.

In 1996 Lance Burton's first TV special, LANCE BURTON MASTER MAGICIAN; THE LEGEND BEGINS, aired on NBC. This was quickly followed by a series of annual TV specials. He also hosted specials for The History Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, The Family Channel, and many more.

While successful on TV, Lance Burton's greatest accomplishments have been made in live performance. Working primarily in Las Vegas he has performed an astounding FIFTEEN THOUSAND shows for over FIFTEEN MILLION fans in his 30-year career.

His new live touring show, Lance Burton Master Magician & Friends is a mix of illusions, sleight of hand, audience participation, and amazing guest stars. A Las Vegas show suitable for the whole family!

For tickets go to, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lance-burton-master-magician-friends-tickets-918620487607

07/12/2024

We have made it to episode 20 of 13 minutes to MAGIC Texas Podcast.

In this episode, Chip Romero and Mark Jenson talk about their Doug Henning and Marshall Brodien collections and give a preview of their talks at MAGIC Texas: The TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention hosting the FISM North American Championships of Magic.

Go to https://magictexas.com to register. For more information, email [email protected]