Scottish Association of Magical Societies

17/05/2024

The Scottish Association of Magical Societies is holding their Annual AGM meeting for all affiliated clubs to SAMS and will be looking at how we move forward and to what the year ahead has to offer
Time is at 11am on Sunday 23rd June 2024 at 11 Dove street , Nitshill, G537BS
Nitshill Masonic Hall

There will be teas/coffee and sandwiches provided for everyone and your President Alan Duncan is looking forward to seeing you all there.
Please pass this onto your club members and all clubs have also been individually emailed

30/04/2024

Some of our team were out at the weekend promoting the show around Largs with a bit of strolling magic :)

27/04/2024

Countdown begins! :D

27/04/2024

The impressive Nikola Arkane was on Penn & Teller Fool Us! 🤩

See her performance below.

Can't wait to have her join us next weekend .

Nikola Arkane with Penn and Teller on their television show in Las Vegas (USA).The piece performed is inspired by "Colour Filter", a little known item by Ale...

26/04/2024

📸 Watch this video on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Y2Hwq5VgxtxjL1rE/?mibextid=WC7FNe

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our friend and fellow magician, Ron Gordon, who passed away this week.

Ron was a past president of both Aberdeen Magical Society and the Scottish Association of Magical Societies. An accomplished card magician, he always entertained the public with his performances, and inspired and mentored so many magicians over the years. Our annual card magic competition is named in his honour.

Outside of magic, Ron was a world champion calligrapher and exquisite painter. His artistic talent, kindness, generosity, and sense of humour shone through in everything he did.

We pass our condolences to his wife June, grandson Marcus (who is also a member of AMS), and all his family and friends.

Details of Ron's funeral can be found here: https://ajl.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk/home/view/4927377/gordon

Aberdeen Magical Society will also hold a symbolic Broken Wand ceremony to pay our respects to our friend in the coming weeks.

26/04/2024

Lovely endorsement from Jeff Mcbride Mystery School.

Thanks Jeff Mcbride and Larry Hass.

In 2018, I was a featured performer at the Scottish Association of Magical Societies Convention in Glasgow. This was a first-rate convention with the friendliest people in the world! Next month, their 70th Convention will be held in Largs. I recommend you register now for a wonderful weekend of magic! https://www.facebook.com/SAMS.Magic

22/04/2024

🌟 A special thank you to Andrew at The Bespoke Studio in Largs for being one of our sponsors for this year's SAMS convention. 🌟

The Bespoke Studio specialises in personalised gifts, laser cutting, engraving, signs, wooden gifts and more!

You are magic! 🪄🪄🪄

Thank you!!!

20/04/2024

Only 2 weeks until the 2024 convention.

Registration details can be found here: http://bit.ly/SAMSmagicconvention

Featuring:
Richard Wiseman
Oliver Tabor
Nikola Arkane
Taylor Morgan
Rebecca Foyle
Billy Kirkwood
Dave Forrest
Olivier Henning
Leigh Milne
Daiquiri Dusk
Alan Duncan
George Speirs
Calum James

Theatre magic and vairety show, 5 lectures, late night show, fringe show, dealers and more!

19/04/2024

Exciting news!

3 of our guest artistes at this year's convention will also be competing in FISM Europe later in the same month!

🤩 Come to SAMS this 4th & 5th May to experience their world-class acts. 🤩

Massive well done to olivier_henning, Nikola Arkane Magic and Taylor Morgan - Wonderful Magic for taking part in this prestigious competition!

Previous FISM Europe prize winner Oliver Tabor will also be in our gala show with the very act he won with! :D

12/04/2024

Last chance. It is getting close! :)

Registration details can be found here: http://bit.ly/SAMSmagicconvention

26/03/2024

🌟 Final Lineup 🌟
Please share with other magicians.

Registration details can be found here: http://bit.ly/SAMSmagicconvention

Magic convention 4th and 5th May 2024, Largs

25/03/2024

25/03/2024

🚨Last Chance to Enter 🚨

Competition entries close at the end of this month.❗️

Link in post below for competition registration.

🏆🏆 You could become a 'Scottish Magic Champion' 🏆🏆

S.A.M.S magic competition registrations are now open!

🪄Be quick, spaces are limited.

📝To enter just fill out the form on the website https://bit.ly/SAMScompetition

You could be the next:
🏅Scottish Children's Entertainer of the Year
🏅Scottish Stage Magic Champion
🏅Scottish Close-up Magician of the Year!

The competitions will take place during the convention on 4th and 5th May 2024, Largs. You must register to enter. All information on the website.

24/03/2024

Please share with other magicians this amazing 2024 lineup.

🌟 To register: http://bit.ly/SAMSmagicconvention

Magic convention 4th and 5th May 2024

24/03/2024

✨ Artistes announcement ✨

Taylor Morgan & Rebecca Foyle

Taylor and Rebecca are both two credible solo artists who showcase amazing magic and variety arts worldwide and together they are something incredibly special.

They bring a blend of visual magic, illusions, dance, and circus together to make them a fresh and sensational illusion act, fit for the biggest of stages. Their performances stretch all over the world from the Maldives, Spain, and, most recently the world-famous Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth.

They are extremely happy to be a part of such an incredible cast for
this fabulous show.

*You can see Taylor and Rebecca in the International Magic & Variety Show in Barrfields Theatre, Largs on Saturday 4th May with their amazing big box illusion act*

Taylor Morgan - Wonderful Magic

24/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Leigh Milne

Leigh is an established magician in Scotland. He performs family entertainment across Scotland. You can normally see him at the Edinburgh Fringe each year with a fun family magic and ventriloquism show.

He has performed in cabaret night's in Glasgow. One review dubbed him 'Scotland's Magic Sensation' and the name has stuck since!

Leigh will treat us to comedy ventriloquism at this year's convention.

*You can see Leigh in the International Magic & Variety Show in Barrfields Theatre in Largs on 4th May*

Leigh Milne - ‘Scotland’s Magic Sensation’

24/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Rebecca Foyle was originally a dancer and choreographer with performance arts in her blood. She began performing at the age of 5 and found great success in the world of dance. However, in recent years, Rebecca has developed a love of variety arts including fire, hula hoop, and magic.

She is excited to be performing her newest act which is quickly gaining her an incredible reputation. Mixing Dance, LED, and magic she has developed an act that has to be seen to be believed.

*You can see Rebecca in the International Magic & Variety Show in Barrfields Theatre, Largs on Saturday 4th May*

23/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Alan Duncan is presenting a fascinating talk on the history of SAMS.

Presented in Alan's usual fun style this talk will explore everything from the beginning of SAMS to the present.

Packed with interesting information and "wow I didn't know that" facts, Alan will share with you his incredible knowledge on the history of magic in Scotland from the Scottish Association of Magical Societies.

He will reveal who won what competitions over the years and who has won the most awards of all time in the history of SAMS!

This is guaranteed to leave you surprised with facts you 'probably' didn't know.

*Alan will be the opening talk of the convention weekend.*

23/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Dave Forrest.

Dave's lecture consists of original close-up creations, some sleight of hand, original gimmicks and a small dose of mentalism.

Dave often gets booked to lecture at magic events and clubs because he creates his own material and the methods are often quite 'unusual'.

Attendees won't have seen the material anywhere else before because Dave creates his own items.

*You can see Dave lecture on Saturday 4th May as part of this year's convention. He will also have a selection of items for sale*

22/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Billy Kirkwood.

Award-winning comedian, writer, actor and presenter Billy Kirkwood will be the compère for the evening of the International Magic & Variety Show in Largs.

Billy Kirkwood is a touring stand-up comedian & presenter who brings a unique diversity that he balances with a wild and energetic onstage persona as a stand up comedian, with that of a presenter and commentator with the ability to play to any audience and turn his hand to virtually anything within performing with great aplomb.

His quick wit, off-the-cuff antics, playful conversation and fast paced crowd work has earned him spots on some of the best stages in the world.

Billy Kirkwood - Comedian

22/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Taylor Morgan is a promising British magician originally from Wales but now travels the world showcasing his unique style of classical and emotive magic.

His love of magic started at a young age with a fascination for playing cards but as he got older he developed an affection for bigger visual stage magic and from there he began to create his original stage material. His most unique piece of magical art is his original balloon routine which is the perfect mixture of magic, beauty, and wonder.

He is looking forward to making his Scottish debut here with us.

*Taylor will be appearing in the Magic & Variety Show on 4th May in Barrfields Theatre, Largs*

Taylor Morgan - Wonderful Magic

21/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

George Speirs - Magician

When not 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩, Sorry - selling the toys in Hamleys, George is entertaining audiences at parties, weddings and events across central Scotland.

He is the resident Magician at Missoula bar in Glasgow where you can catch him weekly performing his unique style of Close-up magic.

He has been performing magic for over the last 10+years this young man ‘𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩’ has been the President of both Paisley magic circle & Glasgow magic circle.

He is the past president of the Scottish Association of Magicial Societies and is a member of the Magic Circle (London).

*George will be hosting the Close-up Show on Saturday 4th May*

21/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

🪄 Who is Nikola Arkane?
To dub Nikola Arkane a champion of magic is by no means hyperbole. In recent years she has won several prestigious awards in the conjuring world. Hailing from Belfast Northern Ireland, Nikola is an Allan Slaight International Rising Star, Swedish Grand Prix Stage and Parlour Magic champion, Semi-finalist in Sweden’s Talang, I.B.M. British Close up winner and all-round fun lass.

This author, creator and talented performer will be gracing our shores to bringing her theatrical style of magic to S.A.M.S Convention.

🪄 Lecture Info
Close up: A Pocket-stage

"As a young girl I was absolutely petrified of performing close up magic but now I simply revel in it and part of the reason is that I am so in love with the material I have created. It is so me. So I suppose this lecture will be sharing what I have learnt over the years getting myself over my fears and creating a close up repertoire I am proud to present at events."

🪄 Nikola Arkane Show

*You can see Nikola in the International Magic & Variety Show, lecture and solo show*

Arkane Magic

20/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Daiquiri Dusk has been a firm fixture on the Scottish cabaret scene for almost 2 decades.

An internationally travelled performer, her acts combine jaw-dropping LED visuals with versatile hula hoops skills, to create a dazzling, visual stage show.

*You can see Daiquiri in the International Magic & Variety Show in Barrfields Theatre in Largs on 4th May*

20/03/2024

🌟 A special thank you to members of GAM (Grumpy Auld Magicians) for being one of our sponsors for this year's SAMS convention. 🌟

You are all magic! 🪄🪄🪄

Thank you!!!

20/03/2024

✨ Artiste announcement ✨

Oliver Tabor is a multi-award winning member of the Magic Circle & International Brotherhood of Magicians. A British Magical Champion, and award-winner in the stage category at the FISM European Championships of Magic. He is the immediate past President of the I.B.M. British Ring, his most recent accolade was a promotion to member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.

He has advised for TV and films including "Now You See Me 2” and “London Spy” and appeared in advertisements for leading brands, such as Cutler and Gross. Oliver specialises in visual and theatrical stage magic delivering a varied, unique and elegant twist on stage magic. He is in demand internationally, with performances all around the world from Australia to the US and has been one of the few UK magicians invited to present lectures in Beijing.

His long-running London show West End Magic celebrated 10 years at the Leicester Square Theatre and is currently on it's 2nd UK tour. Oliver also runs his own theatre dedicated to magic shows in an historic 17th century Red Brick Barn in Essex for 20 years.