New York - October 5, 2004
John Apperson, National President of the Society of
American Magicians, proclaimed the week of October 25 to October 31
as National Magic Week throughout the United States and
Canada.
For more than seventy seven years the Society recognized
the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini with a special
'week' of events to highlight the charitable work done by members of
the Organization, the year round.
The Governors of nine States have already declared Magic Week
(Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, and Michigan. Nevada,
South Dakota, Oregon and Wisconsin), with local Mayors and city
officials around the country expected to do the same.
During the year the members of the S.A.M. perform for
Senior Citizens in nursing homes, plus in VA Hospitals and for
schools and libraries for children who cannot afford the luxury of live
entertainment. The free shows are part of the service
programs by its members. Magic Week is when the magicians can take
their bows. Public magic events and exhibits will be taking place all
over the country at shopping malls, schools and libraries.
See the History of the 77 year old event at Press Inquiries
link www.magicsam.com
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