So I am a SAM member, but I've never gone to my local group. I joined last year during the pandemic. I'm wanting to become more active and I need to get to know local magicians/mentalists. I'm in the DFW area and know that IMG Ring 174 and SAM assembly 13 have a combined group. This may sound silly, but I get nervous when I'm not sure what to do. Unfortunately the website doesn't have any info for new members. Am I just supposed to show up, or should I reach out to the group leadership first?

Try 'google'SAM 13 - possible info who to contact = also international SAM - Hope someone contacts you.

I just 'googled' and you have to put in "Society of American Magicians" ALL KINDS OF Contact Info'

Thanks. I have the email of the club president etc, just wasn't sure what was normally expected. I'll reach out to him.

Normally, you just show up and say hello to people.

You should get a feel for things at the meeting and decide if you like it.

Hope you have a good time!

There is also assembly 138 in Fort Worth. The folks at the Dallas Magic Clubs are super friendly. When you get there, the Addison Treehkuse have people directing where what meetings are we're. The DMC are on the second floor. Before the meeting starts, they will ask who wants to perform. They then hold a short business meeting. Then what ever the program for the night is happens then the members magic and a raffle. They may or may not go out for food afterwards.

If you need anymore help, I'm the RVP for the South central region and can help. You can find my contact info on magicSAM.com and in the new issue of M-U-M.

Matthew,

Thanks so much, that’s all I needed to know! If I ever get I chance I’ll see you guys out in Ft Worth too.

I'm down in Houston. The Fort Worth group has a public show coming up. Call the Illusion Warehouse for information.