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History of Our Club

Assembly 38 was first formed March 8, 1944 as the Kansas City Assembly. The name was later changed to the Harry Otto Assembly. The charter was recalled in 1981.
 
The current SAM was reactivated May 18, 1991 with 5 SYM graduates and others, to have a charter membershp of 12. It was later named Robert W. Klamm Assembly. we were able to use the original #38

History of the SAM

The S.A.M. was founded in 1902 to further the art of magic by promoting fellowship and unity among its practitioners and by opposing the unnecessary exposure of magical secrets.

History

The Society of American Magicians was formed in 1902 by a group of magicians that met in Martinka's magic shop in New York City. A year later the group was joined by history's most famous stage magician and escape artist Harry Houdini. Houdini would later become the president and remain so for 9 years until his death in 1926.

Assembly 38 of the S.A.M. was first formed in 1944 and was called at first simply the "Kansas City Assembly" then later the "Harry Otto Assembly". It disbanded in 1981.

The assembly was started up again in 1991 and is still going strong. The name of the assembly is the "Robert Klamm Assembly" in honor of the person instrumental in its revival. Robert Klamm is still an active member of the club.

Why We Meet

At meetings the members discuss special events and other business, hear from local magic dealers and see some demonstrations of new magical effects,then get down to the real fun of performing, teaching, and learning effects and techniques. The members cover a wide range of abilities from professional magicians to people just interested in the art. Performance is not mandatory but is encouraged. The atmosphere is light and supportive and it a great place to try out new effects or to perform for the first time.

Besides the monthly meetings other activities include...

  • Bringing in various lecturers on the art of magic.
  • Putting on an annual stage show called "The Stars of Magic" to raise money for the club.
  • An annual banquet at which we have a nice dinner and see some magic.
  • Occasional special projects like staging a full-blown magic convention called the Klamm Bake which brought in big names like Aldo Columbini, Johnny "Ace" Palmer, and Daryl to perform and to teach.

When We Meet

The Assembly meets the Third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm unless rescheduling or canceling the meeting is necessary due to some conflict or special event.

Where We Meet

Meetings are currently held at the Fairmount Community Center, 608 Ash, Independence MO.

Directions:

  • I-435 to 24 Hwy Exit. 
  • Head East to the 4th stop light.
  • Turn right.

Our Club Officers

President  Keith Leff
VP   Kevin Emerson
Secretary Berniece Klamm
Treasurer   Patti Smith
Board : Rob Scheel
 Phil Frankllin
 Ed Pease

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For information on how to join the S.A.M. contact any Board member

How to Join

  1. Attend a meeting or two to see if you like the club.
  2. Ask for a membership packet. This includes information about the rights and responsibilities of membership and also includes an application form.
  3. Fill out the application and ask two current members to sponsor you by signing the form.
  4. Give your completed application to a club officer along with your first years dues of $20.
  5. You are then a member. At a future meeting you will receive a membership card and an S.A.M. pin.

For more information contact  Robert Klamm by email or by phone at (816) 461-4595.