TAOM Convention

06/18/2024

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 Annual Conference combined with the FISM NACM. Check out our new music video with our new Magic Texas Theme Song and register at www.MagicTexas.com

06/14/2024

A reminder that contest applications for FISM - NACM 2024 are closing Saturday June 15! This is your chance at joining the ranks of Shawn Farquhar, Eric Chien, Laurent Piron, Shin Lim, Mario Lopez, and others as FISM Winners. To get to the 2025 FISM World Championships of Magic, you need to qualify in Dallas 2024 at MAGIC Texas!

For rules and to register for the FISM North America Championships of Magic head to https://fism-nacm.com/contests/

05/31/2024

We are bringing the best magicians in the world for MAGIC Texas, aka the TAOM - S.A.M. Combined Convention.

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 www.magictexas.com

05/29/2024

You have seen Artem Shchukin on America's Got Talent, and Penn and Teller: Fool Us. Now you can see him in person as Magic Texas Labor Day weekend 2024.
Who is Artem Shchukin?

Artem is a magician hailing from Russia, who has taken the world by storm with his mesmerizing performances and incredible talent. With a family tradition deeply rooted in the art of magic, Artem has made a name for himself as one of the most skilled and innovative magicians of our time. His dedication and commitment to his craft paid off when he clinched the title of European Championship of Magic at FISM in 2021. Not long after this Artem won the Gold Medal for outstanding achievement at the International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention in Atlanta, GA in 2022. He became the World Champion in magic at FISM in Quebec, Canada in 2022. That title is the highest honor a magician can receive, and Artem’s flawless performances awe awe-inspiring manipulation skills earned him this prestigious distinction.

MAGIC Texas is the combined TAOM-SAM combined conventionthat is hosting the FISM North American Championship of Magic. Head to www.MAGICTexas.com to register today!

01/31/2024

It is now public knowledge who will be honored at this year's Academy Awards ceremony with special awards. As the host of The Magic Word Podcast, I was notified, "the AMA Board of Trustees has chosen to recognize your exceptional contributions to the world of magic by awarding you a Special Fellowship."

I am overwhelmed with so many emotions: happy, honored, humbled, and probably a few more "h" emotions, too. I am thankful to the Board of Trustees, to those who have sat or stood behind my Blue Microphones to record our talks, and especially to all of the listeners and followers around the world who tune in week after week. Thank you all for your love and support.

01/18/2024

Rolando Santos - Evoking Emotion - https://mailchi.mp/21fd4b13a868/the-magic-word-podcast-weekly-newsletter-rolando-santos Past International President of the I.B.M. and Retired CEO - CNN Chile, Rolando Santos, shares secrets of how to connect with an audience using his years of "on air" journalism experience.

Past International President of the I.B.M. and Retired CEO - CNN Chile, Rolando Santos, shares secrets of how to connect with an audience using his years of "on air" journalism experience.

01/17/2024

Hey Arlington, Are you ready for some Magic?

01/11/2024

Next Month, Mark Weidhaas and I will be attending the Blackpool Magic Convention. As you know, Mark and I are co-producing Magic Texas, (the TAOM-SAM Combined Convention hosting the FISM NACM and celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Dallas Magic Clubs). We've made many UK friends over the years and we are looking forward to seeing all of them again and catching up. Scott Wells from The Magic Word Podcast and the 13 Minutes to Magic Texas Podcast will be with us and he'll have his microphone. We can't wait to see everyone. For more information on Magic Texas, please go to www.MagicTexas.com. For information on Blackpool, go to https://blackpoolmagicconvention.com/

01/04/2024

Daniel Garcia - Ideas Unlimited - https://mailchi.mp/d7578d7d2664/the-magic-word-podcast-weekly-newsletter-daniel-garcia Daniel talks about his consulting association with some of the top magicians in our industry today. He also tells us his keys to creativity and how you can also be inventive.

Daniel Garcia is a gold mine of creative ideas for magicians. He consults for top performers in our field and releases his own line of commercial magic.

01/03/2024

What will happen in 2024?

12/21/2023

The Magic Texas crew hopes you have a wonderful holiday. www.MagicTexas.com

12/14/2023

Christopher Carter - Mind Over Alma Mater - https://mailchi.mp/00dd7e4a8c3b/the-magic-word-podcast-weekly-newsletter-christopher-carter Christopher Carter is one of the most successful college entertainers who has transitioned to being a keynote speaker.

Christopher Carter is one of the most successful college entertainers who has transitioned to a keynote speaking career.

11/28/2023

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.

11/10/2023

The 2nd episode of the 13 minutes to Magic Texas Podcast is now available on your favorite podcasting service including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don’t have a favorite, you can listen on the website at https://fism-nacm.com/podcast/

This time Scott Wells and Dal Sanders talk about FISM and how our convention became the host of the FISM North American Championship of Magic.

11/08/2023

He is a two time FISM International winner, He is also a two Fooler on Penn and Teller: Fool Us Now, Shawn Farquhar is coming to MAGIC Texas! He is just one of the many great magicians coming to Dallas Texas in 2024. For more information head to MAGICTexas.com

11/04/2023

You have seen him on America's Got Talent, and Penn and Penn and Teller: Fool Us . Now you can seem Artem Shchukin in person as Magic Texas Labor Day weekend 2024. Head to MAGICTexas.com to register today!

11/01/2023

Magic Texas: The 2024 TAOM - SAM Combined Convention hosting the FISM NACM is excited announce that the FISM International 2022 Grand Prix Winner, Laurent Piron will be one of the many performers at Magic Texas!

For more information, head to MAGICTexas.com

Watch the teaser trailer of his act in the comments.

10/20/2023

As you know, the Honoree for the TAOM-SAM Combined Convention (aka Magic Texas) is Gay Blackstone. She was also one of the first people Dal Sanders interviewed for the Mini Web Series, "The World Needs Magic". Here is what she had to say back them.
https://youtu.be/zaOHRnUGC9M?si=vy5vxZFdDj6jlJQ7
Registration information for Magic Texas is in the Comments.

Gay Blackstone is more than the widow of Harry Blackstone Jr. She is also a television and stage producer, director, consultant, lecturer and author. She was...

10/16/2023

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10/09/2023

We are Magic Texas!

09/21/2023

BREAKING NEWS...The Society of American Magicians and the Texas Association of Magicians have announced the selection of Gay Blackstone as the Convention Honoree for the 2024 TAOM-SAM Combined Convention in Dallas.

Not only will the TAOM-SAM Combined Convention celebrate Gay Blackstone, but it will also celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Dallas Magic Club. This is a bit of a homecoming for Gay because she was raised in North Texas and still feels very close to her DFW roots. As an interesting side note, Gay’s future Father In Law was a frequent visitor to the Dallas Magic Club from the 1930s through 1940s and he always signed the DMC guest book with a self-caricature. These drawings are still part of the club’s treasures.

You can learn more about Gay Blackstone at the TAOM-SAM
Combined Convention in Dallas from August 30-September 2, 2024. Don't miss a moment of her extraordinary journey! Go to www.FISM-NACM for more information.

09/08/2023

We are very excited to announce that in 2024, The TAOM will present a Combined Convention with the SAM Annual Convention to celebrate the Dallas Magic Clubs 100th Anniversary. We will also host the FISM North American Championship of Magic. For more Details or to register go to www.FISM-NACM.com

08/30/2023

The talent roster is complete with some last minute changes. Take a look at our stellar line-up. See you this weekend in Houston at the TAOM 2023!

08/28/2023

Dave and Jake Rangel will but two more great reasons to come to Houston this weekend for the TAOM convention. Register TODAY!

The father and son team of Dave and Jake Rangel will be just two of the many incredible magic celebrities who will be appearing at the TAOM in Houston this y...

08/21/2023

"Bowling for Dollars" with Chad Long is just another of the 52 reasons why you should attend this year's MOTA...I mean, TAOM convention in Houston this year from September 1-4. Register TODAY!

Chad Long will be another of the celebrity magicians who will be lecturing for us over Labor Day Weekend in Houston, Texas, for the Texas Association of Magi...

08/14/2023

Michael Finney will be yet another one of the outstanding celebrity magicians performing at this year’s TAOM convention. Register today!

Michael Finney will be appearing at the TAOM in Houston this year. September 1-4, 2023. Register today at https://taom.org/2023

08/05/2023

Don't sweat it! Beat the heat at this year's TAOM convention. The hosting hotel will be cool inside the lecture hall, ballroom, dealer room, restaurant, and...well, everywhere! Register TODAY!

07/31/2023

Brent Braun will be one of the magic celebrities appearing at the TAOM in Houston this year. Register TODAY!

Brent Braun will be appearing at the TAOM in Houston this year as a dealer and lecturer. September 1-4, 2023. Register today at https://taom.org/2023

07/30/2023

Register for the T.A.O.M. convention in Houston TODAY! https://taom.org/2023

07/25/2023

Harry Maurer will be one of the magic celebrities performing at this year's TAOM convention in Houston. Register today at https://taom.org/2023

Harry Maurer will be just one of the many incredible magic celebrities who will be appearing at the TAOM in Houston this year. September 1-4, 2023. Register ...