Chicago Assembly No. 3 - Society of American Magicians

Chicago Assembly No. 3 - Society of American Magicians Chicago Assembly No. 3 of the Society of American Magicians meets on the first Monday of every month at 7:30pm. S.A.M.

Chicago's assembly was the first club established by the then-new National President Harry Houdini in 1917. Assembly 3 meets the first Monday of each month. Discover the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.), the oldest fraternal organization for magicians in the world. It is open to professional performers and hobbyists alike, as well as magical historians and collectors of books and apparatus.

Chicago Assembly No. 3 was, as the name implies, only the third regional club to be established by the S.A.M., whose assemblies now number in the hundreds. It was also the first club established by the then-new National President of the organization, Harry Houdini. In 1917, he signed Assembly Number Three's charter into existence, and that charter and this club continue to provide Chicago magicians with a connection to each other and to our past.

05/01/2026
04/16/2026

The venue, opening April 18 in the renovated McCormick Mansion, has 37 showrooms, hidden rooms and dining options. Tickets start at $225.

šŸ† April Meeting- 2026 Magic Contest -
03/14/2026

šŸ† April Meeting- 2026 Magic Contest -

The contest is open to all S.A.M. members in good standing whose dues are current for both national and local assembly levels.

02/07/2026

ā³Time is running out!ā³

We are five months from the kick off of The Society of American Magicians 2026 Convention. Secure your "All Access" pass now before we sell out! Don't let this once in a century opportunity escape!

Not an S.A.M. member? Join the today to unlock your exclusive gift pack! Whether you're a pro or a hobbyist, thereā€™s a seat at the table for you in Appleton as we honor the legacy of Harry Houdini.

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Great meeting last night for our discussion on Family and Childrenā€™s Magic. We were fortunate to have several seasoned p...
02/03/2026

Great meeting last night for our discussion on Family and Childrenā€™s Magic. We were fortunate to have several seasoned pros in attendance to share their insight and experience.

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Michael Grandinetti performs his touring illusion show on Saturday, January 31 at the Athenaeum Center!
01/29/2026

Michael Grandinetti performs his touring illusion show on Saturday, January 31 at the Athenaeum Center!

You may have heard the buzz on WBEZ, and now the magic is almost here! In just days, Michael Grandinetti takes over the Historic Main Stage at Athenaeum Center with a live, immersive night of illusion you have to see to believe. Music, audience participation, and jaw-dropping moments unfold in real time as the impossible happens right before your eyes.

Designed for all ages, this is more than a show. Itā€™s shared wonder, collective surprise, and the thrill of experiencing magic together.

Join us January 31 and be part of the magic!

11/13/2025

Appleton is only a stone's throw from home! We'll see you there!

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