Newsletter

Greetings SAM161 Members and Fellow Magicians,

Monday, June 8th will be the last meeting before our summer break. At this meeting we will hold our annual Jim Hart magic competition and conduct our election of officers for the calendar year beginning in September. The following positions will be voted on. President, Vice President, and Treasurer.

Current nominees are Pablo Avila (President), Topher Sutton (Vice President), Greg Ferdinand (Treasurer). Anyone wishing to serve in any of the above roles may place their name in nomination prior to commencement of the voting.

As is our tradition, this meeting will be devoted to our annual Jim Hart Excellence In Magic competition. All SAM 161 members, (both over Zoom and in person) are eligible to compete. There is no fee for guests attending this meeting, so feel free to bring along a few friends - and potential future members - to witness some truly magical performances. Details of the competition are provided below.

Event Schedule:

Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Stoney Brook Grille
Address: 1285 State Route 28, North Branch, NJ 08766
Dinner: 5:30 PM (The burgers are excellent!)
Zoom Room Opens: 7:00 PM
Competition Begins: 7:30 PM

Competitor Rules:

Open to paid SAM 161 members—both in person and via Zoom!
Routines must not exceed 8 minutes (a warning will be given at the 7-minute mark).

Performers exceeding the time limit will lose points in their score.

Routines will be judged on presentation, creativity, and overall entertainment value.
An award will be presented to the 1st place winner! (Your dues for our next season we'll be free!)

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the art of magic together!